Matthew Nielsen

Matthew Peter Nielsen (born 3 February 1978) is an Australian professional basketball coach and former player who currently serves as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He served as an assistant coach for the Perth Wildcats of the National Basketball League (NBL) from 2015 to 2019.

Matthew Nielsen
Nielsen in March 2017
San Antonio Spurs
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1978-02-03) 3 February 1978
Sydney, New South Wales
NationalityAustralian
Listed height208 cm (6 ft 10 in)
Listed weight105 kg (231 lb)
Career information
High schoolSt Marys
(Sydney, New South Wales)
NBA draft2000: undrafted
Playing career1995–2013
PositionPower forward
Coaching career2015–present
Career history
As player:
1995Sydney Sky
1995Sydney Kings
1996Australian Institute of Sport
1997Sydney Sky
1997–2004Sydney Kings
2000Penrith Panthers
2004–2005PAOK Thessaloniki
2005–2008Lietuvos Rytas
2008–2010Valencia
2010–2011Olympiacos Piraeus
2011–2013Khimki
As coach:
2015–2019Perth Wildcats (assistant)
2019–2020Austin Spurs (assistant)
2020–2021Austin Spurs
2021–presentSan Antonio Spurs (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As player:

As coach:

Medals
Representing Australia
FIBA Oceania Championship
2003 Australia National Team
2005 New Zealand National Team
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