We all saw this coming, right?
The Orlando Magic have parted ways with coach Stan Van Gundy and general manager Otis Smith, the team announced Tuesday.
Smith's fate was most likely sealed when the high-risk acquisitions of players like Gilbert Arenas didn't pan out. Van Gundy was done in by a souring relationship with star center Dwight Howard - a player the team is desperate to re-sign, however unlikely that appears at this point.
If you're thinking, "This is remarkably similar to the situation in Cleveland immediately preceding LeBron James' departure" you're far from alone. I expect the Howard saga to continue along a similar path, and that the all-star center will be leaving Orlando when he hits free agency.
If not sooner.
Van Gundy is generally regarded as one of the top coaches in the league and will likely have his pick of jobs if and when he decides to return to the bench. In the meantime, anyone that has watched his press conferences knows he'd be a great addition to the broadcast booth - possibly alongside his brother Jeff?
- Orlando Magic part ways with coach Stan Van Gundy, general manager Otis Smith - ESPN.
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