In 2026, Demetris Nichols became an Assistant Coach for the Philadelphia 76ers. He was born in Massachusetts and attended and played at Syracuse University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in communication and rhetorical studies. Coach Nichols was selected in the second round by the Portland Trailblazers in the 2007 NBA Draft and went on to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, in the NBA D League, and also played professionally in Puerto Rico and overseas in France, Dominican Republic, Russia, Greece, Croatia, and Italy.

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

2026-Present – Philadelphia 76ers (Assistant Coach – Nick Nurse)