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Makes sense. John Hammond is nearly 70 years old. He's probably ready to stop dealing with the grind of a full time job.

The Magic have also promoted associate GM Pete D'Alessandro to executive vice president of basketball operations.

So the new front office pecking order is...

1. Jeff Weltman
2. Pete D'Alessandro
3. Anthony Parker

Very interesting shakeup. Woj say Parker has been very sought after and other teams have tried to poach him but Magic have been able to keep him

Doesn’t change anything with how decisions are made.

Looks like Hammond is moving into semi-retirement, while the Magic promote a sought-after young(ish) exec to keep him on board. I don't think I've ever heard an interview with Anthony Parker as a front office member, but I've heard and read good things.

Doubt it'll make a huge difference on how things are going, at least in the short term.

Sleepy John Hammond

Milwaukee Bucks GM - 2008-2017
Orlando Magic GM - 2017-2023

His teams advanced past the first round - 0 times

He’s been retired for a decade.

What is Mr. Burns without Smithers?

Jokes aside I think this is best for both sides at this point. Here’s to hoping Parker can help us level up.

RIP WeHam, long live WePark

No matter how you slice it, it's a change. And new perspective.

Yes, Weltman is still the ultimate decision-maker, but now a different mind has no one in between his and the top.

I like that Parker has been with us for so long, especially since it sounds like he could've left.

I'm excited for this development and thank John for what he's brought to the organization.

Anthony Parker is a great story.

Back in 1999, The Magic acquired him as part of the many transactions they made that summer.

They were going to waive him but assistants Tom Sterner and Eric Mussleman convinced the team not too based on his Summer League performance that year.

Parker ended up spending half a season in Orlando before being waived. He did get back to The NBA though.

With The Lakeland (now-Osceola) Magic, they won a G-League Title.

So, this was much deserved for Anthony Parker.

John Hammond is simply stepping back as he winds down a solid career.

eyriq wrote:RIP WeHam, long live WePark

Will they finally discount downtown parking for Magic games in honor of "WePark"?

eyriq wrote:RIP WeHam, long live WePark

WePark sounds like a Parking company lol

Congratulations to Anthony Parker for working his way up. This guy has really crawled his way.

JoshuaPotter wrote:

eyriq wrote:RIP WeHam, long live WePark

Will they finally discount downtown parking for Magic games in honor of "WePark"?

Haha, they should!

I guess waiving Bol was the last straw for Hammond.

Back when he was with the Raptors, I went to one of those events where the players are servers. Anthony Parker was the server for our table.

Really smart, nice, down to earth guy. Sat next to me and my friend, cracking jokes and just being a good human.

Not sure how that will translate to his job but at least he's a good person.

eyriq wrote:

JoshuaPotter wrote:

eyriq wrote:RIP WeHam, long live WePark

Will they finally discount downtown parking for Magic games in honor of "WePark"?

Haha, they should!

I guess waiving Bol was the last straw for Hammond.

I can see the interview now.

We : What is your first act as GM?

Parker : Oh I am totally dropping that Bol-Bol guy. I'm a mover and a shaker and we have enough projects.

We : Thats some fast transitioning. But don't give up any more players.

Good. Glad he’s making it official.