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'''Rex Kalamian''' is an American professional [[basketball]] coach who serves as assistant coach for the [[Detroit Pistons ]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). He previously had coaching terms with the [[Los Angeles Clippers]], [[Denver Nuggets]], [[Minnesota Timberwolves]], Sacramento Kings, [[Oklahoma City Thunder]], and [[Toronto Raptors]]. He is well known for his nine years with the Clippers.<ref>[http://wavenewspapers.com/sports/article_b4109bcc-b990-11e1-9d90-0019bb30f31a.html Westbrook, Kalamian give NBA Finals local flavor - Los Angeles Wave:Sports] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20140606012353/http://wavenewspapers.com/sports/article_b4109bcc-b990-11e1-9d90-0019bb30f31a.html |date=June 6, 2014 }}</ref>
'''Rex Kalamian''' is an American professional [[basketball]] coach who serves as an assistant coach for the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] and the head coach for the [[Armenia men's national basketball team]]. He was formerly a Pro Player Personnel Scout for the [[Brooklyn Nets]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA) . He previously had coaching terms with the [[Los Angeles Clippers]], [[Denver Nuggets]], [[Minnesota Timberwolves]], Sacramento Kings, [[Oklahoma City Thunder]], and [[Toronto Raptors]]. He is well known for his nine years with the Clippers.<ref>[http://wavenewspapers.com/sports/article_b4109bcc-b990-11e1-9d90-0019bb30f31a.html Westbrook, Kalamian give NBA Finals local flavor - Los Angeles Wave:Sports] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20140606012353/http://wavenewspapers.com/sports/article_b4109bcc-b990-11e1-9d90-0019bb30f31a.html |date=June 6, 2014 }}</ref>


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==


===Oklahoma City Thunder (2009–2015)===
===Oklahoma City Thunder (2009–2015)===
On August 14, 2009, Kalamian was hired by the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]] as an assistant coach.<ref>{{cite web |date=August 14, 2009 |title=Thunder Announces Coaching Staff |url=https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/release_090814.html |access-date=August 14, 2009 |website=NBA.com}}</ref>
Kalamian spent six seasons with the Thunder, including the final two as lead assistant for Scott Brooks. The Thunder posted a 316-160 (.664) mark during the regular season and was 39-34 (.534) in the postseason during Kalamian's tenure. Oklahoma City won eight-of-13 playoff series.

Kalamian helped the Thunder reach the Western Conference Finals three times and NBA Finals once. Kalamian participated in two All-Star Games (2012, 2014) as an assistant coach and served as a head coach for the 2014 BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star Weekend in New Orleans.


===Toronto Raptors (2015–2018)===
===Toronto Raptors (2015–2018)===
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===Los Angeles Clippers (2018–2020)===
===Los Angeles Clippers (2018–2020)===
On June 15, 2018, he was hired to serve as an assistant coach by the [[Los Angeles Clippers]].
On August 1, 2018, he was hired to serve as an assistant coach by the [[Los Angeles Clippers]].<ref>{{cite web |date=August 1, 2018 |title=Press Release:L.A. Clippers Finalize Coaching Staff for 2018-19 Season |url=https://www.nba.com/clippers/press-release-la-clippers-finalize-coaching-staff-2018-19-season |access-date=August 1, 2018 |website=NBA.com}}</ref>


===Sacramento Kings (2020–2021)===
===Sacramento Kings (2020–2021)===
On November 5, 2020, Kalamian was hired as an assistant coach by the [[Sacramento Kings]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Kings Name Rex Kalamian Assistant Coach |url=https://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-name-rex-kalamian-assistant-coach |website=NBA.com |accessdate=November 17, 2020 |date=November 5, 2020}}</ref>
On November 5, 2020, Kalamian was hired as an assistant coach by the [[Sacramento Kings]].<ref>{{cite web |date=November 5, 2020 |title=Kings Name Rex Kalamian Assistant Coach |url=https://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-name-rex-kalamian-assistant-coach |accessdate=November 5, 2020 |website=NBA.com}}</ref>


===Detroit Pistons (2021–present)===
===Detroit Pistons (2021–2023)===
On June 16, 2021, Kalamian was hired as an assistant coach by the [[Detroit Pistons]]
On June 15, 2021, Kalamian was hired as an assistant coach by the [[Detroit Pistons]].<ref>{{cite web |date=June 15, 2021 |title=Pistons Adding Three Assistants To Dwane Casey's Staff |url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2021/06/pistons-adding-three-assistants-to-dwane-caseys-staff.html |access-date=June 15, 2021 |website=hoopsrumors.com}}</ref>

===Armenian National Team (2022-present)===
On January 20, 2022, Kalamian agreed to become the new head coach of the [[Armenia men's national basketball team|Armenian national team]].<ref>{{cite tweet |last=Wojnarowski |first=Adrian |author-link=Adrian Wojnarowski |user=wojespn |number=1484273709233815552 |date=January 20, 2022 |title=Detroit Pistons assistant Rex Kalamian has agreed to become the new head coach of the Armenian national team, Kalamian tells ESPN. His grandmother escaped the Armenian genocide as a teenager to come to the United States, and both his parents are Bronx-born Armenian-Americans. |language=en |access-date=January 24, 2022}}</ref>

=== Milwaukee Bucks (2024-present) ===
On January 26, 2024, Kalamian was reported to be joining Doc Rivers' staff with the [[Milwaukee Bucks]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wojnarowski |first=Adrian |date= |title="X/Twitter" |url=https://x.com/wojespn/status/1750910219725701365?s=20 }}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Prior to the NBA, Kalamian worked for two seasons as an assistant at his former school, East Los Angeles College. As a player, he was named team captain at East Los Angeles where he led the South Coast Conference in three-point shooting percentage during the 1988-89 season.
Prior to the NBA, Kalamian worked for two seasons as an assistant at his former school, East Los Angeles College. As a player, he was named team captain at East Los Angeles where he led the South Coast Conference in three-point shooting percentage during the 1988-89 season.


An Armenian-American, Kalamian attended [[East Los Angeles College]], but graduated from [[Cal Poly Pomona]] with a bachelor's degree in business management.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/coachfile/rex_kalamian/index.html NBA.com Rex Kalamian]</ref>
An [[Armenian Americans|Armenian-American]], Kalamian attended [[East Los Angeles College]], but graduated from [[Cal Poly Pomona]] with a bachelor's degree in business management.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/coachfile/rex_kalamian/index.html NBA.com Rex Kalamian]</ref>

Rex Kalamian owns a home in Scottsdale, AZ.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 07:14, 5 February 2024

Rex Kalamian
Milwaukee Bucks
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Career information
College
Coaching career1990–present
Career history
As coach:
1990–1992ELAC (assistant)
1995–2003Los Angeles Clippers (assistant)
2004–2005Denver Nuggets (assistant)
2005–2007Minnesota Timberwolves (assistant)
2007–2009Sacramento Kings (assistant)
2009–2015Oklahoma City Thunder (assistant)
2015–2018Toronto Raptors (assistant)
2018–2020Los Angeles Clippers (assistant)
2020–2021Sacramento Kings (assistant)
2021–2023Detroit Pistons (assistant)
2022–presentArmenia
2023–2024Brooklyn Nets (Pro Player Personnel Scout)
2024–presentMilwaukee Bucks (assistant)

Rex Kalamian is an American professional basketball coach who serves as an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks and the head coach for the Armenia men's national basketball team. He was formerly a Pro Player Personnel Scout for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA) . He previously had coaching terms with the Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Toronto Raptors. He is well known for his nine years with the Clippers.[1]

Coaching career

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Oklahoma City Thunder (2009–2015)

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On August 14, 2009, Kalamian was hired by the Oklahoma City Thunder as an assistant coach.[2]

Toronto Raptors (2015–2018)

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On June 29, 2015, he was hired to serve as an assistant coach by the Toronto Raptors.[3]

Los Angeles Clippers (2018–2020)

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On August 1, 2018, he was hired to serve as an assistant coach by the Los Angeles Clippers.[4]

Sacramento Kings (2020–2021)

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On November 5, 2020, Kalamian was hired as an assistant coach by the Sacramento Kings.[5]

Detroit Pistons (2021–2023)

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On June 15, 2021, Kalamian was hired as an assistant coach by the Detroit Pistons.[6]

Armenian National Team (2022-present)

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On January 20, 2022, Kalamian agreed to become the new head coach of the Armenian national team.[7]

Milwaukee Bucks (2024-present)

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On January 26, 2024, Kalamian was reported to be joining Doc Rivers' staff with the Milwaukee Bucks.[8]

Personal life

[edit]

Prior to the NBA, Kalamian worked for two seasons as an assistant at his former school, East Los Angeles College. As a player, he was named team captain at East Los Angeles where he led the South Coast Conference in three-point shooting percentage during the 1988-89 season.

An Armenian-American, Kalamian attended East Los Angeles College, but graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a bachelor's degree in business management.[9]

Rex Kalamian owns a home in Scottsdale, AZ.

References

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  1. ^ Westbrook, Kalamian give NBA Finals local flavor - Los Angeles Wave:Sports Archived June 6, 2014, at archive.today
  2. ^ "Thunder Announces Coaching Staff". NBA.com. August 14, 2009. Retrieved August 14, 2009.
  3. ^ "Raptors Announce Assistant Coaching Staff". NBA.com. July 29, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  4. ^ "Press Release:L.A. Clippers Finalize Coaching Staff for 2018-19 Season". NBA.com. August 1, 2018. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
  5. ^ "Kings Name Rex Kalamian Assistant Coach". NBA.com. November 5, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  6. ^ "Pistons Adding Three Assistants To Dwane Casey's Staff". hoopsrumors.com. June 15, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  7. ^ Wojnarowski, Adrian [@wojespn] (January 20, 2022). "Detroit Pistons assistant Rex Kalamian has agreed to become the new head coach of the Armenian national team, Kalamian tells ESPN. His grandmother escaped the Armenian genocide as a teenager to come to the United States, and both his parents are Bronx-born Armenian-Americans" (Tweet). Retrieved January 24, 2022 – via Twitter.
  8. ^ Wojnarowski, Adrian. ""X/Twitter"".
  9. ^ NBA.com Rex Kalamian


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