ORLANDO (SNN-TV) – The Orlando Magic promoted Anthony Parker to general manager earlier today, replacing longtime league executive John Hammond, who decided to transition into a senior advisory role.
Parker moves into the GM role under president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman and completes a formidable climb from player to Magic scout, G League executive and now GM.
He was the 21st overall pick to the Nets in the 1997 draft and played nine NBA seasons with Philadelphia, Orlando, Toronto and Cleveland before finishing his pro career with six accomplished years in the EuroLeague. He’s the older brother of WNBA star Candace Parker.