Monday, November 24th, 2008 at 11:11 am  |  60 responses

Wizards Fire Eddie Jordan

by Ryne Nelson

The Wizards are headed for the lottery, and Coach Eddie Jordan already received his pink slip. Injuries and bad luck ultimately defined Jordan’s five-year tenure with the team.

From the Washington Post (H/T: BDL):

According to sources familiar with the situation, the Wizards have relieved Coach Eddie Jordan of his duties. Jordan was informed of the decision this morning.

Ed Tapscott, who had carried the title of Director of Player Development but traveled with the team and essentially served as an extra assistant coach, will take over coaching duties.

Why would the Wizards fire their coach 11 games into the season?

It’s not Jordan’s fault the Wizards suffered major injuries this season and committed over $100 million to an injury prone (former) superstar guard.

Eddie Jordan, in actuality, proved he can lead a decent roster well into the Playoffs. However, when a team starts off 1-10, the coach almost always has to go—justified or not.

Jordan did a fine job with an oft-injured (and flawed) team. Jordan’s out, but no coach can save the Wizards this year.

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  • http://hibachi20.blogspot.com Moose

    witness, Thibodeau ain’t leavin’ my backyard.

  • http://www.celtics.com Celts17

    Where’s Rod Strickland when you need him? Eddie Jordan is a decent guy-it’s not his fault he has no players. And let me tell you, Agent Zero sure seemed to be moving around pretty good in all those Adidas “Brotherhood” spots he filmed all summer. What a dink…

  • http://www.celtics.com Celts17

    That’s right Moose-Thibodeau ain’t goin’ nowhere! You’ll have to pry him from Boston’s cold, bloody hands! Why don’t they just hire Isaiah Thomas and go back to being the Bullets..?

  • Jolst

    Like it’s his fault…

  • http://hoops4life.com overtime

    Eddie Jordan-Most underated coach in the L

  • Jonah Motley

    This was a move made out of desperate measures, they will be in the lottery praying for a high pick.

  • Jonah Motley

    This was a move made out of desperate measures, they will be in the lottery praying for a high pick.I live in the DMV and follow the Wizards closely and have thought of different ways this team could improve, trust me this wasnt one of them. Were gonna need a stud in the draft and a likable and respectable coach to get better.

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