Lionel Hollins
Basketball Player and Coach
Report: Former MVP Allen Iverson set to retire...for Iverson, who was unhappy last season playing for the Pistons. He was upset that Detroit coach Michael Curry and Memphis' Lionel Hollins used the former MVP as a reserve. The New York Knicks considered signing Iverson last week after... In this article: Allen Iverson, George Karl, NBA, Memphis, Pistons, New York Knicks, Philadelphia, Detroit, and NBA Finals |
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Kansas City Star | 1 day ago
Report: Iverson may retire
...season playing for the Pistons. </p><p>Iverson was upset that Detroit coach Michael Curry and Memphis’ Lionel Hollins both had used him as a reserve. </p><p><hr class="infobox-hr-separator" /> <div class="infobox"> <strong><span...
In this article: Allen Iverson, Michael Curry, Memphis, NBA, Philadelphia, Detroit, Pistons, Houston, and Minnesota
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AP Online | November 18, 2009
Gay, Randolph lead Grizzlies over Clippers 106-91
...Clippers return home to Los Angeles. Grizzlies C Hasheem Thabeet, the second pick in last year's draft, played 12 minutes. Coach Lionel Hollins said the rookie will begin to get more playing time. "I just think he needs to play," Hollins said,...
In this article: Memphis Grizzlies, Marc Gasol, Zach Randolph, Los Angeles Clippers, and O.J. Mayo
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Sportingnews | November 18, 2009
Grizzlies make it two in a row by routing Clippers
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins thinks his team's chemistry is finally right. Rudy Gay and Zach Randolph scored 21 points apiece and the Memphis Grizzlies won their second straight, 106-91 over the Los...
In this article: Memphis Grizzlies, Marc Gasol, Chris Kaman, Rudy Gay, Los Angeles Clippers, Baron Davis, and Zach Randolph
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USATODAY.com | November 10, 2009
AI still MIA after leaving Grizzlies for personal reasons
...from Memphis owner Michael Heisley for the extended leave and reportedly returned home to Atlanta. Memphis coach Lionel Hollins addressed the issue in a lengthy interview before the Portland game and, he is approaching the situation...
In this article: Allen Iverson, Memphis Grizzlies, Michael Heisley, Atlanta, The Commercial Appeal, USA Today, and NBA
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ESPN | 1 day ago
Report: Allen Iverson planning to retire from the NBA
In this article: Allen Iverson, NBA, George Karl, Memphis, Pistons, New York Knicks, Philadelphia, and Leon Rose
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Sports Illustrated | 1 day ago
Iverson will retire from NBA, according to report
In this article: Allen Iverson, George Karl, NBA, Memphis, New York Knicks, Michael Curry, and Pistons
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Lionel Eugene Hollins (born October 19 1953, in Arkansas City, Kansas) is an American head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association.
Also a former player, the 6'3" point guard averaged 11.6 points per game during his ten year career, during which he played for five teams.
Drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers with the sixth pick of the 1975 NBA Draft out of Arizona State University, Hollins was bestowed All-Rookie first team honors that season, averaging 10.8 points in 78 games for the Blazers.
He was a member of Portland's 1976-77 National Basketball Association championship team, and made his only All-Star game appearance that year. He was a member of the NBA All-Defensive team twice, in 1977 and 1978.
Hollins compiled a record of 18-42 as the coach of the Vancouver Grizzlies during the 1999-2000 NBA season.
On April 18th 2007, the Blazers retired his #14 jersey.
- Birth Date:
- October 19, 1953
- Birthplace:
- Arkansas City, Kansas
- Nationality:
- USA
- Weight:
- 185
- University Attended:
- Arizona St.
- Position:
- Point guard
- Draft Year:
- 1975
- Draft team:
- Portland Trail Blazers
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