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Orlando Magic fire General Manager Rob Hennigan

ORLANDO, FL — The Orlando Magic fired General Manager Rob Hennigan on Thursday.

The announcement was made by Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins.

Matt Lloyd has been named interim general manager, and will be in the running for the permanent position according to the Orlando Magic.

In a news release, Martins said, “We appreciate Rob’s efforts to rebuild the team, but we feel we have not made any discernible improvement over the last few years specifically. It’s time for different leadership in basketball operations. We certainly wish Rob and his family well.”

Hennigan was hired as general manager on June 20, 2012. The Orlando Magic went 132-278 during his tenure.

Many listeners of News 96.5 WDBO used the “open mic” feature on the station’s free mobile app to voice their opinions.

“Truly the Orlando Magic needs to fire everyone,” one listener said.  “Start over clean.  That’s the only way the team’s going to be any good.”

Ferg from Brevard County says it’s “about time” the Magic made a change.

“With all that talent we’ve had over the past few years, there’s absolutely no reason why we should be in that position.  Let’s give somebody else a chance to take over the torch, and let’s make Orlando Magic great again.”

CLICK HERE to read what Scott Anez of ESPN 580 Orlando had to say about it.

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