Kenny Johnson was hired as an assistant basketball coach with Rick Pitino of what team?
Rick Pitino Richard Andrew Pitino (born September 18, 1952) is an American basketball coach. He has coached the University of Louisville since 2001, but is on administrative leave. Pitino has served at Boston University (1978–1983), Providence College (1985–1987), the University of Kentucky (1989–1997). Pitino led Kentucky to the NCAA championship in 1996 and Louisville to the NCAA championship in 2013. In addition to his college coaching career, Pitino also served two stints in the NBA, coaching the New York Knicks for two seasons and the Boston Celtics for three and a partial fourth.
1994–95 Philadelphia 76ers season The 1994–95 NBA season was the 76ers 46th season in the National Basketball Association, and 32nd season in Philadelphia. During the offseason, the Sixers signed unrestricted free agent Scott Williams, then signed free agent Willie Burton early into the season. Under new head coach John Lucas, and despite second-year star Shawn Bradley playing a full season, the Sixers struggled after a 10–16 start losing nine consecutive games, as Jeff Malone played just 19 games due to a foot injury. The Sixers finished sixth in the Atlantic Division with a 24–58 record. Top draft pick Sharone Wright out of Clemson was selected to the All-Rookie Second Team. Guard Dana Barros was named Most Improved Player of The Year, averaging 20.6 points per game while shooting .464 from three point range, and .899 from the free throw line. He was also selected for the 1995 NBA All-Star Game. Following the season, Barros departed and signed as a free agent with the Boston Celtics.