Bobcats head coach/general manager Bernie Bickerstaff has apparently his choices down to two for his lead assistant post.

Bickerstaff confirmed on Thursday that Avery Johnson and Sam Mitchell are prime canadiates for the position.

Since Johnson, who played last season in Golden State, could continue playing instead, he might sign with the Bobcats as a player as Bickerstaff wants to sign some veterans to mentor the younger players.

Bickerstaff already has hired two assistants, Gary Kloppenburg and John Outlaw. His son J.B., who is a radio analyst for the Timberwolves, is also expected to join his father's staff.