In 2026, Phil Handy became an Assistant Coach for the Philadelphia 76ers. He was born in California and attended and played at Skyline College and the 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

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

2025-2026 – 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)