With five minor league championships under his belt , the National Basketball Association finally took notice .
Joerger was hired by the Memphis Grizzlies as an assistant coach for the 2007 -- 08 season under head coach Marc Iavaroni .
With five minor league championships under his belt , the National Basketball Association finally took notice and Joerger was hired by the Memphis Grizzlies as an assistant coach for the 2007 -- 08 season under head coach Marc Iavaroni .