Episode 172: Bryan Bailey, Assistant Coach, Atlanta Hawks

On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we sit down with the Assistant Coach with the Atlanta Hawks, Coach Bryan Bailey. Coach Bailey carved out an impressive 13-year professional career in Europe after a standout run at Bucknell. He competed at the highest levels across Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Bosnia, Cyprus and Italy. His experience playing in multiple countries gave him a unique perspective on different playing styles and cultures, helping shape his approach to the game. Now, he’s bringing that knowledge to the NBA as an assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks, where he’s making an impact with player development and game strategy. Today, we’ll dive into his journey from playing overseas to coaching at the highest level, how to get a player to be a star in their role in the NBA and a typical day in the life as an assistant coach in the NBA.