Updated: May 24, 2012, 7:06 am ET

Sources: Shaq a Candidate for Magic GM

By HOOPSWORLD
Basketball News & NBA Rumors

A blast from the Orlando Magic’s past has emerged in the team’s search for a new general manager — Shaquille O’Neal.

O’Neal, who began his legendary NBA career in Orlando, may meet with the Magic as soon as next week, sources told ESPN The Magazine’s Chris Broussard. While he has no front office experience, the Magic believe O’Neal’s presence within the organization could help them retain Dwight Howard.

Magic officials declined comment Wednesday night when asked about meeting with O’Neal, telling ESPN.com’s Marc Stein they will not be publicly discussing the process or timetable of their GM and coach searches in the wake of Monday’s dismissals of Stan Van Gundy and Otis Smith.

via ESPN.com News Service

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