In 2024, Steve Hetzel became an Assistant Coach for the Brooklyn Nets. Coach Hetzel graduated from Michigan State University and was the student manager under Head Coach, Tom Izzo. Coach Hetzel and his wife, Anne, have three children (Aden, Selah & Jackie).

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

2024-Present – Brooklyn Nets (Assistant Coach – Jordi Fernandez)

2021-2024 – Portland Trail Blazers (Assistant Coach – Chauncey Billups)

2018-2021 – Orlando Magic (Assistant Coach – Steve Clifford)

2014-2018 – Charlotte Hornets (Assistant Coach – Steve Clifford)

2013-2014 – Canton Charge (Head Coach)

2009-2013 – Detroit Pistons (Assistant Coach/Player Development – Lawrence Frank)

2006-2009 – Cleveland Cavaliers (Video Coordinator – Mike Brown)

2005-2006 – San Antonio Spurs (Assistant Video Coordinator – Gregg Popovich)