Rumors leaked out yesterday that Dwight Howard wanted Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy fired.
Well, Van Gundy just told reporters that the rumor was true.
Van Gundy if regarded as one of the league's best coaches, but apparently Dwight wants him out, and everyone knows it.
Stan Van Gundy just acknowledged that Dwight Howard has asked that he be fired.
— Howard Beck (@HowardBeckNYT) April 5, 2012
To make things even more awkward, Howard walked into the room and gave Van Gundy a hug right after he told the media that the rumor was true.
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