Morris McHone
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Morris McHone is a former professional basketball
coach. He served as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs
for several seasons under coach Stan Albeck
, replacing him in 1983 when Albeck took a job with the New Jersey Nets
. However, McHone only lasted 31 games, and was fired midway through the season after posting a 11-20 record. He was replaced by then-GM Bob Bass
. McHone also served as an assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers
under head coach George Karl
during the season.
McHone would later coach for several teams in the Continental Basketball Association
, and would also serve as head coach of the United States Men's National Basketball Team
for several stints.
The Sioux Falls Skyforce
announced on August 3, 2006 that McHone will return for the 2006-07 season.
More recently, he was named Director of Basketball Development for the Austin Toros
of the NBA Developmental League.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
coach. He served as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
for several seasons under coach Stan Albeck
Stan Albeck
Stan Albeck is a former professional basketball coach. Albeck has coached for several teams in the American Basketball Association and National Basketball Association , including the Denver Rockets, the San Diego Conquistadors, , the Cleveland Cavaliers, the San Antonio Spurs, the New Jersey...
, replacing him in 1983 when Albeck took a job with the New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
. However, McHone only lasted 31 games, and was fired midway through the season after posting a 11-20 record. He was replaced by then-GM Bob Bass
Bob Bass
Bob Bass is a former basketball coach and executive who worked in the NCAA, American Basketball Association, and the National Basketball Association....
. McHone also served as an assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
under head coach George Karl
George Karl
George Matthew Karl is a former National Basketball Association and American Basketball Association player. He is the current head coach of the Denver Nuggets. On December 10, 2010 he became the seventh coach in NBA history to record 1,000 wins.-Biography:Karl was born in Penn Hills,...
during the season.
McHone would later coach for several teams in the Continental Basketball Association
Continental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
, and would also serve as head coach of the United States Men's National Basketball Team
USA Basketball
USA Basketball is a non-profit organization and the governing body for basketball in the United States. The organization represents the United States in FIBA and the men's and women's national basketball teams in the United States Olympic Committee...
for several stints.
The Sioux Falls Skyforce
Sioux Falls Skyforce
The Sioux Falls Skyforce is a professional basketball team that plays in the NBA Development League. They are based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. The team plays at the Sioux Falls Arena. The Skyforce began in the CBA in 1989...
announced on August 3, 2006 that McHone will return for the 2006-07 season.
More recently, he was named Director of Basketball Development for the Austin Toros
Austin Toros
The Austin Toros are a NBA Development League minor league basketball team based in Cedar Park, Texas, United States.The team plays home games at Cedar Park Center.Their logo is the design of a bull and basketball with the state of Texas in the background...
of the NBA Developmental League.