Philadelphia 76ers top assistant coach Dave Joerger is stepping away from coaching after he was diagnosed with a form of "head and neck" cancer, he told ESPN. He will be undergoing chemotherapy.
Joerger has been undergoing treatment for the last two weeks and multiple Philadelphia officials, including Doc Rivers, already knew of his diagnosis. He only missed one road game, but now the team's extended road trip will force him to remain in Philadelphia for treatment.
He informed players of his diagnosis in a meeting after their Saturday loss against the Pacers. Joerger, 47, said he has Stage 1 cancer.