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Named head coach of the Orlando Magic on June 7, 2007, following the two-year tenure of Brian Hill. Van Gundy previously spent 12 seasons with the Miami Heat, first as an assistant under Pat Riley, then becoming head coach for two-plus seasons. In Miami, he finished with a 112-73 record, leading the Heat to a 59-23 record and into the Eastern Conference final, where they lost to the Detroit Pistons. Riley replaced him early the next season (11-10). Prior to joining the NBA, Van Gundy was the head coach at the University of Wisconsin.
Named head coach of the Orlando Magic on June 7, 2007, following the two-year tenure of Brian Hill. Van Gundy previously spent 12 seasons with the Miami Heat, first as an assistant under Pat Riley, then becoming head coach for two-plus seasons. In Miami, he finished with a 112-73 record, leading the Heat to a 59-23 record and into the Eastern Conference final, where they lost to the Detroit Pistons. Riley replaced him early the next season (11-10). Prior to joining the NBA, Van Gundy was the head coach at the University of Wisconsin.
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Lakers Easily Defeat Magic in Game One of NBA Finals
Associated PressSTAPLES CENTER -- One step toward redemption, one step toward a ring. Kobe Bryant and the Lakers began the NBA finals with power and purpose. Bryant, playing like a man possessed, scored 40 points and the Lakers, who have waited nearly one year for a...Tags: Staples Center, Leonardo DiCaprio, Phil Jackson, National Basketball Association, Dwight Howard
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Lakers Take 3-1 Lead with OT Win Over Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Arms raised in triumph, Derek Fisher walked up the floor looking as if he had just landed the knockout punch.
He delivered two.
Fisher forced overtime with a 3-pointer with 4.6 seconds left in regulation and then drilled another with...Tags: Pau Gasol, Hulk Hogan, J.J. Redick, Phil Jackson, National Basketball Association
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Lakers Defeat Magic in OT
Associated PressLOS ANGELES -- Stopped cold by a pick near the free-throw line, Kobe Bryant watched as Orlando's Courtney Lee headed toward the basket and a shot at history. Bryant was frozen. Suddenly, the Los Angeles Lakers' march to a 15th NBA title - and his dream...Tags: Chris Webber, Pau Gasol, Warren Beatty, Staples Center, Leonardo DiCaprio
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Lakers Beat Magic Easily in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Los Angeles TimesLOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant took hold of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and simply would not let go, imposing his will with an increasing and often blinding ferocity tonight at Staples Center. Bryant led the Lakers to a 100-75 victory with a vintage...Tags: Los Angeles Times, Pau Gasol, Staples Center, Phil Jackson, National Basketball Association
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Finals Should Be Short And Tweet, With A Lakers' Sweep
Here we are, and it really doesn't get any bigger than this with only four games to play in this year's NBA Finals.
The thrill, the excitement and the anticipation that come with waiting for Jeanie's next tweet, twit or the latest amateur home video...Tags: Tyrese Gibson, Phil Jackson, Government, National Basketball Association, Dwight Howard
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On The Fly: Roscoe Smith Will Go To UNLV
The Hartford CourantRoscoe Smith is headed to Vegas. A month after getting his release from UConn, Smith, who played an important role on the Huskies' championship team, committed to UNLV. Smith's father gave the news to CBSsports.com. Smith's unfortunate heaves with the...Tags: Avery Bradley, Roscoe Smith, Kevin Youkilis, National Basketball Association, Dwight Howard
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Howard again denies getting Van Gundy fired
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard said he did not try to get Stan Van Gundy fired. "I hate see anyone lose their job," Howard told TMZ.com on Thursday in Beverly Hills, Calif., in his first public comments since Van Gundy was dismissed. The Magic fired...
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Shaq declines invitation to discuss Magic GM job
NBA great Shaquille O'Neal has declined an invitation to interview for the Orlando Magic's vacant general manager position. O'Neal earlier had expressed interest in the job. “When I first heard about the vacancy for the Orlando Magic general...
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The SVG Getaway
Orlando SentinelStan Van Gundy is out as head coach of the Orlando Magic and now he has time on his hands. Where should he go? With the help of our Magic Paper Dolls project and your own adventures, we’d like to see what the SVG Getaway could be. With an...Tags: Twitter, Inc., Facebook
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Van Gundy had character, candor often lacking in sports
I'm going to miss Stan Van Gundy — and not just because of his passion on the court.
I'm going to miss Stan for his passion away from it.
Sure, Stan was a pro on the hardwood. When the Magic axed him Monday, they fired the winningest coach in team...Tags: Dwight Howard, National Basketball Association, Orlando Magic
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The more I know about Howard, the more I appreciate Rose
The Orlando Magic fired coach Stan Van Gundy and general manager Otis Smith this week. And now, Magic center Dwight Howard will trade himself. Which ought to make you appreciate how complete a player Derrick Rose is. That’s physically and mentally....
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What's the end game in Magic Mayhem?
The Orlando Magic are missing a great marketing opportunity:
Reality TV, in all its dysfunctional glory.
You've got people sniping and stabbing each other in the back. You've got good relationships gone bad. Liars, pettiness, egos and big money.
What's...Tags: Washington Wizards, Dwight Howard, National Basketball Association, Shaquille O'Neal, Alex Martins
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