The Orlando Magic should send Stan Van Gundy packing.
I'll be honest: I don't like him. I think he's annoying, and he's a poor representative of basketball coaches. He complains a lot. He whines. And, he can't manage his temper.
But he, like his brother, does know how to coach.
His players, however, have seemed to stop listening. The Celtics, for all intents and purposes, should not have beaten the Magic -- especially twice. Those wins did serve as a teaching tool, though. Orlando clearly has some problems with cohesion and resolve; they had trouble finishing the game. And, they became frustrated when the Celtics took command.
Plus, it's no secret that Dwight Howard is looking for a way out. Stuff like that never bodes well for locker rooms.
So, if the Magic want to perform this season, either Howard or Van Gundy has to go. And, it would be absurd for them to trade Howard, even though his name has been in speculation for months. They let a megastar go once before: Shaquille O'Neal. They can't let it happen again.
So, a new coach might help keep order and control egos. Stan Van Gundy, too, doesn't really have an inspiring personality: he's biting, aggressive. Players find him hard to work with.
I doubt you're listening, Otis Smith. But, if you are, take my word.
Let him go.
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