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Ewing eyes Nets coaching job

Knicks legend Patrick Ewing, an NBA assistant coach for the past seven seasons, told The Post yesterday he would love to coach the Nets and hopes to be considered whenever they decide to fill the position permanently.

Lawrence Frank was fired yesterday after an 0-16 start. The Nets extended their losing streak to 17 last night with a 106-87 loss to the Lakers.

“Of course,” Ewing said after his Magic beat the Knicks, 114-102, at the Garden. “I would be back home. I still live in New Jersey. I just want an opportunity. Yes, I would love to coach the Nets.”

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Ewing, the Magic assistant credited for boosting Dwight Howard into the NBA’s best center, still has a home in Englewood, N.J.

Ewing was hurt when Knicks president Donnie Walsh did not extend the greatest Knick ever an interview when the team was searching for a coach after the 2007-08 season. Hiring Ewing would be risky but a terrific public relations move. Ewing is close to Courtney Lee, who played for the Magic last season.