Eric Hughes (basketball)
Eric Hughes | |
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| Born | April 30, 1965 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Basketball coach |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | Assistant coach for Dallas Mavericks (NBA) |
Eric Hughes (born April 30, 1965) is an American basketball coach currently working as an assistant for the Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a father to one child, Alexander James.
College coaching career
Hughes started his coaching journey as an assistant with the Illinois State Redbirds between 1989 and 1991, then took on a similar role with the California Golden Bears from 1991 until 1993. Subsequently, he dedicated nine years as an assistant coach for the Washington Huskies.
Toronto Raptors
Hughes began his NBA tenure in 2007 with the Toronto Raptors as a Basketball Development Consultant before advancing to an assistant coach position in 2009.
Brooklyn Nets
In June 2013, Hughes was appointed to the Brooklyn Nets coaching staff as an assistant under head coach Jason Kidd.
Milwaukee Bucks
He later reunited with Kidd in Milwaukee, where he served as an assistant coach until 2018.
Philadelphia 76ers
After Kidd's departure from the Bucks in 2019, Hughes was brought on by Brett Brown as a Player Development Coach. Upon the arrival of Doc Rivers, Hughes earned a promotion to assistant coach.
Personal life
Eric Hughes is married to Kristin and has two sons. He hails from Oakland, California.