The Miami Heat is bringing back former player Malik Allen to rejoin the franchise as an assistant coach under head coach Erik Spoelstra. Allen, a 10-year NBA veteran, played for the Heat from 2001-2005 and averaged a career-high in points (9.6) and rebounds (5.3) as a during the 2002-03 season.
“I am excited to welcome Malik back to the HEAT family,” said HEAT Head Coach Erik Spoelstra. “We have always loved and respected his work ethic and passion for the game, he has Miami HEAT DNA. Malik has been committed to learning and improving at this craft of coaching the last five years and we look forward to him being an impactful addition to our staff.