Antonio Lang
Antonio Lang | |
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| Born | May 15, 1972 Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Basketball coach, former professional basketball player |
| Years active | 1994–2006 (player), 2010–present (coach) |
| Known for | Assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks; former NBA player; NCAA champion at Duke University |
Antonio Maurice Lang (born May 15, 1972) is a former American professional basketball athlete and currently serves as an assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). During his collegiate career at Duke University, he contributed to back-to-back NCAA title victories in the 1991 and 1992 seasons.
High school and college career
Hailing from Mobile, Alabama, Lang completed his high school education at LeFlore Magnet High School in 1990, where he graduated as valedictorian. The previous year, he played a key role in leading his high school team to a state basketball championship. At Duke University, Lang was integral to two national championship squads across three appearances in the Final Four.
Professional career
Lang entered the professional ranks when the Phoenix Suns picked him 29th overall in the second round of the 1994 NBA draft. His debut season was hampered by a knee injury. In 1995, he was traded alongside Dan Majerle to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Over his NBA tenure, Lang also suited up for the Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Miami Heat. Beyond the NBA, he competed in the Continental Basketball Association for the Fort Wayne Fury and Grand Rapids Hoops, earning All-CBA Second Team recognition in 1998. Additionally, Lang played professionally with the Red Bull Thunder in the Philippine Basketball Association.
In 2001, he signed with the Mitsubishi Melco Dolphins (currently known as Mitsubishi Diamond Dolphins) competing in Japan’s Japan Basketball League. Persistent foot injuries ultimately led to his retirement from playing in 2006.
Coaching career
Following his retirement, Lang transitioned into coaching by joining the Dolphins as an assistant coach before being elevated to head coach on May 19, 2010.
In June 2014, Lang accepted an assistant coaching position with the Utah Jazz, working under head coach Quin Snyder, also a Duke alumnus. On June 19, 2019, he was appointed as an assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Most recently, on June 14, 2023, Lang became part of the coaching staff for the Atlanta Hawks as an assistant.
Head coaching record in Japan
|- | style="text-align:left;"|Mitsubishi Electric | style="text-align:left;"|2010–11 | 36||11||25|||| style="text-align:center;"|7th|||-||-||-|| | style="text-align:center;"|- |- | style="text-align:left;"|Mitsubishi Electric | style="text-align:left;"|2011–12 | 42||12||30|||| style="text-align:center;"|7th|||-||-||-|| | style="text-align:center;"|- |- | style="text-align:left;"|Mitsubishi Electric | style="text-align:left;"|2012–13 | 42||12||30|||| style="text-align:center;"|7th|||-||-||-|| | style="text-align:center;"|- |- | style="text-align:left;"|Mitsubishi Electric | style="text-align:left;"|2013–14 | 54||29||25|||| style="text-align:center;"|3rd in Western|||2||0||2|| | style="text-align:center;"|6th |-