Rajon Rondo would be a great fit for Sixers, while Dave Joerger could solidify the defense | Podcast

Hiring Joerger as an assistant coach would provide the defensive presence and grit the Sixers have lacked since Lloyd Pierce departed in 2018 to become the Atlanta Hawks' head coach.

The Lakers' Rajon Rondo takes the trophy after the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat to win the NBA Championship in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. He would be a great addition for the 76ers.Read moreWally Skalij / MCT

by Keith Pompey

Published Oct. 15, 2020, 8:22 a.m. ET

In this Locked on Sixers podcast, Keith Pompey talks about how the additions of point guard Rajon Rondo and former head coach Dave Joerger would impact the 76ers.

Pompey says Rondo, who reportedly will opt out of his Los Angeles Lakers contract, would be the perfect fit for the Sixers. He also says hiring Joerger as an assistant coach would provide the defensive presence and grit the Sixers have lacked since Lloyd Pierce departed in 2018 to become the Atlanta Hawks' head coach.