Sometimes, the NBA's coaching carousel spins itself. On Thursday, Scott Skiles left the Orlando Magic spinning their wheels in search of a new head coach.
In a statement released by the team, Skiles announced his sudden resignation:
After much thought and careful consideration, I and I alone, have come to the conclusion that I am not the right head coach for this team. Therefore, effective immediately, I resign my position as head coach of the Orlando Magic. I realize this type of decision can cause much speculation. The reality though is in the first sentence. It is simple and true. Any other rumors are pure conjecture.
Whatever the root cause of Skiles' departure, the Magic must move forward to find their fourth head coach in as many years. Now more than ever, general manager Rob Hennigan will be under pressure to hire the right head coach—and not just because his job could depend on it.
Long before Skiles skipped town, this offseason was shaping up to be a big one in the Magic Kingdom. Between a 10-win improvement in 2015-16, a roster replete with young talent, another lottery pick in this year's dra ...
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