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Jeff Hornacek
No. 14
Position: Head coach
League NBA
Personal information
Full name: Jeffrey John Hornacek
Born: May 3, 1963 (1963-05-03) (age 62)
Elmhurst, Illinois
Nationality: American
Physical stats
Listed height: 6 ft 4 (1.93 m)
Listed weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
National Basketball Association career
Debut: 1986 for the Phoenix Suns
Final season: 2000 for the Utah Jazz
Career information
High school: Lyons Township High School
(La Grange, Illinois)
College: Iowa State (1982–1986)
NBA Draft: 1986 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46th
Best record: 42–40 (2015)
Titles: None
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Playing career: 19862000 (14 years)
Coaching career: 2011–present (14 years)
Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
Career history
  • As player:
19861992 Phoenix Suns
19921994 Philadelphia 76ers
19942000 Utah Jazz
  • As coach:
20112013 Utah Jazz (assistant)
20132016 Phoenix Suns
20162018 New York Knicks
2020–present Houston Rockets
Career highlights and awards

Jeffrey John Hornacek (born May 3, 1963) is an American basketball assistant coach for the Houston Rockets and former player. He previously served as the head coach of the Utah Jazz (his final team) from 2011-2013, the Phoenix Suns from 20132016, and the New York Knicks from 20162018. After a two-year absence, Hornacek return to coaching with the Rockets.

Head Coach[]

Phoenix Suns (2013–2016)[]

On January 29, 2016, Suns have been defeat by Knicks. On February 1, he has been fired, and Earl Watson replaced him.

New York Knicks (2016–2018)[]

Replaced for Derek Fisher (2015–2016)[]

On June 2, 2016, Hornacek was named as the new head coach for the New York Knicks.

On April 12, 2018, the Knicks fired Hornacek after a 29–53 season.

Houston Rockets (2020-present)[]

On November 30, 2020, Hornacek was hired by the Houston Rockets as an assistant coach.

Image gallery[]


New York Knicks 2015–16 season roster
1 Shved • 2 Galloway • 3 Calderon • 4 Afflalo • 6 Porzingis • 7 Anthony • 8 Lopez • 9 O'Quinn • 11 Early • 13 Grant • 17 Amundson • 42 Thomas • 43 Antetokounmpo • 67 Williams
Players who left during the season
N/A
Head coach: Jeff Hornacek
Regular SeasonPlayoffsFinals
Houston Rockets 2024-25 season roster
0 Aaron Holiday • 1 Amen Thompson • 2 Jock Landale • 3 N'Faly Dante • 5 Fred VanVleet • 8 Jae'Sean Tate • 10 Jabari Smith Jr. • 12 Steven Adams • 15 Clint Capela
• 17 Dorian Finney–Smith • 17 Tari Eason • 19 Nate Williams • 28 Alperen Sengun • 32 Jeff Green • 35 Kevin Durant • 44 Jaden Springer • 58 Jack McVeigh
Players who left during the season
Not yet applicable
Head coach: Ime Udoka
Regular SeasonPlayoffsFinals