Overview
- The Warriors confirmed Vogel's hiring in a team announcement published Thursday, making him the club's associate head coach with primary defensive duties.
- Vogel brings 12 years of NBA head-coaching experience and a 2020 championship with the Lakers, and he spent last season as a lead assistant with the Dallas Mavericks.
- Golden State paired the hire with multiple internal promotions, including Ben Stelzer to Head Video Coordinator/Player Development Coach and Everett Dayton to Director of Player Development/Assistant Coach.
- The staff moves also added several video and development associates plus team operations promotions as the franchise finalizes roles ahead of its Hawaii training camp in about two weeks.
- The hire aims to shore up a defense that struggled last season, give Steve Kerr tactical support, and leverage Draymond Green's leadership as the Warriors pursue a return to title contention.