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LeBron James' Ex-Lakers Coach Is Following Him to the 76ers
The veteran player-development coach brings three championship rings and experience with LeBron James as Philadelphia builds around its core.
- On Friday, reporter Marc J. Spears confirmed that Phil Handy is finalizing an agreement to join head coach Nick Nurse's staff with the Philadelphia 76ers, describing him as a "great addition."
- The hiring reunites Handy with superstar LeBron James and Nurse, whom he previously supported during championship runs with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.
- Known as one of the NBA's elite player development coaches, Handy built his reputation working with stars like Kobe Bryant and James, focusing on footwork and ballhandling.
- This addition aims to help Philadelphia integrate James alongside established stars Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown as the team builds around the all-time leading scorer.
- Handy joins the Sixers after spending one season with the Dallas Mavericks, where he served under Jason Kidd before the two sides mutually parted ways this offseason.
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