Ewing headlines Orlando coaching staff

07.3.2007

Orlando, FL (Basketball News) - The Orlando Magic finalized new head coach Stan Van Gundy’s staff on Tuesday, announcing four assistants, most notably future Hall-of-Famer Patrick Ewing.

An 11-time All-Star, including a span of 10 straight seasons from 1988-97, Ewing averaged career marks of 21.0 points and 9.8 rebounds while playing with the New York Knicks, Seattle SuperSonics and Orlando Magic in 17 NBA seasons.

Ewing will be joined on the Magic staff by Brendan Malone, Steve Clifford and Bob Beyer. Ewing and Clifford worked together as assistants for the Houston Rockets, Malone has nearly 20 years of NBA coaching experience, including stints as the head coach of the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Beyer has spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Dayton.

"Brendan, Patrick, Steve and Bob bring a great deal of experience and knowledge to Orlando," said Van Gundy. "All four possess tremendous work ethic, have great attention to detail and will help our players reach their full potential. We are very excited to have them join our coaching staff.’

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