Frank Vogel

What strikes me about Frank Vogel is how he keeps landing in the NBA's most interesting situations. He won a title with the 2020 Lakers, but I find his earlier Indiana years just as telling: he built defenses that genuinely scared peak-era LeBron. To me he reads as a defensive craftsman who thrives when handed talent and structure, and struggles when the roster fit isn't there, which is roughly the arc of his Orlando and Phoenix stops. I like that he's back as a top assistant in Dallas rather than chasing the next splashy job. That feels like someone who actually loves the work, not just the title line.

Frank Paul Vogel (born June 21, 1973) is an American professional basketball coach who is currently the top assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously served as the head coach for the Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Phoenix Suns. He led the Lakers to an NBA championship in 2020.

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Name (English)

Frank Vogel

Name (Japanese)

フランク・ヴォーゲル

Reading

ふらんく・ゔぉーげる

Born

June 21, 1973 (age 52)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Gemini / Ox

Origin

Wildwood, New Jersey, United States

Blood type

Private

Height

175 cm

Agency

Private

Occupation

basketball coach / basketball player

Elementary school

Private

Junior high

Private

High school

Wildwood High School

University

University of Kentucky

Spouse

Private

Children

Private

Parents

Private

Siblings

Private

Motto

Private

• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%95%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AF%E3%83%BB%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B2%E3%83%AB

Tags

• New Jersey
• basketball coach
• basketball player

Last updated

2026-06-02

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