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Bryan Gates

Bryan Gates is an American professional basketball coach who has been an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers since 2023. Gates began his coaching experience with the Idaho Stampede and the Rapid City Thrillers during the late 1990s. In the United States Basketball League, Gates was the head coach for the Oklahoma Storm and the Florence Flyers during the 2000s. During this time period, Gates and the Storm reach the league's championship game during 2000.

Bryan Gates
Philadelphia 76ers
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
BornAnchorage, Alaska, U.S.
Career information
CollegeBoise State
Coaching career1997–present
Career history
As coach:
1997–2001Idaho Stampede (assistant)
2001–2004Oklahoma Storm
2004Florence Flyers
2004–2005Beirut Blue Stars
2005–2006Austin Toros (assistant)
2006–2009Idaho Stampede
2009–2010Sacramento Kings (assistant)
2010–2015New Orleans Pelicans (assistant)
2015–2016Minnesota Timberwolves (assistant)
2016–2019Sacramento Kings (assistant)
2019–2021Minnesota Timberwolves (assistant)
2021–2023Phoenix Suns (assistant)
2023–presentPhiladelphia 76ers (assistant)
Career highlights and awards

In 2005, Gates went to the NBA D-League and became an assistant coach for the Austin Toros. With the Stampede from 2006 to 2009, his team won the 2007-08 D League Championship. He also won the NBA G League Coach of the Year Award twice and coached during the 2008 NBA Development League All-Star Game. During 2009, he began his assistant coaching career in the National Basketball Association. Some teams he has worked with include the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans.

Early life and education

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Gates spent his childhood in Anchorage, Alaska as a ball boy during the Great Alaska Shootout tournaments. After completing his post-secondary education at Boise State University, he declined a job in technology to work in basketball.[1]

Career

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Late 1990s to early 2000s

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In 1997, Gates began his career as an intern with the Idaho Stampede in basketball operations.[2] While part of the Continental Basketball Association team, Gates continued his intern position when he became an account executive that year. He later became an assistant coach with Idaho at the end of 1997.[3] As a member of the International Basketball Association in 1998, Gates joined the Rapid City Thrillers in assistant positions as a general manager and coach.[3][4] In 1999, Gates became a director of player personnel for the Stampede. While in his director position until 2001, Gates continued his assistant coaching experience with Idaho to 2003.[5]

When the Oklahoma Storm held their first ever game in 2000, Gates was one of their head coaches for the United States Basketball League team alongside Denny Price.[6] In the USBL, Gates and the Storm were defeated by Dodge City during the league's championship game in 2000.[7] After Price died in 2000, Gates became the sole coach of the Storm for the following season.[8] With the Storm in 2001, Gates and his team reached the postseason's first round.[9]

During this time period, Gates coached the Global Sports basketball team in exhibition games while with the Storm.[10][11] In 2003, Gates coached the Hickory Nutz as part of the Carolinas Basketball League. That season, Gates was the CBL Coach of the Year and won the league championship with the Nutz.[12][13] He also worked as an assistant coach for the Gary Steelheads.[14]

Mid to late 2000s

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When the Florence Flyers became an USBL team, Gates was chosen as their head coach in February 2004.[15] With the Flyers, Gates also worked as their general manager before becoming a temporary owner of the team.[16] Gates was released from his coaching position in May 2004.[17] With the Flyers, Gates had 9 wins and 20 losses.[18]

In 2005, Gates resumed his tenure with the Storm when he became their head coach and general manager.[19] The following year, Gates continued to work with the Storm as their head coach.[20] Gates was selected as the Coach of the Year for the USBL in 2006.[21] As a USBL coach with the Storm between 2000 and 2006, Gates had 74 wins and 46 losses.[18]

For the NBA D-League, Gates became an assistant coach for the Austin Toros in 2005. The following year, he became head coach of the Idaho Stampede in 2006 and led his team to win the 2007-08 D League Championship.[22] In 2008, Gates was chosen as one of the coaches for the NBA Development League All-Star Game.[23] After leaving the Stampede in 2009, Gates had 100 wins and 50 losses as a D-League coach.[18]

Late 2000s to 2020s

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In 2009, Gates went to the National Basketball Association and became an assistant coach for multiple teams. He started with the Sacramento Kings in 2009.[4] He then worked with the New Orleans Pelicans from 2010 to 2015 and the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2015 to 2016.[24] In 2016, Gates returned to the Sacramento Kings until he rejoined the Timberwolves in 2019.[25][26] Gates continued his assistant coaching career with the Phoenix Suns in 2021.[27]

While with the Suns, he was one of the coaches during the 2022 Rising Stars Challenge.[28] In 2023, Gates was scheduled to work with the Dallas Mavericks before he became an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers that year.[29] Outside of the United States, Gates coached the Beirut Blue Stars of the Lebanese Basketball League from 2004 to 2005.[12] He was hired by the Canada men's national basketball team for the 2015 Pan American Games.[30]

Awards and personal life

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Gates was twice named the NBA G League Coach of the Year with the Stampede, in 2007 and 2008.[31] He is married with three children.[32]

References

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  1. ^ "NBA insider: Wolves assistant Bryan Gates doing what he loves". Star Tribune. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  2. ^ "Gates to be Recognized on Court Before Tonight's Season Opener". Our Sports Central. 25 November 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Thrillers hire Bryan Gates as assistant general manager". Rapid City Journal. September 9, 1998. p. E6.
  4. ^ a b Berger, Ken (24 September 2014). "For many NBA assistants, the road to glory is well-traveled". CBS Sports. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Gates returns as Stampede head coach". South Idaho Press. August 1, 2006. p. A7.
  6. ^ Rohde, John (April 22, 2000). "Full house is Storm's ace in hole". The Daily Oklahoman. p. 1-D.
  7. ^ Evans, Murray (July 3, 2000). "OK corralled". The Daily Oklahoman. pp. 1-C, 3-C.
  8. ^ Rohde, John (April 27, 2001). "The grand journey". The Daily Oklahoman. p. 4-D.
  9. ^ Dorsey, David (June 30, 2001). "Top-seeded team already eliminated". News-Press. Fort Myers, Florida. p. 3C.
  10. ^ Rohde, John (November 12, 2000). "Global Sports nips OU in exhibition". The Daily Oklahoman. p. 13-B.
  11. ^ Sneddon, Stebe (November 11, 2001). "Pack has a week to make adjustments". Reno Gazette-Journal. p. 3D.
  12. ^ a b "Bryan Gates". NBA. Archived from the original on January 31, 2015. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  13. ^ "Nutz Extend Winning Streak" (Press release). Carolinas Basketball League. July 23, 2003. Retrieved April 6, 2022 – via OurSportsCentral.
  14. ^ "Stampede lose first home game". The Idaho Statesman. December 14, 2003. sec. Sports p. 1.
  15. ^ "Florence Flyers announce Brian Gates as head coach for inaugural season". OurSportsCentral. 20 February 2004. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  16. ^ Mike, Hlas (June 3, 2004). "USBL takes control of 2 franchises". The Gazette. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. p. 5C.
  17. ^ Davidson, Bob (May 18, 2004). "Johnson delivers Cagerz". The Salina Journal. p. B4.
  18. ^ a b c "Bryan Gates minor league basketball coaching records". StatsCrew. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  19. ^ "Gates returns to Enid, Storm signs four" (Press release). Oklahoma Storm. April 1, 2005. Retrieved April 6, 2022 – via OurSportsCentral.
  20. ^ "Crawford, Storm look to build on last season" (Press release). Oklahoma Storm. April 5, 2006. Retrieved April 6, 2022 – via OurSportsCentral.
  21. ^ "United States Basketball League Oklahoma's White named player of the year" (Press release). United States Basketball League. June 22, 2006. Retrieved April 6, 2022 – via OurSportsCentral.
  22. ^ Ratke, Kyle (5 March 2016). "Bryan Gates Is Enjoying The Journey". NBA. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  23. ^ "Bryan Gates and Dan Panaggio To Coach 2008 D-League All-Star Game Presented by Spalding". NBA Development League. February 4, 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-04-19. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
  24. ^ "Senior Mens Assistant Coach Bryan Gates to Co-headline Friday night at NCCP super clinic". Canada Basketball. May 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  25. ^ Ham, James (1 June 2016). "Source: Ex-Kings assistant Gates set to join Joerger's staff". NBCS Bay Area. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  26. ^ Ratke, Kyle (5 July 2019). "Minnesota Timberwolves Name Bryan Gates Assistant Coach". NBA. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  27. ^ "Suns Announce Coaching Staff Additions". Phoenix Suns. August 7, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  28. ^ Rankin, Duane (February 19, 2022). "Phoenix Suns coaching staff enjoying 'once-in-a-lifetime' NBA All-Star experience". AZ Central. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  29. ^ SportsDay Staff (July 19, 2023). "Mavericks reportedly lose assistant coach Bryan Gates to Philadelphia 76ers". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  30. ^ "Canadian Men's Basketball Team Announced for Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games". Canadian Olympic Committee. 18 July 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  31. ^ "Kings add Bryan Gates to Coaching Staff". Sacramento Kings. 16 July 2009. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  32. ^ Eichenhofer, Jim (24 August 2011). "The 'Little Three': Gates Triplets Have Incredible Story". New Orleans Pelicans. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
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