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We chat with Philadelphia 76ers Assistant Coach Kevin Young, now in his 4th year with Brett Brown. We talk shutdown operations for players & coaches, and the opportunity for learning during this time, as well as tracing his steps to the NBA. 

Young's path to the front row with the historic franchise was long and challenging - personally, financially, and otherwise.  Landing an unexpectedly early role as a head coach in Ireland put Young on a different track. Learning the ropes of management and leadership at 23 on an international stage matured Young, and when he returned to the US, he jumped at the opportunity to become a low-level assistant in the then-fledgling NBA Development League.  During that time in what Young calls "the wild wild West", he went from driving the team van to head coach with three different franchises.   9 years in the D League set Young up for the call-up to the NBA.    Thanks again for listening.