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Hetzel began his career in the NBA as an assistant video coordinator for the [[San Antonio Spurs]] during the 2005-2006 season under head coach [[Gregg Popovich]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://netswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/27/who-is-nets-assistant-coach-steve-hetzel/|title=Who is Nets assistant coach Steve Hetzel?|date=April 27, 2024|work=USA Today|access-date=April 28, 2024}}</ref> He later worked as the video coordinator for the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]] for three seasons from 2006-2009 under head coach [[Mike Brown]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/features/hetzel-130912|title=All in the Family|date=September 11, 2013|work=Cleveland Cavaliers|access-date=April 29, 2024}}</ref>
Hetzel began his career in the NBA as an assistant video coordinator for the [[San Antonio Spurs]] during the 2005-2006 season under head coach [[Gregg Popovich]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://netswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/27/who-is-nets-assistant-coach-steve-hetzel/|title=Who is Nets assistant coach Steve Hetzel?|date=April 27, 2024|work=USA Today|access-date=April 28, 2024}}</ref> He later worked as the video coordinator for the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]] for three seasons from 2006-2009 under head coach [[Mike Brown]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/features/hetzel-130912|title=All in the Family|date=September 11, 2013|work=Cleveland Cavaliers|access-date=April 29, 2024}}</ref>


Hetzel earned his first coaching position with the [[Detroit Pistons]] in 2009, spending four seasons as a player development coach until 2013. As a player development coach, Hetzel was responsible for creating player progression plans and monitoring player growth.
Hetzel earned his first coaching position with the [[Detroit Pistons]] in 2009, spending four seasons as a player development coach until 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://netswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/21/report-nets-to-hire-steve-hetzel-as-assistant-coach/|title=Report: Nets to hire Steve Hetzel as assistant coach|date=April 21, 2024|work=Cleveland Cavaliers|access-date=May 1, 2024}}</ref> As a player development coach in Detroit, Hetzel was responsible for creating player progression plans and monitoring player growth.


In 2013, Hetzel became the head coach of the [[Canton Charge]] of the [[NBA G-League]], the G-League affiliate of the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/hetzel-charge-coach-130911|title=Steve Hetzel Named Head Coach of the Canton Charge|date=September 11, 2013|work=Cleveland Cavaliers|access-date=April 28, 2024}}</ref> He replaced D-League coach of the year [[Alex Jensen]], who left to become a development coach for the [[Utah Jazz]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.morningjournal.com/2013/09/11/cavaliers-name-steve-hetzel-coach-of-canton-charge/|title=Cavaliers name Steve Hetzel coach of Canton Charge|date=September 11, 2013|work=The Morning Journal|access-date=April 30, 2024}}</ref> Hetzel served one season as head coach of the Charge leading the team to a 28-22 record in his lone season.
In 2013, Hetzel became the head coach of the [[Canton Charge]] of the [[NBA G-League]], the G-League affiliate of the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/hetzel-charge-coach-130911|title=Steve Hetzel Named Head Coach of the Canton Charge|date=September 11, 2013|work=Cleveland Cavaliers|access-date=April 28, 2024}}</ref> He replaced D-League coach of the year [[Alex Jensen]], who left to become a development coach for the [[Utah Jazz]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.morningjournal.com/2013/09/11/cavaliers-name-steve-hetzel-coach-of-canton-charge/|title=Cavaliers name Steve Hetzel coach of Canton Charge|date=September 11, 2013|work=The Morning Journal|access-date=April 30, 2024}}</ref> Hetzel served one season as head coach of the Charge leading the team to a 28-22 record in his lone season.
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Hetzel earned his first assistant coaching job in the NBA in 2014, being hired by the [[Charlotte Hornets]] as an assistant coach under head coach [[Steve Clifford]]. He worked with the Hornets until 2018 when he was hired by the [[Orlando Magic]] where he worked from 2018 until 2021.
Hetzel earned his first assistant coaching job in the NBA in 2014, being hired by the [[Charlotte Hornets]] as an assistant coach under head coach [[Steve Clifford]]. He worked with the Hornets until 2018 when he was hired by the [[Orlando Magic]] where he worked from 2018 until 2021.


In 2022, Hetzel coached the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] summer league team to the [[2022 NBA Summer League]] championship. He was also named an assistant coach for the Trail Blazers under head coach [[Chauncey Billups]].
In 2022, Hetzel coached the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] summer league team to the [[2022 NBA Summer League]] championship. He was named an assistant coach for the Trail Blazers under head coach [[Chauncey Billups]] for the 2021-22 season and spent three seasons in Portland.


On April 21, 2024, it was reported that Hetzel would be joining the [[Brooklyn Nets]] as an assistant coach under new head coach [[Jordi Fernández]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2024/04/21/sports/new-nets-coach-jordi-fernandez-adding-steve-hetzel-to-staff/|title=New Nets coach Jordi Fernandez adding Blazers assistant Steve Hetzel to staff|date=April 21, 2024|work=New York Post|access-date=April 28, 2024}}</ref> The hiring has not been officially announced by the Nets as of April 28, 2024.
On April 21, 2024, it was reported that Hetzel would be joining the [[Brooklyn Nets]] as an assistant coach under new head coach [[Jordi Fernández]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2024/04/21/sports/new-nets-coach-jordi-fernandez-adding-steve-hetzel-to-staff/|title=New Nets coach Jordi Fernandez adding Blazers assistant Steve Hetzel to staff|date=April 21, 2024|work=New York Post|access-date=April 28, 2024}}</ref> The hiring has not been officially announced by the Nets as of April 28, 2024.

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Steve Hetzel
Portland Trail Blazers
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA
Career information
CollegeMichigan State (2000-2005)
Coaching career2009–present
Career history
As coach:
2009–2013Detroit Pistons (player development coach)
2013-2014Canton Charge
2014–2018Charlotte Hornets (assistant)
2018–2022Orlando Magic (assistant)
2021–presentPortland Trail Blazers (assistant)

Steve Hetzel is an American professional basketball coach who is an assistant coach for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Coaching career

Hetzel began his career in the NBA as an assistant video coordinator for the San Antonio Spurs during the 2005-2006 season under head coach Gregg Popovich.[1] He later worked as the video coordinator for the Cleveland Cavaliers for three seasons from 2006-2009 under head coach Mike Brown.[2]

Hetzel earned his first coaching position with the Detroit Pistons in 2009, spending four seasons as a player development coach until 2013.[3] As a player development coach in Detroit, Hetzel was responsible for creating player progression plans and monitoring player growth.

In 2013, Hetzel became the head coach of the Canton Charge of the NBA G-League, the G-League affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers.[4] He replaced D-League coach of the year Alex Jensen, who left to become a development coach for the Utah Jazz.[5] Hetzel served one season as head coach of the Charge leading the team to a 28-22 record in his lone season.

Hetzel earned his first assistant coaching job in the NBA in 2014, being hired by the Charlotte Hornets as an assistant coach under head coach Steve Clifford. He worked with the Hornets until 2018 when he was hired by the Orlando Magic where he worked from 2018 until 2021.

In 2022, Hetzel coached the Portland Trail Blazers summer league team to the 2022 NBA Summer League championship. He was named an assistant coach for the Trail Blazers under head coach Chauncey Billups for the 2021-22 season and spent three seasons in Portland.

On April 21, 2024, it was reported that Hetzel would be joining the Brooklyn Nets as an assistant coach under new head coach Jordi Fernández.[6] The hiring has not been officially announced by the Nets as of April 28, 2024.

Personal life

Hetzel is a native of Michigan. Hetzel graduated from Michigan State University in 2005. At Michigan State, Hetzel majored in kinesiology and was a student manager for the Michigan State Spartans under head coach Tom Izzo from 2003-2005.[7] He is married to his wife Anne and has three children, Aden, Selah, and Jackie.

References

  1. ^ "Who is Nets assistant coach Steve Hetzel?". USA Today. April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  2. ^ "All in the Family". Cleveland Cavaliers. September 11, 2013. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  3. ^ "Report: Nets to hire Steve Hetzel as assistant coach". Cleveland Cavaliers. April 21, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  4. ^ "Steve Hetzel Named Head Coach of the Canton Charge". Cleveland Cavaliers. September 11, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "Cavaliers name Steve Hetzel coach of Canton Charge". The Morning Journal. September 11, 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  6. ^ "New Nets coach Jordi Fernandez adding Blazers assistant Steve Hetzel to staff". New York Post. April 21, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  7. ^ "New Charge head coach Steve Hetzel's résumé is no light read". CantonRep.com. September 18, 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2024.


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