As first reported by Mark Berman, the Houston Rockets recently announced the hiring of three new assistant coaches.
NBA source: The Rockets are adding Lionel Hollins, Mike Batiste and Mahmoud Abdelfattah to Stephen Silas’ staff.
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) July 4, 2022
The Rockets brought in NBA Champion, All-Star in 1978, and former head coach and defensive specialist Lionel Hollins. Mike Batiste is a former Euro League MVP and recently was an assistant for the Washington Wizards. The third hiring was Mahmoud Abdelfattah, who, as you know by now, led the Rio Grande Valley Vipers to the G- League championship last year.