In 2020, DJ Bakker became an Assistant Coach for the Detroit Pistons. 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

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

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