Warriors hire Frank Vogel as associate head coach

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: Head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers and head coach, Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors meet at the end of the game during a 104-98 Lakers preseason win at Staples Center on October 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty

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The Golden State Warriors are shoring up their bench for the upcoming season, agreeing to hire longtime NBA coach Frank Vogel as their new associate head coach under Steve Kerr. The high-profile addition fills a critical void on the coaching staff left by the recent departures of lead assistants Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse.

Longtime NBA coach Frank Vogel has agreed to become the associate head coach for the Golden State Warriors under head coach Steve Kerr, sources tell ESPN.
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Vogel brings 12

seasons of head coaching experience and a proven championship pedigree to the Bay Area. Best known for his elite defensive schemes, he famously guided the Los Angeles Lakers to an NBA title in 2020. He most recently served as an assistant with the Dallas Mavericks following a head-coaching stint with the Phoenix Suns.

For Kerr, adding a veteran tactician of Vogel’s caliber provides a trusted sounding board and a defensive specialist to help anchor Golden State’s schemes. The move also signals the front office’s commitment to maximizing the current roster’s competitive window. By pairing Kerr’s offensive fluidity with Vogel’s structured defensive identity, the Warriors aim to re-establish themselves as legitimate title contenders in an increasingly fierce and competitive Western Conference.