​Frank Vogel is set to join the Golden State Warriors’ coaching staff, reporting through a league source to the San Francisco Chronicle on Sunday. The arrangement places Vogel as the Warriors’ associate head coach under Steve Kerr, as confirmed by ESPN. Vogel brings with him more than two decades of NBA coaching experience, most recently serving as the Dallas Mavericks’ associate head coach in the previous season. Prior to that, he led several prominent NBA franchises, including the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, and Indiana Pacers, in head coaching roles.
Vogel’s addition will help fill the gap created by the recent departures of Jerry Stackhouse and Terry Stotts, who had shared lead assistant duties over the past two seasons and parted ways with the franchise in May. Kerr, who signed a two-year contract in May to remain with the Warriors, has not had an associate head coach since Mike Brown held the role from 2016 to 2022 before leaving for the Sacramento Kings after the Warriors’ championship run. Kenny Atkinson served as Kerr’s lead assistant from 2022 to 2024 before becoming head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Vogel is widely recognized for his defensive acumen, a hallmark of his coaching career. He steered the Lakers to the 2020 NBA championship and guided the Pacers to two conference finals appearances in 2013 and 2014 during his tenure as their head coach. Notably, Vogel coached LeBron James during the years they spent together in Los Angeles from 2019 to 2022, adding another layer of familiarity with players who could be on the Warriors’ roster or in the coaching ecosystem.
As the Warriors navigate this offseason, Vogel’s arrival stands out as one of the more significant personnel moves within Golden State’s leadership group. While the team is expected to continue expanding and refining its coaching staff, Vogel’s track record and strategic approach could position him as a pivotal figure in Kerr’s system, potentially influencing defensive schemes, game planning, and player development across the organization.
The Chronicle’s staff writer Ron Kroichick contributed to this report. For readers looking for more perspectives on the Bay Area sports scene, the Chronicle offers ongoing coverage of San Francisco and the broader Golden State region. This article originally highlighted Frank Vogel’s addition to Steve Kerr’s staff and examined how his experience—ranging from a championship with the Lakers to high-stakes playoff runs with the Pacers—could translate to the Warriors’ ambitions in the coming seasons. The move is also of interest to fans following the Warriors’ strategic shifts this offseason, as the organization seeks to maintain its championship window while integrating new voices into its coaching leadership.