Edward Montgomery "Eddie" Jordan (born January 29, 1955 in Washington, D.C.), is an American former professional basketball player and current coach of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Most recently he was the head coach of the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was fired by the Wizards on November 24, 2008. He was announced as the Philadelphia 76ers head coach on May 29, 2009.
Jordan attended Rutgers University in 1973-19...
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Edward Montgomery "Eddie" Jordan (born January 29, 1955 in Washington, D.C.), is an American former professional basketball player and current coach of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Most recently he was the head coach of the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was fired by the Wizards on November 24, 2008. He was announced as the Philadelphia 76ers head coach on May 29, 2009.
Jordan attended Rutgers University in 1973-1977, and led the school to the 1976 NCAA Final Four, during which he was named East Regional MVP. In his senior season, Jordan was named honorable mention All-America, while setting Rutgers' all-time career records in assists (585) and steals (220). Jordan graduated from Rutgers in 1977 with a degree in health and physical education.
Jordan was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the 1977 NBA Draft (33rd overall), and was acquired by the New Jersey Nets halfway through his rookie season. Jordan tied Norm Nixon (Los...
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