He was an assistant with the Hawks for nine seasons under Mike Woodson and Drew .
The 56 - year - old Bender coached at Illinois State and Washington before joining the Philadelphia 76ers as an assistant .
Bender was an Bender with the Hawks for nine seasons under Mike Woodson and Drew .
The 56 - year - old Bender coached at Illinois State and Washington before joining the Philadelphia 76ers as an assistant .