ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Nagbitiw bilang coach ng Orlando Magic si Scott Skiles matapos ang isang season sa koponan.

Hindi inaasahan ang desisyon ni Skiles nitong Huwebes (Biyernes sa Manila) dahil wala namang balak ang management na sibakin siya, higit at nagabayan niya ng koponan sa matikas na 35-47, kahit hindi sapat para sa playoff.

“This is certainly a challenging day for us, an unexpected day,” pahayag ni Magic general manager Rob Hennigan.

“I think that when Scott and I first met a year ago we had some great dialogue. We talked about basketball philosophy, basketball character and the things we look for in players. Quite honestly that dialogue continued throughout the course of the season. So with the news we received from Scott (on Wednesday), we were very surprised by it, took as aback a little bit.”

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Walang namang ibinigay na dahilan ang 14-year veteran coach at dating Magic player hinggil sa kanyang desisyon.

“After much thought and careful consideration, I and I alone, have come to the conclusion that I am not the right head coach for this team,” sambit ni Skiles.

“Therefore, effective immediately, I resign my position as head coach of the Orlando Magic. I realize this type of decision can cause much speculation. The reality though is in the first sentence. It is simple and true. Any other rumors are pure conjecture.”