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Late last night, news broke that new Orlando Magic coach Billy Donovan, former coach of the two-time national champion Florida Gators, wanted out of his contract that he signed with Orlando three days ago. According to Andy Katz on ESPN.com, Donovan signed a five-year, $27.5 million contract on Friday. The Orlando Magic issued a statement early this morning, saying, "While Central Florida, the Orlando Magic and Billy were energized with the announcement of his contract signing on Friday, we know there was a different feeling in Gainesville and people have been tugging at him since that time."
According to Katz's column, "Donovan's hiring Thursday prompted the sale of 200 Magic season tickets by Friday afternoon. Magic communications director Joel Glass confirmed that number after Friday's news conference introducing Donovan to a standing ovation from the entire on-site Magic organization at the RDV Sportsplex in Orlando." I pity the Orlando Magic and their season ticket holders. Imagine waking up Friday, you hear your Orlando Magic just signed Billy Donovan, you purchase season tickets, then he tries to get out of his deal. Donovan's got himself into a bind, tick off University of Florida fans in Gainesville or Orlando Magic fans. With Kobe's flip-flopping trade requests last week, it seems that if you feel the need to flip-flop, you might want to work in the NBA.
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