Hawks wing Terance Mann has been named an assistant GM of Florida State’s men’s basketball program, the school confirmed in a press release (Twitter link). NBA insider Chris Haynes was first to report the news (via Twitter).
Haynes’ report suggested that Mann was recruited by Luke Loucks, the former Kings assistant and new Noles head coach. The 34-year-old replaced Leonard Hamilton, FSU’s all-time leader in wins.
Mann was a second-round pick (48th overall) in the 2019 draft after playing four years at Florida State from 2015-19. He’ll be returning to his alma mater in a new role.
It’s unclear at this time what Mann’s specific job duties will entail. Warriors superstar Stephen Curry (Davidson) and Mann’s backcourt mate Trae Young (Oklahoma) are among the other NBA players who have accepted assistant GM jobs at their former schools.
Mann, 28, was traded to Atlanta ahead of the February deadline. He’s under contract through 2028 after signing a three-year extension before the 2024/25 season began.
Now this is just weird…
Are these players retiring from the NBA and going to work as Assistant GMs for their alma maters? Are they really giving up millions $$$ to make $200K?
No because the assistant gm job isn’t much. They are just going to be another booster and NIL helper. They can try to assist the guys to make to league. Contribute in recruiting by knowing a guy in the league.