When the Philadelphia 76ers fired head coach Eddie Jordan, he knew it was not the final buzzer for him.
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Instead he saw it as an opportunity to do what he had always wanted — coach "pure basketball" to kids at his alma mater, Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, D.C. And he does it for free, spending hours in the gym helping young men achieve "class and dignity." Jordan may return to pro ball someday, but for now, he's happy with his fulfilling timeout. My Generation learns more.
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Former NBA coach Eddie Jordan returned to his roots and now coaches young high school players. — Photo by AARP Broadcast Publicity
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