Lloyd Pierce has drawn rave reviews for his work since arriving to be the head coach of the Atlanta Hawks prior to the 2018-19 season. The 42-year-old made a strong impression, both relationally and tactically, during his first campaign as an NBA head coach and, with that as the backdrop, word broke on Monday afternoon that Pierce was named to the USA Basketball Men’s National Team coaching staff.
“It’s an honor to receive this opportunity to represent our country and to work with such great coaches and staff,” said Pierce. “My family and I are excited about and committed to enjoying this journey.