Magic Hire Scott Skiles As New Coach
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic have hired former player Scott Skiles as their next head coach.
General manager Rob Hennigan announced the hiring Friday. An introductory news conference was set for later in the day. The 51-year-old Skiles becomes the 12th coach in franchise history. He follows Jacque Vaughn, who was fired in February.
In a statement Hennigan lauded Skiles's 13 years as an NBA head coach.
Skiles was a member of the Magic's inaugural team in 1989-90 and played point guard for a total of five seasons in Orlando as part of his 10-year playing career.
He is 13-year veteran NBA coach, with stops in Phoenix, Chicago and Milwaukee. He owns a 443-433 overall coaching record, with his best season coming with the Suns in 2000-01 when they went 51-31.
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