Lionel Hollins

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Lionel Eugene Hollins (born October 19, 1953 in Arkansas City, Kansas) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. The 6'3" guard averaged 11.6 points per game during his ten year career, during which he played for five teams.

Drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers with the sixth pick of the 1975 NBA Draft out of Arizona State University, Hollins was bestowed All-Rookie first team honors that season, averaging 10.8 points in 78 games for the Blazers.

He was a member of Portland's 1976-77 National Basketball Association championship team, and made his only All-Star game appearance that year. He was a member of the NBA All-Defensive team twice, in 1977 and 1978.

Hollins compiled a record of 18-42 as the coach of the Vancouver Grizzlies during the 1999-2000 NBA season. He is now an assistant coach for the relocated Memphis Grizzlies.