In 2024, D.J. Bakker became an Assistant Coach for the Charlotte Hornets. He was born in Highland, Indiana and attended and played at Trinity Christian College, where he received a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

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

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

2021-2022 – Motor City Cruise (Head Coach)

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

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

2016-2018 – Toronto Raptors (Player Development Coach – Dwane Casey)

2015-2016 – Dallas Mavericks (Player Development – Rick Carlisle)

2013-2014 – Orlando Magic (Regional Advance Scout – Jacque Vaughn)

2009-2010 – Chicago Bulls (Video Coordinator – Vinny Del Negro)