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Typically, an NBA coaching search plays out as follows. First, the previous coach gets fired. Next, unless an interim is quickly decided, the team begins a search. Eventually, some finalists are interviewed and a new coach is decided.
But lest we forget, there is one unofficial step that, without fail, always happens. That step? Ask Patrick Ewing if he would like the job so he can declare his candidacy.
Knicks legend Patrick Ewing, an NBA assistant coach for the past seven seasons, told The Post yesterday he would love to coach the Nets and hopes to be considered whenever they decide to fill the position permanently. […]
“Of course,” Ewing said after his Magic beat the Knicks, 114-102, at the Garden. “I would be back home. I still live in New Jersey. I just want an opportunity. Yes, I would love to coach the Nets.”
Does this sound familiar? It should, because it’s exactly what he said when the Wizards job opened up this summer, when the Knicks continued to struggle and, oh I don’t know, every single damn time a coaching job opens up.
Hey, sports media people, a lot of other assistant coaches want coaching jobs too. Why don’t you ask them if they’d be interested in coaching vacancies? I’m sure Monty Williams would be very willing to talk.
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