Associate Basketball Analyst, Coaching

About the role

The Associate Basketball Analyst – Coaching works at the intersection of the Basketball Data Strategy group and the Lakers coaching staff. Reporting to the lead Basketball Analyst – Coaching, the role supports game preparation, in‑game decision making, and player development for both the NBA and G League teams.

Key responsibilities

• Attend coaching staff meetings and practices, providing timely data and insights.
• Create in‑season scouting and self‑evaluation reports for opponents.
• Track, monitor, and report on player development goals using internal and third‑party metrics.
• Support G League coaching staff with analytics to ensure continuity across both leagues.
• Develop analytical tools using SQL and other programming languages, leveraging new datasets for game planning and development.
• Communicate findings and visualizations to Basketball Operations stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of NBA basketball and hands‑on experience with basketball analytics.
• Experience working with large data sets and statistical analysis.
• Ability to translate analytical results into clear visual presentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, high energy, and able to meet the fast‑paced demands of the NBA season.

Required skills

• Python
• SQL (SQL Server)
• Statistical analysis
• Data visualization