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Jesse Mermuys

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Jesse Mermuys
Orlando Magic
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Bornc. 1981
NationalityAmerican
Career information
High schoolSalpointe Catholic (Tucson, Arizona)
CollegeArizona
Coaching career2001–present
Career history
As coach:
2001–2004Salpointe Catholic HS (assistant)
2004–2005Pima CC (assistant)
2005–2006Southern Utah (assistant)
2006–2008Arizona (dir. of ops.)
20082012Denver Nuggets (assistant)
2012–2013Houston Rockets (assistant)
20132016Toronto Raptors (assistant)
2015–2016Raptors 905
20162019Los Angeles Lakers (assistant)
20192021Sacramento Kings (assistant)
2021–presentOrlando Magic (assistant)

Jesse Mermuys (/ˈmɜːrməs/ MUR-məs;[1] born c. 1981) is an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic. He was a former assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors.

Coaching career

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Denver Nuggets

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Mermuys spent four seasons with the Nuggets as assistant video coordinator. He spent some time as the advance scout for the team.[2]

Toronto Raptors

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Mermuys was hired by Dwane Casey (the head coach) to serve under him.[3] Mermuys began his tenure as assistant coach in the 2013–14 NBA season.[4][5][6]

Raptors 905

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On July 7, 2015, Mermuys was named the head coach and assistant general manager for Raptors 905 of the NBA D-League.[7]

Los Angeles Lakers

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On July 1, 2016, Mermuys was hired as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers.[8]

Sacramento Kings

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On June 14, 2019, Mermuys joined the Sacramento Kings as an assistant coach. [9]

Orlando Magic

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On August 8, 2021, Mermuys joined the Orlando Magic as an assistant coach. [10]

References

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  1. ^ "2023-24 start of season NBA pronunciation guide" (Press release). National Basketball Association. October 24, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  2. ^ Rockets announce Coaching & Basketball Operations Staff Additions and Promotions | The Official Site Of The Houston Rockets
  3. ^ ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com | Tag Archives: Jesse Mermuys
  4. ^ Raptors add assistants Bill Baynos, Jesse Mermuys
  5. ^ Raptors hire new assistant coaches to fill out Dwane Casey's staff - The Globe and Mail
  6. ^ Raptors Add Bill Bayno, Jesse Mermuys To Caoching Staff | Yardbarker.com
  7. ^ "Tolzman, Mermuys hired as Raptors 905 GM, coach - Sportsnet.ca".
  8. ^ "Lakers Announce Assistant Coach Hires". NBA.com.
  9. ^ "Kings Announce Coaching Staff for 2019-20 Season". June 14, 2019.
  10. ^ "Orlando Magic Name Assistant Coaches". NBA.com.
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