Sources: Ewing To Get Interview For Bobcats Gig Thursday (Updated With News!)

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Straight from the NBA ESPN page...

The Charlotte Bobcats' coaching search will continue this week when owner Michael Jordan's club interviews Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing on Thursday

Ewing, a close friend of Jordan's and currently an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic, will be the biggest name yet to speak with the Bobcats.

The Bobcats are also going to interview Mike Dunlap (St. John's University Red Storm: Associate Head Coach) today and Dave Joerger (Memphis Grizzlies: Assistant Coach) on Friday.

The Bobcats are also said to have Stephen Silas (Charlotte Bobcats: Assistant Coach) lined up for an interview for an unspecified date.

The Bobcats have already interviewed Mike Malone (Golden State Warriors: Assistant Coach) and Nate Tibbets (Cleveland Cavaliers: Assistant Coach).

The Bobcats have also shown interest in Brian Shaw (Indiana Pacers: Assistant Coach), Nate McMillan (Portland Trail Blazers: Former Head Coach), and Jerry Sloan (Utah Jazz: Former Head Coach).

Patrick Ewing has a "good chance" to become the Bobcats next head coach, a source tells the New York Post.

Take this for what it's worth. Ewing has been considered a favorite by some because of his noted relationship with Michael Jordan, but the team is doing its due diligence in interviewing a multitude of candidates. There is no reason for Charlotte to rush its decision after winning just seven games this season.

Source: New York Post

[Nicbsbll2]

Smart choice would be McMillan. Smart money is on MJ's friend Ewing.

[Chaos]

Please not Ewing. I just don't feel he's the right fit.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Please not Ewing. I just don't feel he's the right fit.

The only problem I have with Ewing is that he is too close to MJ and won't have the balls to tell him the magic word that MJ has been needing to hear since he got here, "no".

[OchoNueve]

Do not want Ewing... Hoping we take a flyer on Mike Malone. He is one of the best X's and O's guy and also gets along well with the young players in Golden State. I think he could be the next Tom Thibodeau

[Porn Shop Clerk]

anyone that thinks ewing won't stand up to jordan never watched any of the classic bulls vs knicks playoff series

ewing might be on of the few guys that wouldn't be intimidated by mike

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

anyone that thinks ewing won't stand up to jordan never watched any of the classic bulls vs knicks playoff series

ewing might be on of the few guys that wouldn't be intimidated by mike

That's on the court, this is business and business wise they are really good friends.

[Porn Shop Clerk]

i just don't see ewing being anyone's lackey

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

I personally wouldn't mind the hire because he may entice guys to sign with Charlotte based on his and Mike's name alone.

[God]

this wouldnt be a disaster or anything

[CardiacCats]

I want Joerger

[Herbert The Love Bug]

I'll be so pissed off. I'm so sick of MJ just hiring his buddies. This team is very young and needs a veteran head coach that knows how to handle that. What ever happened to the Jerry Sloan talks?

[Herbert The Love Bug]

I personally wouldn't mind the hire because he may entice guys to sign with Charlotte based on his and Mike's name alone.

uh no. that won't happen.

[SN03]

Team needs a white coach.