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Mike Hopkins Joins Pelicans as Assistant Coach, Player Developer

8/5/2025

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Mike Hopkins joins the New Orleans Pelicans as assistant coach and head of player development, bringing over 30 years of coaching experience. Formerly with Washington and Syracuse, he is set to nurture the team's young stars, including Zion Williamson, and build a solid foundation for future success.

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Story summary

Mike Hopkins joins the New Orleans Pelicans as assistant coach and head of player development, bringing over 30 years of coaching experience. Formerly with Washington and Syracuse, he is set to nurture the team's young stars, including Zion Williamson, and build a solid foundation for future success.