The call came at some point in 2006. “Gordie,” the voice on the line said. “Pat Williams.” Of course. I was working on a book with the former Sixers general manager, which hardly made me ...

ORLANDO — There would be no Orlando Magic without Pat Williams. There would be no Benny the Bull in Chicago, no Dr. J and Moses Malone in Philadelphia. There would be no Shaquille O'Neal or ...

Williams, who spent over 30 years with the Magic, passed away on Wednesday while surrounded by his family after a battle with viral pneumonia. 'Pat Williams simply brought magic to Orlando,' said ...

Pat Williams, Orlando Magic co-founder and basketball Hall of Famer, died on Wednesday. He was 84. Williams died of complications from viral pneumonia, the Magic said in a release. Along with ...