ORLANDO – Orlando Magic co-founder, basketball Hall-of-Fame honoree and sports legend Pat Williams announced his retirement from the team Monday after a career that has spanned more than 56 years, including 30-plus years with the Magic and 51 years in the NBA.
"We are so grateful to Pat Williams for what he has done for sports in Orlando, Fla.," said Orlando Magic Chairman Dan DeVos. "Back in 1986 sat this beautiful city in the center of the state that was the perfect spot to bring what was missing - NBA basketball to the great people of Orlando.