NBA: JAN 31 Lakers at Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Miles Simon during a NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers on January 31, 2019 at STAPLES Center.

 Brian Rothmuller, Icon Sportswire 2019

After spending four years as an assistant with the Lakers, former UA player and assistant coach Miles Simon has been named head coach of their G League affiliate.

Simon joined the staff of fellow former Wildcat player Luke Walton in 2017 and was the only assistant coach retained to work under Frank Vogel.Β 

NBA clubs often have aspiring head coaches spend a season or two in charge of a G League team. Simon has also been involved heavily in player development with the Lakers and coached their summer league team.

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