As a savvy businessman, one can say with near certainty Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins has heard the old adage about not working with friends. Perhaps as it relates to now-departed Magic head coach Scott Skiles however, Martins threw out his copy of “100 Business Sayings to Live By.”
Going forward, it is fair to say the longtime Magic staffer has learned his lesson. No powerful man likes to be embarrassed.
“He was a fan favorite, and he was an Alex Martins favorite to begin with,” Martins said Thursday when addressing his feelings. “So I’m as disappointed as the fans are today that Scott made this decision.