Ettore Messina has returned to the NBA and joined the Atlanta Hawks’ coaching staff as a technical advisor.
The 66-year-old coach will once again work alongside Quinn Snyder, who served as his assistant during their time together at CSKA Moscow (2012–13). In fact, “Hector” will not be required to reside permanently in the U.S.
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The Italian coach, a four-time European champion, has previously worked with the Los Angeles Lakers (2011–2012) and the San Antonio Spurs (2014–2019).
The announcement states: “Messina, one of the most successful and respected coaches in the history of European basketball, is returning to the NBA and reuniting with Snyder, who served as his assistant during his tenure at CSKA Moscow. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he won four EuroLeague titles, celebrating championships with Virtus Bologna (1998, 2001) and CSKA Moscow (2006, 2008). He also won numerous Italian and Russian championships, led the Italian national team to a silver medal at the 1997 EuroBasket, and was named Coach of the Year on multiple occasions. In addition to his European career, Messina has experience in the NBA, having worked as a consultant for the Los Angeles Lakers (2011–12) and as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs (2014–19). He is a member of the FIBA Hall of Fame.
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