| Orlando Magic | |
|---|---|
| Position | Assistant coach |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | c. 1981 |
| Nationality | American |
| Career information | |
| High school | Salpointe Catholic ( Tucson, Arizona) |
| College | Arizona |
| Coaching career | 2001–present |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| 2001–2004 | Salpointe Catholic HS (assistant) |
| 2004–2005 | Pima CC (assistant) |
| 2005–2006 | Southern Utah (assistant) |
| 2006–2008 | Arizona (dir. of ops.) |
| 2008– 2012 | Denver Nuggets (assistant) |
| 2012–2013 | Houston Rockets (assistant) |
| 2013– 2016 | Toronto Raptors (assistant) |
| 2015–2016 | Raptors 905 |
| 2016– 2019 | Los Angeles Lakers (assistant) |
| 2019– 2021 | Sacramento Kings (assistant) |
| 2021–present | Orlando Magic (assistant) |
Jesse Mermuys ( /ˈmɜːrməs/ MUR-məs; [1] born c. 1981) is an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic. He was a former assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors.
Coaching career
Denver Nuggets
Mermuys spent four seasons with the Nuggets as assistant video coordinator. He spent some time as the advance scout for the team. [2]
Toronto Raptors
Mermuys was hired by Dwane Casey (the head coach) to serve under him. [3] Mermuys began his tenure as assistant coach in the 2013–14 NBA season. [4] [5] [6]
Raptors 905
On July 7, 2015, Mermuys was named the head coach and assistant general manager for Raptors 905 of the NBA D-League. [7]
Los Angeles Lakers
On July 1, 2016, Mermuys was hired as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. [8]
Sacramento Kings
On June 14, 2019, Mermuys joined the Sacramento Kings as an assistant coach. [9]
Orlando Magic
On August 8, 2021, Mermuys joined the Orlando Magic as an assistant coach. [10]
References
- ^ "2023-24 start of season NBA pronunciation guide" (Press release). National Basketball Association. October 24, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Rockets announce Coaching & Basketball Operations Staff Additions and Promotions | The Official Site Of The Houston Rockets
- ^ ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com | Tag Archives: Jesse Mermuys
- ^ Raptors add assistants Bill Baynos, Jesse Mermuys
- ^ Raptors hire new assistant coaches to fill out Dwane Casey's staff - The Globe and Mail
- ^ Raptors Add Bill Bayno, Jesse Mermuys To Caoching Staff | Yardbarker.com
- ^ "Tolzman, Mermuys hired as Raptors 905 GM, coach - Sportsnet.ca".
- ^ "Lakers Announce Assistant Coach Hires". NBA.com.
- ^ "Kings Announce Coaching Staff for 2019-20 Season". June 14, 2019.
- ^ "Orlando Magic Name Assistant Coaches". NBA.com.
External links
- 1980s births
- Living people
- American expatriate basketball people in Canada
- American basketball scouts
- Denver Nuggets scouts
- High school basketball coaches in the United States
- Houston Rockets assistant coaches
- Junior college men's basketball coaches in the United States
- Los Angeles Lakers assistant coaches
- Raptors 905 coaches
- Southern Utah Thunderbirds men's basketball coaches
- Sacramento Kings coaches
- Toronto Raptors assistant coaches
- University of Arizona alumni