The Orlando Magic have a new general manager after the team announced Wednesday that assistant GM Anthony Parker would be promoted to the top job. Parker will replace outgoing GM John Hammond, who will become a senior advisor to the president of basketball operations.
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Parker, 48, first joined the Magic as a scout in 2012 after a 15-year playing career that included a six-year stint in Israel and nine years in the NBA. He was the 21st overall pick in the 1997 draft and played for the Magic, the Philadelphia 76ers , the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Parker averaged 9.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in the NBA.
"Anthony brings a unique perspective to our group as a former player and it has been great to watch his progression from player to scout to G League GM to the Magic's assistant general manager," Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said in a statement."Anthony is the ultimate team player and we look forward to his continued leadership, experience and energy.
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