Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Luke Loucks

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Luke Loucks

How Luke Loucks built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Luke Loucks is a former professional basketball player and current assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. He played college basketball at Florida State, setting a school record for career games played and participating in four NCAA Tournaments. After a professional playing career overseas and in the NBA Development League, Loucks began his coaching career as an intern with the Golden State Warriors, later becoming a player development coach from 2017 to 2021. He subsequently joined the Sacramento Kings coaching staff.

November 14, 2007: Signed with Florida State

On November 14, 2007, Luke Loucks signed a National Letter of Intent to play college basketball for Florida State University.

June 18, 2012: Signed with VEF Rīga

On June 18, 2012, Luke Loucks signed a one-year deal with VEF Rīga of the Latvian Basketball League.

December 2012: Leaves Rīga

In December 2012, Luke Loucks left Rīga after appearing in four Latvian League games and six VTB United League games.

January 2, 2013: Signed with Pizza Express Apollon

On January 2, 2013, Luke Loucks signed with Pizza Express Apollon of Cyprus for the rest of the season.

May 28, 2013: Signed with Kangoeroes Willebroek

On May 28, 2013, Luke Loucks signed a one-year deal with Kangoeroes Willebroek of the Ethias League.

November 1, 2014: Selected by Maine Red Claws

On November 1, 2014, Luke Loucks was selected by the Maine Red Claws in the fourth round of the 2014 NBA Development League Draft.

December 8, 2014: Waived by Red Claws

On December 8, 2014, Luke Loucks was waived by the Maine Red Claws.

January 10, 2015: Waived by the BayHawks

On January 10, 2015, Luke Loucks was waived by the Erie BayHawks.

September 19, 2015: Signed with Hebeisen White Wings

On September 19, 2015, Luke Loucks signed with the Hebeisen White Wings of Germany for the 2015–16 ProA season.

2016: Joined Golden State Warriors

In 2016, Luke Loucks joined the Golden State Warriors organization as a paid intern.

2016: Joins Golden State Warriors Organization

In the summer of 2016, Luke Loucks joined the Golden State Warriors organization in a paid internship position.

June 2017: Won NBA Championship

In June 2017, Luke Loucks was a member of the Warriors' championship-winning staff when the team won the NBA championship.

2017: Player Development Coach with the Warriors

In 2017, Luke Loucks became a player development coach with the Golden State Warriors organization.

2019: Promoted to Player Development Coach

In 2019, Luke Loucks was promoted to a player development coach with the full NBA squad, serving in that role for two seasons.

2020: Assistant Coach

In 2020, Luke Loucks was hired as an assistant coach and player development coach for the Nigerian national team.

August 2021: Olympic Staff

In August 2021, Luke Loucks served on the Olympic staff for the Nigerian national team.

2021: Basketball Strategy and Personnel Evaluation

During the 2021-22 NBA season, Luke Loucks worked in basketball strategy and personnel evaluation for the Phoenix Suns.

2021: End of Warriors Coaching Role

In 2021, Luke Loucks's time as a player development coach with the Warriors organization concluded.

August 12, 2022: Joined Sacramento Kings as Assistant Coach

On August 12, 2022, Luke Loucks joined the Sacramento Kings as an assistant coach.

2024: Kings' Defensive Coordinator

In 2024, Luke Loucks became the Sacramento Kings' defensive coordinator.