ESPN Sources: The Orlando Magic are promoting Anthony Parker to GM, replacing longtime league executive John Hammond who’s decided to transition into a senior advisory role.
Surprise semi-retirement move from Hammond. Anthony Parker did make the Lakeland team a G-League champion, so that's a better record already than most people out there can show.
Also, some promotions in the structure, namely Pete D'Alessandro moving into VP of Basketball Operations. I have no opinion of him in this role, but I'll say I was not happy when we hired him into our org based on his record with the Kings and how their fan base celebrated getting rid of him.
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What do we call them? Welt-park? Welt-er? Just doesn’t ring the same as Welt-Ham
I'm ready for the era of Parklife!
Not sure were Welt fits in there.
Excited for this. Gotta believe Hammond feels like he's leaving the team in good hands + setting Parker up to succeed. I imagine he feels pretty good about the pieces he's put together on this team.