Fagan: Eddie Jordan to be fired soon; Stefanski to be evaluated

by Jordan Sams on Mar 9, 2010 10:43 PM PST

Comcast-Spectacor is ready to fire 76ers coach Eddie Jordan, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.

Several other sources also indicated that the organization will "seriously evaluate" Sixers general manager Ed Stefanski, who hired Jordan less than a year ago.

One of these sources indicated that the company had considered terminating Jordan earlier, but likely was "deterred" by the early-season firing of former Flyers coach John Stevens.

Comcast-Spectacor owns both franchises.

These sources indicated that Jordan could be fired before this season ends - if it becomes obvious he has lost the team - but more likely after the final game of this dismal season.

One of these sources also characterized Comcast-Spectacor chairman Ed Snider as "up in arms" about Jordan's coaching effort, with another source with intimate knowledge of the management's thinking calling Jordan's coaching "baffling."

This is far from shocking, but it's great to hear. It doesn't sound like a matter of 'if' anymore, but a matter of 'when' or 'how soon'. It's also encouraging to hear that Stefanski isn't safe either.

And whether or not Snider was really "up in arms", the image of him throwing his arms up in the air, hurling a scotch glass across the room, and putting a cigar out on his newly-purchased swag brings a warm, fuzzy feeling to my heart.

It might be today, it might be tomorrow, it might be April 15, but a change is coming Sixers fans -- and that's something to get excited about!

In the meantime, let's milk EJ's abilities for all we can. Ping pong balls for everyone!

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P.S. Read about potential candidates here.

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This is obvious news

But it’s great to see it in writing. Once the Eddies are gone, I’ll be happy. Once a quality coach and GM are in place with a detailed long term plan, I’ll be thrilled.

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by DanyS on Mar 9, 2010 10:49 PM PST reply actions

The key is getting a quality GM. Without a quality GM, there probably won’t be a quality coach, and without a quality coach, we’ll be in the same predicament over and over and over again.

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by Jordan Sams on Mar 9, 2010 10:50 PM PST up reply actions

Where can I read about potential GM replacements?

by yosoysean on Mar 9, 2010 11:27 PM PST reply actions

Good question. I’ll have to look into that.

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by Jordan Sams on Mar 10, 2010 8:41 AM PST up reply actions

You can find a bunch of retread names much like you can for coaches…that’s what’s available to fans – that doesn’t mean what’s available – just what fans can talk about

I think the sixers should hire jerry west

or jeannie buss

by jemagee on Mar 10, 2010 8:42 AM PST up reply actions

News just made my day.

by CPaulin on Mar 10, 2010 3:51 AM PST reply actions

One of these sources indicated that the company had considered terminating Jordan earlier, but likely was “deterred” by the early-season firing of former Flyers coach John Stevens.

This statement is just stupid if true.

Now Eskin will get ‘credit’ for breaking a story so obvious it’s like reporting sun rise

by jemagee on Mar 10, 2010 6:30 AM PST reply actions 1 recs

rec'd

God I hate that Man

"I'm kinda annoyed right now...I was with the Eagles for four years, I was cheating for four years...nobody covered it!!" -Freddie Mitchell on Tiger Woods:

by JerseyJay on Mar 10, 2010 6:33 AM PST up reply actions

And another thing…how is it NOT obvious that the idiot has lost the team.

They lost to the pacers in Indiana without Danny Granger

by jemagee on Mar 10, 2010 6:41 AM PST reply actions

In other news of the stupid – the clippers think that allowing a player to choose his coach and GM will help them recruit Lebron James?

The Clippers, according to another source within the organization, are hoping to persuade James to come if he also can pick his coach, and possibly his general manager. Aside from the franchise’s reputation for one blunder after another, the Clippers will have some attractive assets to offer a free agent like James. Kaman is one of the league’s best centers. Power forward Blake Griffin, who missed this season with a knee injury, is considered a sure-bet star on the rise. Davis is a former All-Star, and young guard Eric Gordon has great potential

by jemagee on Mar 10, 2010 6:42 AM PST reply actions

Why is this stupid? Why not try, what is the harm or risk? I don’t see why this is stupid.

by DeanH on Mar 10, 2010 7:03 AM PST up reply actions

Letting a player decide who your coach and/or GM is stupid because – well – they’re players – that doesn’t mean they know who a good coach or GM is…heck just look at the number of players who have failed as GM’s and coaches (yes they’ve succeeded as well).

Letting a player pick the folks who run your roster is almost as silly as making moves based on what the fans want.

If that’s the plan – just let lebron be the coach GM then

by jemagee on Mar 10, 2010 8:00 AM PST up reply actions

we should let meeks do this for the sixers.

by TheGrizz on Mar 10, 2010 7:58 AM PST up reply actions

Eddie Jordan did not lose the Sixers as coach, because that implies he at one point had them.

Kurt Helin — ProBasketballTalk.com

by Tanner Steidel on Mar 10, 2010 8:37 AM PST reply actions 1 recs

+1

"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain

by soman319 on Mar 10, 2010 10:57 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs

reccing a rec? my god the possibilities.

Liberty Ballers

by Michael Levin on Mar 10, 2010 7:55 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

great news

But it’s a big reason why owners of a franchise should only own 1 because it’s a conflict of interests.

Fagan said "One of these sources indicated that the company had considered terminating Jordan earlier, but likely was “deterred” by the early-season firing of former Flyers coach John Stevens."

When you run one franchise depending on how the other works is a conflict of interests, and isn’t doing what’s best for both teams. if you have 2 bad coaches at once, maybe you should fire the people making the bad hirings.

Chase Utley is so good that on one pitch he stole second, third and the shortstop's hat.

by ajr142 on Mar 10, 2010 9:37 AM PST reply actions