After having a 10-game improvement last season, the Magic seemed to be on the right track under Coach Scott Skiles. Then, all of a sudden, Skiles surprisingly resigned after the season leaving the team’s direction in doubt.
Soon after Skiles’ exit, another coach became available.
As luck may have it, the Pacers opted not to renew Frank Vogel’s contract. That might have been the best-case scenario for the Magic in their coaching search.
Including the Magic, 11 teams were in search of a new coach this summer with big markets such as New York, Los Angeles and Houston needing a new man in charge.