Bobcats To Interview Magic Assistant Coach Patrick Ewing

Rick Osentoski-US PRESSWIRE

Per Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo, Magic assistant coach Patrick Ewing will interview with the Charlotte Bobcats:

The Bobcats are working to set up a meeting with Ewing once the Magic are finished in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Ewing is a close friend of Charlotte owner Michael Jordan, and several sources believe the Hall of Fame center will turn out to be a serious candidate for the opening. Charlotte will make pitches to Golden State Warriors assistant Mike Malone and former Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan, but will likely hire its next coach from a pool of candidates like Ewing who have been less in demand for head-coaching jobs.

This job is not in high demand – the Bobcats were the worst team in NBA history this season – so that may leave the door open for a coach like Ewing.

As we’ve mentioned before, another current Magic assistant coach, Steve Clifford, could potentially join Ewing in Charlotte.

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