He then spent two years as the director of player development of the NBA's minor league, the NBA Development League. In September 2008, he was hired by the Houston Rockets as the director of player programs. On December 6, 2011, Respert was hired by the Minnesota Timberwolves as a player development coach.
He had two notable positions: first, as the head of player development in the NBA's minor league from 2006 to 2008; then, as director of player programs with the Houston Rockets from September 2008 until December 2011. He was later hired by the Minnesota Timberwolves as a coach for their player development program on December 6, 2011.