Orlando Magic founder Pat Williams remembered at Celebration of Life

The life and legacy of Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams was honored Friday afternoon during a ceremony in Orlando. Williams died at 84 years old. “There is no Orlando Magic without Pat Williams,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. “He was held in such high regard in the basketball community and was a friend to me and so many generations of league executives. Pat was never at a loss for a kind and supportive word and always brought great enthusiasm, energy and optimism to everything he did throughout his more than 50 years in the NBA.”