Mark Price has transitioned from a successful NBA athlete and coach to a sought-after speaker on teamwork and leadership. After leading the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets to an ACC Championship in his junior year and earning recognition as a three-time All-American and four-time All-ACC player, Mark Price went on to establish a distinguished career in professional basketball. Price, whose jersey was retired by Georgia Tech, holds multiple university records including all-time leader in three-point field goal percentage (.440), steals (240), consecutive games started (126), and minutes played (4,604). He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1986 before being drafted into the NBA by the Dallas Mavericks in 1986 and subsequently traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he spent the majority of his career.
Internationally, Price represented the United States national team, securing gold medals at the 1983 Pan American Games and the 1994 FIBA World Championship as a key member of ‘Dream Team II.’ Following his impactful playing career, Price transitioned into coaching, beginning at the high school level. He served as head coach for Whitefield Academy and later progressed to assistant coaching roles with several NBA teams, including the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic, and Charlotte Hornets. Demonstrating his leadership at the collegiate level, he also served as head coach for the Charlotte 49ers from 2015 to 2017. Currently, Mark Price leverages his extensive experience and profound understanding of competitive sports as a sought-after speaker on teamwork and leadership.
His unique perspective, cultivated through years at the pinnacle of professional basketball as both an athlete and coach, offers invaluable insights to diverse audiences, emphasizing strategic execution and collaborative success.