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Heat Assistant Phil Weber to Join Pelicans Coaching Staff

Sioux Falls Skyforce coach and Heat assistant Phil Weber will join former colleague Alvin Gentry’s coaching staff in New Orleans.

After one season coaching the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Miami Heat’s D-League affiliate, Phil Weber will join Alvin Gentry’s coaching staff with the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Sources: D-League Sioux Falls coach Phil Weber finalizing deal to join Alvin Gentry's staff with New Orleans. They were together in Phoenix.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 5, 2015

Weber served as the coach of the Skyforce for just one season, and led them to a 29-21 record and a first round loss in the playoffs.