FILE - This Nov. 12, 2010, file photo shows Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan during an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, in Atlanta.
John Bazemore, File, Associated Press
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Bobcats will interview Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan on Friday for their vacant head coaching position.
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team hasn't made its list of candidates public.
The 70-year-old Sloan spent 23 seasons with the Utah Jazz before resigning in February 2011. He hasn't coached since.
Sloan first told SI.com on Thursday that he plans to meet with Bobcats officials.
Sloan becomes the ninth known candidate, joining Patrick Ewing, Nate McMillan, Dave Joerger, Mike Malone, Nate Tibbetts, Mike Dunlap and Stephen Silas. The Bobcats also plan to interview Indiana Pacers assistant Brian Shaw.
The Bobcats finished the season 7-59, the worst record in NBA history.
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Michael Jordan looked emotional when watching Sloan's HOF induction speech. I think he has great respect for Jerry.
As I've heard others say, this sort of calls into question the whole idea of Jerry Sloan quitting from the Jazz just because he didn't have a passion for it anymore.
I'm not saying that management has to give us all the More..
Best of luck, Jerry! That franchise has nowhere to go but up! To the Charlotte Bobcats--if this goes over, be ready to learn something about the word "tough."