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Rockets Hire NBA's 'Shot Doctor' Chip Engelland
23 Jul
Summary
- Chip Engelland, a renowned shooting coach, joins the Houston Rockets staff.
- Engelland previously spent 17 years with the San Antonio Spurs.
- He is tasked with improving the shooting development of young Rockets players.
The Houston Rockets have appointed Chip Engelland, a highly respected shooting and player development coach, to Ime Udoka's coaching staff. Engelland, 65, brings a wealth of experience to Houston, including 17 seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. His tenure with the Spurs overlapped with Udoka's time as both a player and assistant coach.
Nicknamed the 'Shot Doctor,' Engelland has a proven track record of improving players' offensive mechanics. He was instrumental in the development of stars like Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker. Engelland also saw significant success with players like Lu Dort in Oklahoma City, helping improve his three-point accuracy.
Engelland's arrival addresses a key area for the Rockets, who ranked 25th in made three-pointers last season. His responsibilities will include working with emerging talents such as Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun to refine their jump shooting and overall offensive efficiency. Developing consistent jump shooting for players like Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason is also a priority.
