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The Philadelphia 76ers are ready to make a move on their coaching search.
The Sixers are set to interview former Washington Wizards coach Eddie Jordan on Friday, the first candidate that will meet face-to-face with team president Ed Stefanski.
Jordan, who had already expressed interest in the job, was fired by the Wizards in November and interviewed with the Sacramento Kings this week.
"It's an opportunity for me to get in front of 'Ski and see what both parties have to offer," Jordan said by phone on Thursday night. "I'm just hoping they like me."
Stefanski declined comment on the coaching search, other than to say earlier this week the job was "wide open."
Jordan has ties with Stefanski from their four seasons together with the New Jersey Nets. Jordan was an assistant coach and Stefanski in the front office when the Nets played in two straight NBA Finals.
Because of their friendship, Jordan has been linked to the opening almost since December, when Stefanski fired Maurice Cheeks. Tony DiLeo, who has since returned to his old job in the front office, led the Sixers to the playoffs. They were eliminated by the Orlando Magic in six games.
Jordan, speaking on his way to his home in New Jersey, said he didn't expect to hear from the Kings until early next week.
The Kings also interviewed Dallas Mavericks executive vice president of basketball operations Paul Westphal.
Jordan is 230-288 in coaching stints with the Wizards and a previous stop with the Kings.
The Sixers are set to interview former Washington Wizards coach Eddie Jordan on Friday, the first candidate that will meet face-to-face with team president Ed Stefanski.
Jordan, who had already expressed interest in the job, was fired by the Wizards in November and interviewed with the Sacramento Kings this week.
"It's an opportunity for me to get in front of 'Ski and see what both parties have to offer," Jordan said by phone on Thursday night. "I'm just hoping they like me."
Stefanski declined comment on the coaching search, other than to say earlier this week the job was "wide open."
Jordan has ties with Stefanski from their four seasons together with the New Jersey Nets. Jordan was an assistant coach and Stefanski in the front office when the Nets played in two straight NBA Finals.
Because of their friendship, Jordan has been linked to the opening almost since December, when Stefanski fired Maurice Cheeks. Tony DiLeo, who has since returned to his old job in the front office, led the Sixers to the playoffs. They were eliminated by the Orlando Magic in six games.
Jordan, speaking on his way to his home in New Jersey, said he didn't expect to hear from the Kings until early next week.
The Kings also interviewed Dallas Mavericks executive vice president of basketball operations Paul Westphal.
Jordan is 230-288 in coaching stints with the Wizards and a previous stop with the Kings.
