Get to know Pat Williams, Orlando Magic Co-founder who had sadly passed on at the age of 84 following complications from viral pneumonia.
Pat Williams was a basketball hall of famer who co-founded Orlando Magic co-founder and served as a general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers. He died on July 17, 2024 at the age of 84 following complications from viral pneumonia.
In his career, he served as a general manager with NBA teams in Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Orlando, including the 1983 World Champion 76ers. In addition, he was named as one of the 50 most influential people in NBA history in 1996.
In his NBA career, he has led his teams to 23 NBA Playoffs and five NBA Finals. He won four NBA draft lotteries, including back-to-back winners in 1992, 1993 and in 2004. Nineteen of his former players have become NBA head coaches.
Pat Williams was a basketball hall of famer who co-founded Orlando Magic co-founder and served as a general manager of the Philadelphia 76er