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Report: Alvin Gentry hired as new Pelicans head coach

Published May. 30, 2015 8:24 p.m. ET

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By Larry Brown

Alvin Gentry has been hired by the New Orleans Pelicans as their new head coach, according to a report.

ESPN’s Marc Stein says the two sides agreed to terms on a contract Saturday. Gentry is currently serving as an associate head coach of the Golden State Warriors and will not join the Pelicans until after the NBA Finals end.

Gentry, 60, is back in the head coaching game for the first time since being fired by the Suns during the 2012-2013 season. He has served as a head coach for the Heat, Pistons, Clippers and Suns during his career, leading two teams to the playoffs.

Gentry interviewed twice with the Pelicans before they hired him and was a finalist for the job along with Jeff Van Gundy. Gentry was a big part in instituting the Warriors’ successful offensive system, which likely was a big factor in New Orleans’ decision to hire him.

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