WNBA fans thrilled over ex-Lakers assistant coach bringing NBA experience to Unrivaled (Image credit: Getty)
Former LA Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy will travel to Miami in January to become a head coach in Unrivaled.
Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier’s league keeps making high-profile additions and will give Handy his first chance as a head coach.
Reporter Marc J. Spears shared the news on social media on Friday, sparking plenty of reactions from fans.
Handy will have his first experience as a head coach with a yet-to-be-named team.
One said that Handy should join forces with a specific star in the league.
“We want Phil Handy to coach Angel Reese’s Team!! Please!!” one fan wrote.
Others said that he deserved a chance as an NBA head coach but still celebrated that he’ll be present in this upcoming competition.
“Phil deserves an NBA job but atleast he gettin the bag,” one fan said.
“Congrats @94feetofgame !! Wish you were still with the Lakers but wishing you the best of luck in this next venture!” another fan said.
“Gonna be interesting to see how he transitions to head coach,” another fan wrote.
Some fans said he should join the Milwaukee Bucks coaching staff instead.
Phil Handy started his NBA coaching career in 2011, joining the LA Lakers as a development coach.
After two years at Staples Center, he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers as an assistant. He stayed there for five years before moving to the Raptors in 2018.
After spending a single season in Canada, Handy returned to the Lakers, where he spent five years (2019-24) before being dismissed by the front office as JJ Redick landed in Los Angeles to take over the 17-time NBA champions.
Phil Handy reacts after being named an Unrivaled head coach
Handy talked with Marc J. Spears about this new opportunity in his journey.
He shared his excitement about this opportunity, hailing the coaches and players who will participate in the first-ever Unrivaled season.
“I’m very excited to be part of the first Unrivaled season with some amazing coaches and athletes,” Handy said (via Andscape).
“Supporting women in sports has been a longstanding passion of mine, and I truly appreciate the chance to continue contributing to their growth and success.”
Teresa Weatherspoon was also announced as another head coach in this competition.
Team assignments for coaches, rosters and schedules are set to be revealed on Wednesday.
News
“Don’t be stupid”
Angel Reese hilariously shuts down Funny Marco’s dating choices for her – Image Source: Getty Comedian Funny Marco joined Angel Reese on the latest episode of her podcast, “Unapologetically…
PHOTOS: Angel Reese reʋeɑls new look in new offseɑson style
Angel Reese reʋeɑls fresh look with new hɑirdo following brɑided ɑnd blonde offseɑson styles [Picture Credit: Getty] Angel Reese likes to stɑy ɑt the toρ of her gɑme….
Teammate Angel Reese’s good deed goes awry when she reveals a shocking truth
Angel Reese’s teammate Isabelle Harrison’s good deed goes awry as she makes shocking revelation. (Image Source: Getty) Angel Reese’s teammate Isabelle Harrison shared a surprising experience on…
WATCH: Befoгe Aпgel Reese aпd Caιtlιп Claгk weгe bιtteг WNBA гιvals, they weгe AAU teaммates who гespected each otheг oп the couгt.
Caιtlιп Claгk aпd Aпgel Reese have alгeady becoмe the two bιggest пaмes ιп the WNBA. Sιмply мeпtιoпιпg theм togetheг pгoduces passιoп, debate, ιпteпsιty, мeмoгιes aпd fιeгce opιпιoп. 3 Caιtlιп…
“You cɑn’t see me”
After just one seɑson, Cɑitlin Clɑrk ɑnd Angel Reese hɑʋe ɑlreɑdy become the two biggest nɑmes in the WNBA. The Indiɑnɑ Feʋer ɑnd Chicɑgo Sky stɑrs brought unρrecedented…
Angel Reese is looking for reʋenge ɑnd is doing something thɑt will mɑke her ɑ dɑnger on the WNBA court
Reese showcɑses skills in new trɑining ʋideo Chicɑgo Sky stɑr ɑnd WNBA sensɑtion Angel Reese.Instɑgrɑm @ɑngelreese5 Chicɑgo Sky‘s rising stɑr Angel Reese is wɑsting no time hitting the gym…
End of content
No more pages to load
