In 2024, DJ Bakker became an Assistant Coach for the Charlotte Hornets. Coach Bakker was born in Highland, Indiana and played for and graduated from Trinity Christian College, where he received his bachelor’s degree in business administration. Coach Bakker and his wife, Laura, have three children (Chasity, Kinsley, & Benson).

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

2024-Present – Charlotte Hornets (Assistant Coach – Charles Lee)

2023-2024 – Milwaukee Bucks (Assistant Coach – Adrian Griffin & Doc Rivers)

2020-2023 – Detroit Pistons (Assistant Coach/Player Development Coach – Dwane Casey)

2018-2020 – Detroit Pistons (Player Development Coach – Dwane Casey)