Each week, Coat Check will highlight the Delaware Blue Coats, the NBA G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers.
CHECKING IN
Fresh off a break in the schedule for NBA All-Star Weekend, the Blue Coats (16-21) split a pair of home contests to conclude a six-game home stand.
In last Wednesday’s win over the Fort Wayne Mad Ants (Indiana Pacers), the Blue Coats scored a season-high 140 points.
On Friday against the Maine Red Claws (Boston Celtics), fittingly ‘76ers Night’, Sixers big man Amir Johnson made an appearance and started for the Coats. He posted 15 points (7-12 fg) and seven rebounds in an overtime loss.
CATCHING UP WITH...
This week, we sit down with Blue Coats head coach Connor Johnson, who joined the Coat Check podcast to discuss his first season with the team, and reflect on the time he spent as a member of Brett Brown's staff with the 76ers.
To listen to the podcast, click below, and also check out some excerpts from the conversation.
How does being a G League head coach compare to what you expected?
In terms of development, where do you hope to see the most growth as the team heads into March?
Best basketball memory in your career so far [at any level]?
Johnson joined the 76ers in 2014 and spent the 2017-18 season as the Director of Player Development and Coaching Administration under Brett Brown.
UP NEXT
The Blue Coats hit the road for a Wednesday meeting against the Eastern Conference-leading Long Island Nets (Brooklyn Nets) at 7:00 p.m.
The team then travels to Maine for a rematch against the Red Claws on Friday night at 7:00 p.m.
Photos: Wayne Terry