While October 28, 2020 will long be remembered as the day when we learned Daryl Morey was heading to Philadelphia, the Sixers were also busy today filling out Doc Rivers’ coaching staff. First, we learned Pacers assistant coach Dan Burke would be joining the bench, courtesy of ESPN’s Tim Bontemps:
The Sixers are hiring longtime Pacers assistant coach Dan Burke, league sources tell ESPN. Burke joins former Grizzlies and Kings coach Dave Joerger on Doc Rivers’ coaching staff, and is widely regarded for his defensive acumen.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) October 28, 2020
Burke spent eight years in Portland as a video coordinator and scout, before joining the Pacers’ coaching staff in 2000.