Tony DiLeo (born August 8, 1955)[1] is a former American basketball executive and former coach. He served as the 21st head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA, taking over the position mid-season on December 13, 2008 after then-head coach Maurice Cheeks was fired after starting the season with a 9–14 record. The team went 32–27 under DiLeo's leadership (finishing the season 41–41 overall), and lost their Eastern Conferencequarterfinals series to the Orlando Magic. At the end of the season, DiLeo withdrew his name from consideration to return as head coach, opting instead to return to the Sixers' front office as senior vice president and assistant general manager.[2] He was promoted to general manager in 2012, but was subsequently removed at the end of the season.[3]
DiLeo played basketball at Tennessee Tech and La Salle University, where, as a junior, he was named first-team Academic All-American and went on to graduate maxima cum laude from the La Salle School of Business.
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International basketballedit
DiLeo was involved international basketball as both a player and a coach. He won nine national titles in the former West Germany's top divisions, seven in the women's (with DJK Agon 08 Düsseldorf) and two in the men's competition (with BSC Saturn Köln), and earned Coach of the Year honors in 1987. He also held the role of West German federation Women's National Coach from 1981 to 1985. While in Europe, he wrote and published the European Basketball Handbook, a guide designed to acclimate American players overseas.[5][6]
Philadelphia 76ersedit
DiLeo has been a part of the 76ers basketball operations department since the 1990–91 season. After spending years within the organization in positions including director of scouting and assistant coach, DiLeo notably held the positions of Director of Player Personnel from 1999 to 2003 and was promoted to Senior vice president/assistant general manager in September 2003.
After the 76ers fired Maurice Cheeks on December 13, 2008, DiLeo was named interim head coach. Taking over the Sixers who had started the season with a 9–14 record, DiLeo managed to finish the 2008–09 season with a 41–41 record. This record was good enough to clinch the Sixers the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference for the playoffs and a matchup with the third seeded Southeast Division champion Orlando Magic. After taking game one of the series, the team lost four of five, including an ugly series-clinching loss in game six. On May 12, it was reported that DiLeo had asked team president and general manager Ed Stefanski to remove his name from consideration to return as head coach. DiLeo opted instead to return to the Sixers' front office as senior vice president and assistant general manager.[2]
In 2012, DiLeo became the 76ers' general manager.[7]
DiLeo is married to Anna DiLeo, a former German professional basketball player, originally from Romania.[8] They have two sons who both play basketball: – T. J., played college basketball at Temple University, and had a professional career overseas,[9] while his younger brother Max, played at Monmouth University and is currently playing professionally in Europe.[10] The family lives in South Jersey.
Referencesedit
^(in German) Tony Di Leo – Munzinger Online (charge for full access)
^. www.delcotimes.com. Archived from the original on 2015-09-23.
^Moore, Tom. "DiLeo on the defensive", Bucks County Courier Times, May 13, 2009. Accessed June 18, 2012. "DiLeo, a Cinnaminson High School graduate who still lives there, said he's looking forward to spending more time with his wife, Anna, and sons TJ and Max."
^Phil Jasner: Tony DiLeo, '78, produces "European Basketball Handbook" from experience. (posted Oct. 10, 2006)
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Tony DiLeo born August 8 1955 1 is a former American basketball executive and former coach He served as the 21st head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA taking over the position mid season on December 13 2008 after then head coach Maurice Cheeks was fired after starting the season with a 9 14 record The team went 32 27 under DiLeo s leadership finishing the season 41 41 overall and lost their Eastern Conference quarterfinals series to the Orlando Magic At the end of the season DiLeo withdrew his name from consideration to return as head coach opting instead to return to the Sixers front office as senior vice president and assistant general manager 2 He was promoted to general manager in 2012 but was subsequently removed at the end of the season 3 Tony DiLeoPersonal informationBorn 1955 08 08 August 8 1955 age 68 Philadelphia Pennsylvania U S SportCountryUnited StatesSportBasketballTeamWashington Wizards Contents 1 High school 2 Collegiate career 3 Professional career 3 1 International basketball 3 2 Philadelphia 76ers 4 Head coaching record 5 Personal life 6 ReferencesHigh school editDiLeo was a basketball star at Cinnaminson High School in Cinnaminson Township New Jersey 4 Collegiate career editDiLeo played basketball at Tennessee Tech and La Salle University where as a junior he was named first team Academic All American and went on to graduate maxima cum laude from the La Salle School of Business Professional career editInternational basketball edit DiLeo was involved international basketball as both a player and a coach He won nine national titles in the former West Germany s top divisions seven in the women s with DJK Agon 08 Dusseldorf and two in the men s competition with BSC Saturn Koln and earned Coach of the Year honors in 1987 He also held the role of West German federation Women s National Coach from 1981 to 1985 While in Europe he wrote and published the European Basketball Handbook a guide designed to acclimate American players overseas 5 6 Philadelphia 76ers edit DiLeo has been a part of the 76ers basketball operations department since the 1990 91 season After spending years within the organization in positions including director of scouting and assistant coach DiLeo notably held the positions of Director of Player Personnel from 1999 to 2003 and was promoted to Senior vice president assistant general manager in September 2003 After the 76ers fired Maurice Cheeks on December 13 2008 DiLeo was named interim head coach Taking over the Sixers who had started the season with a 9 14 record DiLeo managed to finish the 2008 09 season with a 41 41 record This record was good enough to clinch the Sixers the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference for the playoffs and a matchup with the third seeded Southeast Division champion Orlando Magic After taking game one of the series the team lost four of five including an ugly series clinching loss in game six On May 12 it was reported that DiLeo had asked team president and general manager Ed Stefanski to remove his name from consideration to return as head coach DiLeo opted instead to return to the Sixers front office as senior vice president and assistant general manager 2 In 2012 DiLeo became the 76ers general manager 7 Head coaching record editLegend Regular season G Games coached W Games won L Games lost W L Win loss Playoffs PG Playoff games PW Playoff wins PL Playoff losses PW L Playoff win loss Team Year G W L W L Finish PG PW PL PW L Result Philadelphia 2008 09 59 32 27 542 2nd in Atlantic 6 2 4 333 Lost in First Round Career 59 32 27 542 6 2 4 333Personal life editDiLeo is married to Anna DiLeo a former German professional basketball player originally from Romania 8 They have two sons who both play basketball T J played college basketball at Temple University and had a professional career overseas 9 while his younger brother Max played at Monmouth University and is currently playing professionally in Europe 10 The family lives in South Jersey References edit in German Tony Di Leo Munzinger Online charge for full access a b DiLeo Out As Sixers Coach Tony DiLeo out as Sixers GM Rockets Sam Hinkie in www delcotimes com Archived from the original on 2015 09 23 Moore Tom DiLeo on the defensive Bucks County Courier Times May 13 2009 Accessed June 18 2012 DiLeo a Cinnaminson High School graduate who still lives there said he s looking forward to spending more time with his wife Anna and sons TJ and Max Phil Jasner Tony DiLeo 78 produces European Basketball Handbook from experience posted Oct 10 2006 nbacom profile Tony DiLeo named 76ers general manager The Driven Senior Leader Max DiLeo Cinnaminson NJ Patch Archived 2011 08 22 at the Wayback Machine 46ers Kapitan DiLeo Unser Ziel ist der zweite Platz Lokalsport Giessener Allgemeine Zeitung www giessener allgemeine de Archived from the original on 2015 02 20 MU mens hoops recruiting news The Hawks Nest Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tony DiLeo amp oldid 1212235705, 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