Somewhat lost amidst the Lakers’ search for their head coach was Phil Handy. Perhaps the only candidate in-house worthy of an interview, Phil Handy expressed a desire to become a head coach, sending a pretty clear signal to the franchise’s front office.
The message may have been received but it wasn’t returned as there were never any reports of Handy receiving an interview for the position. Now, the team may face potential competition to retain him as part of their coaching staff under new head coach Darvin Ham.
According to longtime NBA reporter Marc Stein, the Brooklyn Nets could potentially go after Handy this offseason.