Sixers Press Releases

QUOTE SHEET – SIXERS HEAD COACH EDDIE JORDAN

Rod Thorn
New Jersey Nets President

“I think Eddie is a terrific coach. We had him as an assistant here in New Jersey and there is no doubt that he knows basketball. He has coached on a lot of different levels and has certainly paid his dues to get to this point. “He’s not only a terrific coach but terrific person and I think Philadelphia made a great move.”

Jerry West
Longtime NBA Executive

“We had him as a player while I was the Lakers General Manager. He is a hard worker and a student of the game, so it is no surprise to me that he has become a successful head coach in this league. “With the talent and personnel that the Sixers have – they’re an athletic team that cuts and moves without the ball - Eddie’s system should fit them very well and they will give other teams problems.”

Jason Kidd
Dallas Mavericks Point Guard

“I think he’s the right guy for Philadelphia. Eddie understands what it takes to win in this league, he’s a great communicator with his players and he will install a great system offensively that will make everyone better.” Charles Barkley
TNT NBA Analyst As told to the Philadelphia Daily News

“I think Eddie Jordan would be a fine choice. They're going to have a good, solid team. ... I think he's a helluva coach. He did a good job with Washington. That team probably overachieved.”

Jeff Van Gundy
ESPN NBA Analyst

“I’ve known Eddie forever and we coached together at Rutgers. He has a brilliant basketball mind and has a personality that gets the most out of players. “When I coached against him, I know every time we went in to face one of his teams, I had to prepare differently because of the way he had his guys ready to play.”

Lawrence Frank
New Jersey Nets Head Coach

“I have worked with Eddie and coached against him and I can say he a complete coach. He is an outstanding communicator and teacher of the game on both ends of the ball, plus he has a great feel for how to maximize the use of his personnel and shown the ability to adjust to different situations as they arise. “He will be very successful and will do a great job of building on the two consecutive playoff berths while incorporating Elton Brand into the mix and getting the most out of that team.”

Pat Riley
Miami Heat President

"Eddie Jordan was always one of my favorite players. He was smart, intuitive and always one step ahead of his teammates when it came to the X's and O's. I just always felt that when he was a player that he would most likely become a coach. He has proven to be an exceptional basketball coach in the NBA and this is a great position for him."

Peter Luukko
President/COO of Comcast-Spectacor, Chairman Global Spectrum

"I think he brings organization and professionalism to our organization. He has been in the game for years. He has been a head coach in two cities, which I think is very important. I think you are going to see a team, as Eddie stated, has its roots in defense but now improving on the offensive flow. I am very excited to see him here."

"I think Ed Sefanski ran a great process. He talked to seven different coaches. He brought them in and interviewed them. It was the right process. This is a big decision for our team. This is the head coach. It is a long term commitment. The right process is when you hire the right coach and I believe that is what Ed (Stefanski) did."