When the Orlando Magic hired Scott Skiles as their new head coach on May 29th, they absolutely knew what they were getting, and I don't say that simply because of his close ties to the organization as a former player: Skiles' 876 games as a coach make him the most experienced helmer the team has hired since Chuck Daly.
With that experience comes a reputation, which in Skiles' case means defensive excellence. For a Magic squad which underachieved on that side of the ball a season ago, that expertise is welcome.