Lionel Eugene Hollins is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He graduated from Arizona State University in 1986 with a degree in sociology. He was a member of Trail Blazers' 1976-77 championship team, and made his only All-Star Game appearance one year later. He was a member of the NBA All-Defensive team twice, in 1978 and 1979. He served as the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
6th overall pick in the 1975 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers out of Arizona State.
Head coach of the Vancouver/Memphis Grizzlies (1999-2000; 2004-2005; 2008-2011).
Played with the Portland Trailblazers (1975-1976 thru 1979-1980[start]), Philadelphia 76ers (1979-1980[end] thru 1981-1982), San Diego Clippers (1982-1983), Detroit Pistons (1983-1984), and Houston Rockets (1984-1985).
Inducted into the Arizona State University Hall of Fame in 1975.
Named head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies for the third time. Hollins was interim head coach during the 1999-2000 and 2004-05 seasons.