homeytennis
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What is the backstory about Scott Skiles resigning in Orlando this morning? He lasted all of one season.
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Here's what I found: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/spo...les-resigns-orlando-magic-20160512-story.html
"Skiles had doubts about the direction of the team and the team's culture, and he clashed at times with general manager Rob Hennigan.
Reached by phone by the Orlando Sentinel today, Skiles said he would not comment beyond a statement he released through the team.
In that statement, he said: “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.”"
Later on in the article:
"One of the disagreements between Skiles and the Magic front office was about the team's point guard situation. Hennigan and the front office regarded — and still regard — Payton as the franchise's point guard of the future. Skiles did not.
Skiles' philosophy on how to develop young players was best seen in how he handled swingman Mario Hezonja, who had been the fifth overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.
Skiles held Hezonja accountable. If Hezonja made repeated defensive miscues, Skiles took Hezonja out of the game because Skiles felt that was the best way to give Hezonja a foundation for the future."
"Indeed, Skiles had been unhappy for several months, going back to at least mid-January."
"Skiles’ resignation stunned Magic players.
On Twitter, swingman Evan Fournier wrote: "WHAT THE [expletive]."
Also on Twitter, Oladipo wrote: "Im as surprised as anyone else, but I just wanna thank coach skiles for helping us but especially me improve on both ends of the floor this year in my 3rd season. What I learned from him I will keep with me for the rest of my career. I wish him all the best in anything he does.""
"Skiles had doubts about the direction of the team and the team's culture, and he clashed at times with general manager Rob Hennigan.
Reached by phone by the Orlando Sentinel today, Skiles said he would not comment beyond a statement he released through the team.
In that statement, he said: “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.”"
Later on in the article:
"One of the disagreements between Skiles and the Magic front office was about the team's point guard situation. Hennigan and the front office regarded — and still regard — Payton as the franchise's point guard of the future. Skiles did not.
Skiles' philosophy on how to develop young players was best seen in how he handled swingman Mario Hezonja, who had been the fifth overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.
Skiles held Hezonja accountable. If Hezonja made repeated defensive miscues, Skiles took Hezonja out of the game because Skiles felt that was the best way to give Hezonja a foundation for the future."
"Indeed, Skiles had been unhappy for several months, going back to at least mid-January."
"Skiles’ resignation stunned Magic players.
On Twitter, swingman Evan Fournier wrote: "WHAT THE [expletive]."
Also on Twitter, Oladipo wrote: "Im as surprised as anyone else, but I just wanna thank coach skiles for helping us but especially me improve on both ends of the floor this year in my 3rd season. What I learned from him I will keep with me for the rest of my career. I wish him all the best in anything he does.""
Skiles was a retarded hire in the first place.