Frank Vogel - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Frank Vogel is a professional basketball coach who currently serves as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA.
- 2. Vogel was born on June 21, 1973, in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey.
- 3. He attended Juniata College, where he played basketball as a point guard for the school's team.
- 4. Vogel began his coaching career as an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics in 2001 under head coach Jim O'Brien.
- 5. In 2011, Vogel was promoted to head coach of the Indiana Pacers, where he led the team to the Eastern Conference Finals in both 2013 and 2014.
- 6. Vogel was named the head coach of the Orlando Magic in 2016 but was fired after two seasons with the team.
- 7. In 2019, Vogel was hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, where he led the team to an NBA championship in his second season with the team in 2020.
- 8. Vogel is known for his defensive-minded coaching style and his ability to get the most out of his players.
- 9. Vogel has been praised for his leadership and communication skills, as well as his ability to make in-game adjustments.
- 10. Vogel is married to his wife, Jennifer, and has two daughters, Alexa and Arianna.