Lionel Hollins

Date of birth : 10/19/1953

City of birth : Arkansas City, Kansas, USA

Lionel Eugene Hollins is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He graduated from Arizona State University in 1986 with a degree in sociology. He was a member of Trail Blazers' 1976-77 championship team, and made his only All-Star Game appearance one year later. He was a member of the NBA All-Defensive team twice, in 1978 and 1979. He served as the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).