Johnnie Bryant

Johnnie Bryant (born August 6, 1985) is an American professional basketball coach who serves as associate head coach for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the University of Utah.

Johnnie Bryant
New York Knicks
PositionAssociate head coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1985-08-06) August 6, 1985
Oakland, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolBishop O'Dowd (Oakland, California)
College
NBA draft2007: undrafted
PositionPoint guard
Number1
Coaching career2012–present
Career history
As coach:
2014–2020Utah Jazz (assistant)
2020–presentNew York Knicks (associate HC)

Playing career

Bryant played the 2003–04 season at San Francisco City College. During the 2004–05 season he transferred to the University of Utah, where he redshirted the remainder of the season. As a sophomore, Bryant earned honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference, appearing in all 29 games. As a junior, Bryant also earned honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference, averaging 15.1 points per game.[1][2]

Bryant holds the University of Utah's career three-point percentage record (.440).[3]

Coaching career

Bryant started coaching at the Bryant Sports Academy, a skill development program through which he worked with athletes of all ages, including former Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap and Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard.[4]

On September 25, 2012, Bryant was hired by the Utah Jazz as a player development assistant.[4] On June 24, 2014, he was promoted to assistant coach under head coach Quin Snyder.[5]

On September 4, 2020, Bryant was named the associate head coach of the New York Knicks.[6]

References
  1. "Johnnie Bryant - Men's Basketball". utahutes.com. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  2. "Johnnie Bryant College Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  3. Goon, Kyle (April 7, 2018). "Johnnie Bryant works behind the scenes, but his impact on the Jazz is unmistakable". sltrib.com. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  4. Lea, Bill (September 25, 2012). "Jazz Names Johnnie Bryant Player Development Assistant". NBA.com. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  5. Lea, Bill (June 24, 2014). "Utah Jazz Finalizes Coaching Staff". NBA.com. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  6. "New York Knicks Announce Coaching Staff Additions". NBA.com. September 4, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
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