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Skiles Had to Assure Magic Hired Him for Right Reasons

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(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

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