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Keith Pompey: The #Sixers have parted ways with assistant coach Coby Karl and player development associate coach Terrell Harris, according to sources.
Elsewhere on Philadelphia’s assistant coaching front, Coby Karl is not expected back, league sources told HoopsHype. Karl was previously head coach of the South Bay Lakers and Delaware Blue Coats before joining Nick Nurse’s staff in 2023.
Even those who are close to Karl, like former player and current Lakers assistant Nate McMillan, believe Karl’s candor in the book will have lasting implications, particularly when it comes to Coby’s chances to get a head job. “When you say things like that, it can get under people’s skin. This whole thing is about networking and who you know. If people feel a certain way, or look at you in a certain way, it can make it hard,” McMillan said. “But if it wasn’t for Coby, I don’t think George would have many regrets about what he said. A lot of what he said is real … it’s just things that other people wouldn’t say.”
“I think we are all proud to continue his lineage,” Coby said. “We are not afraid to speak up at difficult times. We are not scared to ask the hard questions, and we are not scared to be ourselves. So people can say whatever they want about my father as far as his lack of final success in terms of championships, but I think he has created championship children.”
Jorge Sierra: TOP SCORERS IN VEGAS SUMMER LEAGUE HISTORY Glen Rice Jr: 301 points (18.8 ppg) Rashad Vaughn: 305 points (13.3 ppg) Vander Blue: 313 points (10.4 ppg) Coby Karl: 337 points (11.6 ppg) ARCHIE GOODWIN: 375 points (12.5 ppg) Just an FYI.
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A 1959 Washington Daily News study found nearly 100 members of Congress had their spouses, children or other family members on the payroll. Even after federal anti-nepotism legislation passed in response to John F. Kennedy appointing his brother Bobby as attorney general, relationships are still leveraged to aid family members in Washington. President Clinton placed his wife, Hillary, in charge of a healthcare task force, and Donald Trump brought in his daughter and son-in-law. Having an NFL executive of the year as a grandfather certainly helped Sean McVay get his foot in the door. Having a legendary coach as a father helped Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone as well as Philadelphia assistant coach Coby Karl. So, yeah, Bronny James benefited from his father’s name. He also carries the weight of his father’s name. And on the day he was drafted, arguably one of the happiest moments of his life, he learned that weight is most likely never coming off. Accusations of nepotism will shadow his career until he shines on his own. And even then, he’ll be second-guessed.
Keith Pompey: Hall of Fame coach George Karl, the father Sixers assistant Coby Karl, was on hand for Friday's practice in Lakewood, CO.
Kyle Neubeck: With Mike Longabardi expected to become Sixers' G-League coach, as Woj already reported, a source says G-League coach Coby Karl is expected to join the Sixers' staff under Nick Nurse
Keith Pompey: Doc Rivers on Jaden Springer: "Just trying to find a position where he can fit in. I think here [The Sixers NBA G-League facility] will be big for him... I think [Sixers G-League coach] Coby [Karl] is gonna be great for Jaden and all the young guys as well."
Noah Levick: Sixers have announced the following moves on their coaching staff: -Jamie Young hired as assistant on Doc Rivers' staff -Dwayne Jones promoted to asst coach/player development -Coby Karl named Blue Coats head coach -J.P. Clark, Isaiah Fox hired as Delaware assistants
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Harrison Faigen: Coby Karl is not returning as coach of the South Bay Lakers next season, league sources tell @LakersSBN. Karl has coached the Lakers' G League team since 2016.
Ryan Ward: Miles Simon will be the leader on the sideline for the #Lakers during Summer League in Las Vegas. Coby Karl will be his associate head coach. These roles are flipped during the California Classic in Sacramento.
Joey Buss: Busy offseason for SBL - Nick Mazzella, Heather Mau, and Coby Karl all received interviews to join NBA teams. Nick was promoted to Director of Pro Personnel for LAL, and Coby is set to HC the California Classic. And Congratulations to Heather for her call up to a new NBA team!
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