This morning the New York Post's Peter Vecsey reported that Larry Brown was granted permission by the Bobcats (see: Jordan, Michael) to be the head coach of the 76ers, if Philadelphia chooses to hire him.
Now, I would usually take Vescey's rumors with a grain of salt. He's the guy who usually starts these crazy rumors (anyone remember the insane Bosh-for-Bynum talks?), but this story has one little caveat that makes it very plausible.
Larry Brown's wife and young children currently live in Philly, making this story much more believable. It looks like the coaching spot in Philly is definitely going to be up for grabs as well, the reports out of Philly aren't if Eddie Jordan will be fired but when he will be fired.
I like the idea of this move for both teams. Charlotte could use a new coach, as Brown tends to lose teams sometimes, and they could use the power of Michael Jordan's networking to get a talented coach who will stay for a few years. The Bobcats have a good base to work with, and some good young talents who could end up being solid pieces in Gerald Henderson and D.J. Augustin.
The Sixers have the type of talents that Larry Brown could turn into a winning team. Quick, tough defenders at 3 positions with Thad Young, Andre Igoudala and an improved Jrue Holiday, and a decent paint defender in Dalembert. I also wouldn't be surprised if Brown could inch a little more efficiency out of Lou Williams and Marreese Speights - two players who could be real offensive weapons. Best of all this might lead to a reinvented and successful Elton Brand, something that both Brand and the Sixers deserve.
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