Former assistant Casey Owens was announced as the Los Angeles D-Fenders new head coach on Tuesday after the Lakers NBA Developmental League team’s initial choice departed shortly after he was hired.
Conner Henry was tabbed the D-Fenders head coach June 10, but accepted a position on the Orlando Magic coaching staff June 26. Owens, who has coached in China, Venezuela, the NBA D-League and the Continental Basketball Association, replaces Phil Hubbard. In one season with the D-Fenders, Hubbard’s team finished fourth in the West Division with a 17-33 record.
“I want to thank Nick Mazzella, the Buss family and the entire organization for this opportunity,” Owens said.