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Ferret
posted on 07-12-2002 @ 2:52 PM      
Psychopath
Registered: Oct. 00
No, I didn't pull this one out of my ass. I liked him as a player, but he was quiet couldn't convince other on a team to follow him when he was scoring 25 points a game and pulling down 10+ rebs, how the hell does he think he can do it while he's yelling at them in practices?

It mentions the Wiz and Knicks as the two teams he's had talks with. Honestly, wouldn't be surprised if he joined up with his friends Jordan and Falk in Washington, plus he'd have an ally in the front office when MJ retires and becomes an owner and GM again.

Here's the story from ESPN.com

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Ewing pondering life after basketball

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ESPN.com news services


Patrick Ewing might be ready to trade his his uniform for a whistle.

The Orlando Magic center has begun exploring the possibility of a coaching career, having had conversations with at least two NBA teams about becoming an assistant coach, the Orlando Sentinel reported Friday.

In the past two days, Ewing -- who turns 40 next month -- has spoken with the New York Knicks and the Washington Wizards, the newspaper reported, citing multiple league sources.

The conversations are believed to be preliminary, but the former longtime Knicks center and 11-time all-star is seriously thinking about life after playing basketball.

Neither Ewing nor his agent, David Falk, could be reached for comment.

Meanwhile, the Magic have received no official word on Ewing's plans. When asked about Ewing two weeks ago, Magic Coach Doc Rivers said he has "zero read" on what the center will do. Ewing is still under contract with the Magic, and he is considering playing out the final year of his two-year $4.4 million contract.

Ewing had the worst statistical season of his NBA career last season, but he gained the Magic's praise for his willingness to offer advice to the team's young stars -- Tracy McGrady and Mike Miller -- while tutoring rookie center Steven Hunter during practice.

His credibility as a great player could translate to being an effective assistant coach.

If he were to retire to become an assistant, Ewing or his agent would have to contact the Magic and, most likely, the two sides would negotiate so that Ewing could collect a portion of the $2.3 million he is scheduled to make next season.

Ewing averaged career lows in points (6.0), rebounds (4.0) and minutes (13.9) with the Magic. He missed 17 games because of injury and only started four games last season. Ewing lost his starting job in preseason and seemed uncomfortable playing a reserve role and having inconsistent minutes, but he rarely complained.



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Francine Banger
posted on 07-12-2002 @ 6:24 PM      
O&A Board Regular
Registered: Dec. 00
Why not be Head Coach? I mean he couldnt be any worse than Don Chaney.

Come to think of it, Why not become GM? He surely couldnt be any worse than Scott Layden. As long as you have a pulse and can operate a telephone, your better than him.

Ferret
posted on 07-14-2002 @ 2:50 PM      
Psychopath
Registered: Oct. 00
quote:
Why not become GM?


Because he would start trading away players for bananas.

Then again, with the guys on this team, that wouldn't be such a bad idea.



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