Andy Greer

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Andy Greer
New York Knicks
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1962-08-06) August 6, 1962 (age 59)
NationalityAmerican
Career information
CollegeBrockport (1980–1984)
Coaching career1983–present
Career history
As coach:
1983–1985Genesee CC (assistant)
1985–1987Mansfield (assistant)
1987–1989Brandeis (assistant)
1989–1990Boston University (assistant)
1990–1993USC (assistant)
1993–1997USMMA
1997–2000Northern Illinois (assistant)
2001Northern Illinois (interim HC)
2001–2003New York Knicks (assistant)
2003–2007Houston Rockets (assistant)
2007–2009Memphis Grizzlies (assistant)
2010–2015Chicago Bulls (assistant)
2015–2016Toronto Raptors (assistant)
2016–2018Minnesota Timberwolves (assistant)
2020–presentNew York Knicks (assistant)

Andy Greer (born August 6, 1962) is an American professional basketball coach who serves as assistant coach for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was formerly an assistant for the Minnesota Timberwolves, in charge of their defense. He was the head coach of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy from 1993 to 1997 and served as interim head coach for the Northern Illinois University during the second half of the 2000–01 season.

Coaching career[]

On June 29, 2015, he was hired to serve as an assistant coach by the Toronto Raptors.[1] He joined the Minnesota Timberwolves as an assistant coach on September 25, 2016.[2] On January 6, 2019, he was relieved of his duties together with head coach Tom Thibodeau.[3] On September 4, 2020, Greer was hired as an assistant coach for the New York Knicks under head coach Tom Thibodeau.[4]

Head coaching record[]

Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Northern Illinois (Mid-American Conference) (2000–2001)
2000–01 Northern Illinois 5–23 7–11 5th (MAC-W)
Total: 5–23 (.179)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

Personal life[]

Greer's younger brother, Larry, serves as an assistant coach for the New York Knicks.[5]
Andy (and Larry) attended Camp Delaware, a high end sleep away summer camp in Winsted, Connecticut for many years as young adults in the early 1980s.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ "Raptors Announce Assistant Coaching Staff". NBA.com. July 29, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  2. ^ "Timberwolves Announce Coaching Staff Additions". NBA.com. September 25, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  3. ^ "Timberwolves Relieve Tom Thibodeau of his Duties". NBA.com. January 6, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  4. ^ "New York Knicks Announce Coaching Staff Additions". NBA.com. September 4, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  5. ^ "Knicks Announce Staff Hirings". NBA.com. November 25, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  6. ^ Source:ColorWarPlaques

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