Warriors hire Lloyd Pierce as assistant (AP)

The Golden State Warriors have hired Lloyd Pierce as an assistant coach. Pierce replaces Stephen Silas, who left the club to work under his father and new Bobcats coach Paul Silas. The 34-year-old Pierce, a Bay Area native, helped Santa Clara to a pair of NCAA tournament appearances during his collegiate career.

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