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What to know about Lloyd Pierce introduction Monday

Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Lloyd Pierce talks with forward JaKarr Sampson during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
By Chris Vivlamore
May 13, 2018

The Hawks will introduce Lloyd Pierce as the 13th full-time coach in the Atlanta history of the franchise on Monday. Pierce joins the Hawks after spending the past five seasons as an assistant coach with the 76ers. He also spent time with the Cavaliers, Warriors and Grizzlies organizations.

Pierce, 42, will sign a reported three-year deal with a team option fourth year.

Pierce replaces Mike Budenholzer after the five-year relationship with the organization ended last month as the former NBA coach of the year began interviewing for other jobs with two years remaining on his contract.

Here is what you need to know about the introductory press conference:

When: 11 a.m.

TV: Fox Sports Southeast

Next: Following the press conference, the NBA draft lottery will be held Tuesday and the scouting combine will begin Wednesday. Both events are in Chicago.

Coverage: Go to ajc.com after the press conference for a complete wrap-up of the event. Hawks beat reporter Michael Cunningham will also be in Chicago for complete coverage of the key events in advance of the NBA draft.

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Chris Vivlamore is the sports editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has served as reporter and editor at the AJC since 2003.

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