Tony DiLeo

Tony DiLeo has served in the front office of the Philadelphia 76ers since 1990 and as vice president and assistant general manager since 2003. On December 13, 2008, news agencies reported that 76ers head coach Maurice Cheeks was fired and DiLeo would serve as interim head coach.ESPN.com: 76ers Fire Cheeks, Sources Say

After playing basketball in college, both at Tennessee Tech and LaSalle, he played in West Germany, where he also served as a coach. DiLeo coached both men and women in Germany, winning nine national titles. He was honored as the West German coach of the year in 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985, as well as the German coach of the year in 1987.NBA.com: Tony DiLeo

In 1990, DiLeo joined the Philadelphia 76ers franchise. He was named the team's director of player personnel in 1999, which he served as for four years. In 2003, DiLeo was promoted to the team's vice president and general manager.NBA.com: Tony DiLeo

• NBA.com: Tony DiLeo

• ESPN.com: 76ers Fire Cheeks, Sources Say (December 13, 2008)

• Los Angeles Times: ... 76ers Fire... Cheeks; Tony DiLeo is Interim Coach (December 13, 2008)

• Philly.com: Billy King and Tony DiLeo on the Sixers' draft (June 29, 2007)

• ESPN Video: Maurice Cheeks Fired By 76ers (Time: 5:19)