Coach Adams posed with Abe Pollin, Susan O'Malley and Judy Holland Burton. LISTEN TO THE PRESS CONFERENCE Mitchell Layton/WNBAE/Getty Images

“What impressed me the most about Michael is his work ethic and his knowledge of the game,” said Holland Burton. “He is determined and believes that with hard work, anything is possible.”

“I am excited for this tremendous opportunity,” said Adams. “I have always been a fan of the Mystics. I am happy to be part of the team and I am ready to go to work.”

Adams joins the Mystics organization following a career in basketball that spanned over 20 years. He spent 11 seasons in the NBA with the Sacramento Kings, Washington Bullets, and the Denver Nuggets before finishing his career with the Charlotte Hornets following the 1995-96 season. During his playing days, Adams averaged 14.7 points, 6.7 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game. He recorded his best career results with Denver during the 1990-91 season when he averaged 26.5 points per game and 10.5 assists per game.

In 1992, as a member of the Washington Bullets, Adams was selected to the Eastern Conference All-Star Team. He led the NBA in three-point field goals during the 1987-88 and 1990-91 seasons. Adams also made at least one three-point field goal in 79 consecutive games, placing him second on the NBA all-time record list behind Dana Barros with 89.

Adams joined the coaching ranks in 1999 as associate head coach of the International Basketball League’s Richmond Rhythm where he took his team to the 1999 Championship Game. In 2000, He returned to the NBA as an assistant coach with the Vancouver Grizzlies where he coached for two seasons. He moved with the team to Memphis in 2001 but left after the 2001-2002 season to pursue business ventures.

Adams attended Boston College where he was named to the All Big-East Second Team for three years and was drafted in the third round of the 1985 NBA Draft by Sacramento. He was an All-Star basketball player at Hartford Public High School in Hartford, CT.

Adams has a 10 year old son Michael Christian.

The Mystics will kick off its seventh season at MCI Center on Saturday, May 22nd versus the Charlotte Sting at 6:00 p.m. Season tickets and partial plans are currently available and can be purchased by calling 202-661-5050