Charlie Parker, who spent more than a decade as an NBA assistant coach, this week was named the Gunma Crane Thunders' new bench boss.
Entering their third season, Gunma handed its coaching reins to a well-traveled, experienced mentor to build a winning foundation.
Parker received a one-year contract to coach the Eastern Conference team.
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