In 2019, Phil Handy became an Assistant Coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. He was born in San Leandro, California and attended and played at Skyline College and University of Hawaii, where he received a bachelor’s degree in sociology. Coach Handy went on to play in the CBA and also played professionally overseas in Israel, France, England, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Australia.

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

2025-Present – Dallas Mavericks (Assistant Coach – Jason Kidd)

2019-2025 – Los Angeles Lakers (Assistant Coach – Frank Vogel, Darvin Ham, & JJ Redick)

2018-2019 – Toronto Raptors (Assistant Coach – Nick Nurse)

2013-2018 – Cleveland Cavaliers (Assistant Coach – Mike Brown, David Blatt, & Tyronn Lue)

2011-2013 – Los Angeles Lakers (Player Development Coach/Assistant Coach – Mike Brown, Bernie Bickerstaff, & Mike D’Antoni)