[IMGl]http://www.nba.com/media/sixers/king-cheeks_300_050524.jpg[/IMGl]On May 24, Maurice Cheeks was introduced as the 21st head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. Cheeks wore the Sixers uniform for 11 seasons, leading the team to a world championship in 1983. His No. 10 hangs in the rafters as one of seven numbers retired by the Sixers. He was then an assistant coach with the team for seven years before becoming the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers in 2001. <u>Cheeks' Coaching Resume</u> 2001-2002 49-33 <font color="Blue">(.598)</font> Playoffs: 0-3 2002-2003 50-32 <font color="Blue">(.610)</font> Playoffs: 3-4 2003-2004 41-41 <font color="Blue">(.500)</font> 2004-2005 22-33 <font color="Red">(.400)</font> <u>Playing Career Highlights</u> All-time Sixers franchise leader in assists (6,212) All-time Sixers franchise leader in steals (1,942) Third all-time in games played for Sixers (853) A four-time All-Star (1983, 1986-88) Ranks fourth on the NBA's career steals list (2,310) Four-time All-Defensive first team selection (1983-1986) <div align="center">Maurice Cheeks File</div>
