Lebron's Lakers hire Frank Vogel as next head coach
Vogel led Indiana Pacers to five playoff series in six years after being named its interim coach in 2011.
Published : May 14, 2019 09:17 IST
The Los Angeles Lakers made it official Monday, naming former Pacers and Magic coach Frank Vogel its next head coach.
“We are excited to add Frank Vogel as the next head coach of the Lakers,” Lakers GM Rob Pelinka announced in a statement. “Coach Vogel has a proven track record of success in the NBA Playoffs, and he reflects the core qualities we were looking for in a head coach – including, detailed game preparation, extreme hard work, and holding players accountable to the highest basketball standards.”
“I am very excited for this opportunity to join the Lakers, a prestigious organization that I have long admired,” Vogel said. “I look forward to coaching such phenomenal talent and bringing my strategic vision to the team.”
Vogel, 45, led the Pacers to five playoff series in six years after being named Indiana's interim coach in 2011. He was hired by Orlando in 2016 but was fired at the end of the 2017-18 season. He posted a 304-291 (.511) career mark in 595 games.
According to an ESPN report Saturday, former Bucks and Nets head coach Jason Kidd is expected to join him as a lead assistant.
Vogel's deal is reportedly for three years, according to ESPN.