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Patrick Ewing, then an Orlando Magic assistant coach, laughs during a shoot-around before an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Charlotte on March 6, 2012.

The former NBA great was recruited by the Tar Heels out of high school, was defeated by them in the 1982 national championship game, and went his entire NBA career without winning a NBA title due in large part to former Tar Heel Michael Jordan.

USA Today also reports the Kings have done background work on former Atlanta general manager and current team advisor Rick Sund, who would partner with Golden State assistant general manager Travis Schlenk.

There was never much doubt about the general direction of Steve Clifford's career path even before he was old enough to truly consider his options.

Believe or not, one of the hardest things to do in the National Basketball Association is to make it into the All-Star Game during a player's first year in the league.

Patrick Ewing has found a few jobs over the years as an assistant NBA coach, but the league hasn't yet opened it's head-coaching doors to the former Knicks All-Star.

The Charlotte Bobcats have added another Hall-of-Famer to their staff, reportedly naming Patrick Ewing as an associate head coach on Tuesday.

Chris Jent has agreed to become Michael Malone's lead assistant coach with the Sacramento Kings, according to The Bee .

First, what is a moment? For me, it's a play, an appearance, a tableau. A moment only lasts a moment.

From Baby Giraffe: Do you know if Mike Malone will be retaining any of the previous Kings assistant coaches, such as Bobby Jackson or Alex English ? " This was sort of answered after you submitted your question, but let's touch on it here.

Immediately after the Bobcats hired Steve Clifford , Patrick Ewing emerged as his likely lead assistant.

Carmelo Anthony has maintained his desire to see soon-to-be free agent J.R. Smith return to the Knicks, but the streaky sixth man might not be enough to satisfy the team's scoring needs.

Source: www.wcnc.com --- Monday, May 27, 2013Sources have told NBC Charlotte Sports Director, Chris Clark, that the Charlotte Bobcats have reached an agreement in principle with Lakers assistant Steve Clifford as their new head coach.

USA Today Sports reported Monday evening Clifford had agreed to a three-year, $6 million contract with the Bobcats, with the first two years fully guaranteed and the team holding the option for the third year.

Hopefully, the Sixers will wind up with the No. 1 pick tonight. They probably won't, however.

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