Pat Williams, Orlando Magic co-founder and longtime NBA executive, dead at 84

Longtime NBA executive and co-founder of the Orlando Magic Pat Williams died Wednesday following complications from viral pneumonia, the team announced in a statement this week. He was 84.

The team released a statement sharing the news of Williams’ passing, adding that he had "died peacefully" and "surrounded by family." 

"Pat Williams simply brought magic to Orlando," Chairman Dan DeVos and CEO Alex Martins said in a joint statement. "His accomplishments will always be remembered."...