Former Grizzlies and Kings head coach Dave Joerger has agreed to join the Sixers as an assistant on Doc Rivers‘ new staff, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link).
Joerger, who took over as the Grizzlies’ head coach in 2013, led the team to a 147-99 (.598) regular season mark, with three consecutive playoff appearances. His time in Sacramento wasn’t quite as successful, as the Kings had a 98-148 (.398) record and no postseason berths during his three years with the club. However, it’s worth noting that his 39-43 record in 2018/19 represented the Kings’ most successful mark since 2005/06.
The Pacers interviewed Joerger for their head coaching position and Wojnarowski had reported earlier this month that he was a strong contender for the job. However, with Indiana preparing to narrow its field of candidates to three finalists, it appears Joerger didn’t make the cut.
Frank Isola first reported on Wednesday that Joerger was receiving consideration to join Rivers’ staff.
Doc making moves. I rate that.
Time for a big trade and although I’m a huge Ben Simmons fan I think that the team will trade him and build around Embiid.
Goodbye and Good Riddance to Simmons
Enough is enough
When can we get rid of you? Never to soon, right?
@El Don
I know, I know
Ben Simmons is the greatest, just ask an apologist like you and you will tell me!!!!!
SMH
PS Simmons sucked at LSU and he’s sucked for the Sixers
Yep, All-NBA team, All-Star, All-Defensive… totally sucks, right?
Simmons is a Prima Donna Bust!
he will never help the Sixers win anything
You really have no idea what you’re talking about, huh?
Only a handful of players have ever been those 3 things in the same season… Simmons is a generational talent, if you can’t see this, you can’t be helped.
Stick to your lil’ sad Orioles my friend!
Good hire. Doc can’t have hype-men as assistants, all the time.
I expect the Sixers to play at a faster pace this season.
Can’t have too many hype-men! Cutie Erin Andrews says that.
At the very least, incorporate the pick and roll into the offense and catch up to the current NBA.
Great hire. I had him as my top 3 coaching candidates. Hopefully he will be assigned as the lead assistant coach to handle defensive responsibility. Also great fall back option if Rivers doesn’t make it all 5 years