Jim Todd (born 1952 in Billerica, Massachusetts)[1] is a professional basketball coach who last served as an assistant for the New York Knicks.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1952 (age 71–72) Billerica, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Fitchburg State |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| 1996–1998 | Milwaukee Bucks (assistant) |
| 1998–2000 | Los Angeles Clippers (assistant) |
| 2000 | Los Angeles Clippers (interim) |
| 2003–2004 | Milwaukee Bucks (assistant) |
| 2004–2007 | Toronto Raptors (assistant) |
| 2007–2008 | Milwaukee Bucks (assistant) |
| 2008–2010 | Atlanta Hawks (assistant) |
| 2011–2012 | Sacramento Kings (assistant) |
| 2012–2014 | New York Knicks (assistant) |
NBA coaching career
editLos Angeles Clippers
editHe was the coach at Salem State College for nearly ten years, and coached the Los Angeles Clippers for half a season in 2000, replacing Chris Ford. His focus was power forwards and centers. He was well known for his "Big Man" basketball camp dedicated to the development of post players.
Toronto Raptors & Milwaukee Bucks
editTodd left the Toronto Raptors for the Milwaukee Bucks on June 13, 2007.
Atlanta Hawks
editTodd joined the Atlanta Hawks coaching staff on July 16, 2008, where he was an assistant for two seasons.
Sacramento Kings
editTodd joined the Sacramento Kings coaching staff as an assistant, on December 7, 2011.
New York Knicks
editTodd joined the New York Knicks coaching staff as an assistant, on March 17, 2012.[2]
Todd was fired with the rest of the Knicks staff on April 21, 2014.[3]
Personal life
editTodd and his wife Gail, retired, reside in Westford, Massachusetts.[4]
References
edit- ^ Clippers Coach Remembers Levien with Fondness
- ^ "Jim Todd, Darrell Walker join Knicks interim coach Mike Woodson's staff as assistants". Associated Press. 2012-03-17. Archived from the original on 2019-02-01. Retrieved 2012-03-17.
- ^ "Knicks fire entire coaching staff". ESPN.com. 21 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-21.
- ^ "NBA.com coach file: Jim Todd". NBA.com. Archived from the original on 2016-06-10. Retrieved 2006-02-23.