Skiles Had to Assure Magic Hired Him for Right Reasons

(Scott) Skiles’ name had been linked to the job ever since team officials fired Jacque Vaughn in early February.

In reality, however, the Magic first had to overcome a significant obstacle, a hurdle in Skiles’ mind.

“I wanted to make sure I was being hired because they thought I could coach, not because I was someone that was affiliated with the organization in the past,” Skiles said.

Source: Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel