Stan Van Gundy Out As Orlando Magic Coach

Stan Van Gundy has been fired as head coach of the Orlando Magic after five season. General Manager Otis Smith was also let go after a six-year tenure with the team.

Center for the Magic, Dwight Howard, was said to have issues with Van Gundy. In April, Van Gunday said in a press conference that Howard had gone to ownership and asked for Van Gundy to be fired in order to re-sign with the team. The all-star Howard is a free agent this summer. He is currently recovering from back surgery in Los Angeles .

The Magic were eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs this season. They lost in five games to the Indiana Pacers. According to ESPN, Van Gundy was 259-135 in the regular season and 31-28 in the playoffs.