ESPN: Frank Vogel heading to Orlando Magic as head coach

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Former head coach for the Indiana Pacers, Frank Vogel is heading to the Orlando Magic to become the next head coach.

According to ESPN, Scott Skiles resigned as the Magic’s head coach last week.

Earlier this month, Larry Bird announced Vogel would no longer be the Pacers head coach. 

“It’s time for a new voice around here,” Pacer president Larry Bird said. “The Vogel era comes to a close.”

Vogel made a statement shortly after in regard to the announcement of his departure from the Pacers.

“I would like to express my sincerest thanks to the Simon family, Larry Bird and the entire Indiana Pacers organization for giving me the opportunity to serve as the head coach of this team for the past six seasons. This is one of the top-flight organizations in the National Basketball Association and I truly enjoyed every minute I spent as the leader of this group of men.

“During my time with the Pacers, we made a lot of positive memories and none of that would have been possible without the support of Larry, the front office and all of the players I had the opportunity to coach. We consistently battled through thick and thin, and that is something that I am very proud of.

“Lastly, I want to give a huge thanks to Pacers fans in Indiana and across the country. You all have treated my family and me with kindness and class throughout our time here and I can’t thank you enough for that. My family and I consider Indianapolis home and this community will always hold a special place in our hearts.”

On May 16, the Pacers announced Nate McMilan as new head coach.