I’ve been fortunate enough to work with all kinds of coaches in various situations, so my next statement will also come with all kinds of respect and perspective: The best coaches are those, who use to play. Point, blank, period. When you’re able to be around them, you’ll get a strong sense for how they use to operate as ex-athletes and which strengths, they kept with them right now. It’s an experience, I’ve been undergoing as I’ve watched Keith Bogans become an assistant coach.
If that name sounds familiar, it’s because it is. Prior to the start of his coaching career with the Westchester Knicks in 2017, Bogans played 13 seasons in the NBA and was a well known “three and D” player, who played on various teams, most notably Chicago, Orlando, and San Antonio.