TheOrlandoTragic 28 Report post Posted April 4, 2012 http://www.clickorlando.com/sports/Sources-Howard-demands-Van-Gundy-be-fired/-/1636890/10177084/-/fpxj9s/-/index.html In order for Dwight Howard to sign a contract extension this summer with the Orlando Magic, team owners will have to fire head coach Stan Van Gundy, as well as his coaching staff, sources close to the team and the NBA told Local 6 Sports Director David Pingalore. Pingalore's sources confirm this talk is "amping" up in recent weeks. According to the sources, the probability of Van Gundy's staff to be released from their final year of the contract is very high. The sources confirm that if Van Gundy and his staff are fired, the Magic will use the exclamation that they "just couldn't win in a timely fashion." Pingalore's Magic sources confirm that Howard continues to convey to team owners that he wants a change in the coaching staff. There was an ESPN.COM report out before the trade deadline that Howard told the Magic to fire Van Gundy. Both parties denied that rumor. But as one league source told Pingalore, firing Van Gundy will not come as a surprise to people that work in the NBA and that it would come from the direction of Dwight Howard. The league source did say this is pretty much a done deal based on Howard's demands and the Magic are already putting pieces together to make this decision after the season. However, One Magic player who did not want his named used said that there is still is a possibility that Van Gundy could return. "Do not think Stan leaving is a done deal yet," said the player. Pingalore talked to Magic owner Rich DeVos about Howard's alleged demands for Van Gundy's departure. "He's not going to dictate what is going to happen," DeVos said. "We talked to him about it and the mistake that we made is that we didn't talk to him about his preferences. "He can't make those decisions and choices," DeVos added. "We will make those but we will let him know what we are making and we want his opinion on what fits and doesn't fit." Pingalore's NBA source said that the Magic would be foolish to fire Van Gundy as he is one of the league's best head coaches. Sigh. Although this does come from Pingalore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan the Magic Fan 253 Report post Posted April 4, 2012 If it's coming from Ping then I'm pretty sure SVG is getting an extension. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Magic Man 81 Report post Posted April 4, 2012 I think everybody knew this would happen,we need a change anyway,I hope Otis is gone too. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arielle 138 Report post Posted April 4, 2012 Believe it or not, I'd rather lose Dwight's drama and lack of leadership over Stan. Stan is an amazing coach who has done wonders with this highly flawed roster. He took a borderline mediocre team to the Finals in 2009. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beast From The East 663 Report post Posted April 4, 2012 Believe it or not, I'd rather lose Dwight's drama and lack of leadership over Stan. Stan is an amazing coach who has done wonders with this highly flawed roster. He took a borderline mediocre team to the Finals in 2009. Mediocre team? You Cray 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase 209 Report post Posted April 4, 2012 Stupid. Fire SVG then once Dwight leaves next year anyway we're without a coach and an All-Star. How about we fire the man who has made every bad move to put us in the pickle we're in currently. Now their's a thought!....:svgsad: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franchero MVP 391 Report post Posted April 4, 2012 :wacko: ping is a moron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YaBoyR 62 Report post Posted April 4, 2012 Stupid. Fire SVG then once Dwight leaves next year anyway we're without a coach and an All-Star. How about we fire the man who has made every bad move to put us in the pickle we're in currently. Now their's a thought!....:svgsad: Dwight wont leave if Stan is gone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beast From The East 663 Report post Posted April 4, 2012 We need a YBR update 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VCplusD12 91 Report post Posted April 4, 2012 We need a YBR update :svgsad: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YaBoyR 62 Report post Posted April 4, 2012 We need a YBR update :svgsad: lol im here whats up 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Magic Man 81 Report post Posted April 4, 2012 This better not leak to the media ESPN,last thing we need is friction between Dwight and SVG heading into the playoffs.It sounds like this guy just wants to make a name for himself,we know Dwight will deny it with the media,but I do believe he and Stan are tired of each other,Stan has called out Dwight a lot this year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
