Scott Skiles emerges as a candidate for the Pelicans’ job

Scott Skiles has unexpectedly emerged as a candidate for the ?New Orleans Pelicans' vacant coaching position, according to league sources.

Skiles has joined Golden State Warriors associate head coach Alvin Gentry and ESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy on the list of coaches who have been interviewed by the Pelicans for the position.?

Skiles has a longtime admirer in the New Orleans organization in Pelicans general manager Dell Demps, who played for Skiles when he coached in Greece.