If Coby Karl’s last name looks familiar, it’s because he is the son of NBA Coach George Karl. The 33-year-old also played in the NBA for eight years, including a year for the Los Angeles D-Fenders and Lakers.
After former D-Fenders head coach Casey Owens was promoted to be a Lakers assistant coach, the void was filled by Karl. Last season, Karl served as an assistant coach for the D-League New York Knicks affiliate, the Westchester Knicks.
Both Coby and his father are cancer survivors. Coby beat thyroid cancer in 2006-07 and played shooting guard for the Los Angeles D-Fenders during the 2007-08 season.