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Men's Wearhouse Announces 9Th Year in Partnership with the National Basketball Coaches Association October 17, 2017 Men's Wearhouse Announces 9th Year In Partnership With The National Basketball Coaches Association Joseph Abboud Named Official Wardrobe Supplier to the NBCA FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Men's Wearhouse enters its 9th year in partnership with the National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA) as the Official Wardrobe Supplier to the NBCA. Joseph Abboud will be dressing 24 NBA head coaches in Joseph Abboud Custom suits for the 2017-2018 season. Each head coach has been fitted at the NBA Coaches Summit in Chicago this past September where they carefully selected from a range silhouettes, styles, and the finest Italian fabrics to personally design their custom suits. Each coach will receive 10 suits and 20 ties this season. Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors and winner of the 2017 NBA Finals, says, "With 82 games a season, it's important to look professional and have confidence on the court. We have incredible pride representing an American made brand like Joseph Abboud." The NBA head coaches participating in the program include: • Kenny Atkinson, Brooklyn Nets • Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors • Scott Brooks, Washington Wizards • Jason Kidd, Milwaukee Bucks • Brett Brown, Philadelphia 76ers • Tyronn Lue, Cleveland Cavaliers • Mike Budenholzer, Atlanta Hawks • Michael Malone, Denver Nuggets • Rick Carlisle, Dallas Mavericks • Nate McMillan, Indiana Pacers • Dwane Casey, Toronto Raptors • Doc Rivers, Los Angeles Clippers • Steve Clifford, Charlotte Hornets • Quin Snyder, Utah Jazz • Billy Donovan, Oklahoma City Thunder • Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics David Fizdale, Memphis Grizzlies • • Terry Stotts, Portland Trail Blazers • Alvin Gentry, New Orleans Pelicans • Tom Thibodeau, Minnesota Timberwolves • Fred Hoiberg, Chicago Bulls • Stan Van Gundy, Detroit Pistons • David Joerger, Sacramento Kings • Frank Vogel, Orlando Magic As part of their commitment to the partnership, the coaches will be giving back by participating in the annual Men's Wearhouse National Suit Drive in July. Men's Wearhouse collects gently used professional clothing for Americans transitioning back into the workforce. Men's Wearhouse partners with over 170 non-profit organizations across the country to help disadvantaged individuals regain employment through job readiness programs and workforce assistance "The National Suit Drive is a great cause that helps give confidence to those seeking employment and I'm proud to be supporting it," says Rick Carlisle, head coach of the Dallas Mavericks and President of the NBCA. All Joseph Abboud tailored clothing is manufactured in America at the company's factory in New Bedford, MA. Joseph Abboud Custom clothing is available at Men's Wearhouse stores nationwide. For more information on Joseph Abboud Custom, visit menswearhouse.com. Find high-resolution imagery from the NBCA coaches suit fittings here. About Men's Wearhouse Founded in 1973 and a subsidiary of Tailored Brands, Inc. (NYSE:TLRD), Men's Wearhouse is the largest specialty retailer of men's apparel and rental product in the U.S. with over 750 stores, including Men's Wearhouse and Tux, nationwide. Men's Wearhouse carries a full selection of suits, sport coats, slacks, formalwear, sportswear, outerwear, dress shirts, footwear and accessories in non-exclusive and exclusive merchandise brands such as Joseph Abboud, AWEARNESS Kenneth Cole, BLACK by Vera Wang, among others. Tuxedo and suit rentals are available at both Men's Wearhouse and Tux stores, which also offers a limited selection of retail merchandise, and Men's Wearhouse stores nationwide. For additional information on Men's Wearhouse, please visit menswearhouse.com. Follow us on social media: Instagram – @menswearhouse Twitter – @menswearhouse Facebook – Men's Wearhouse About the National Basketball Coaches Association The National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA) is the labor association that represents basketball coaches in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Founded in 1976 by legendary Boston Celtics player and coach, Tommy Heinsohn, the NBCA consists of all NBA Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and alumni, and works closely with the NBA on all matters that pertain to the coaching profession. For more information, visit www.nbacoaches.com. Follow us on social media @nbacoaches. Contact details: Men's Wearhouse Media Contacts: Diego Louro, PR Director, [email protected] Caroline Smith Passe, PR Marketing Manager, [email protected] NBCA Media Contact: David s. Fogel, Executive Director, [email protected] View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mens-wearhouse- announces-9th-year-in-partnership-with-the-national-basketball-coaches-association- 300537357.html SOURCE Men's Wearhouse.
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