The Magic put a lot of faith in Borrego in handing him the keys for the rest of the season after the All-Star Break’s conclusion. There were reports the Magic wanted to hire their coach during the All-Star Break, but that may have been nothing more than George Karl trying to angle more for the Sacramento job he eventually got.
Orlando is going to be incredibly patient again with their coaching hire, it would appear. And Borrego can do a lot of work to earn at least consideration if he keeps this kind of play going.
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