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March 12, 2004
Orlando, FL – Orlando Magic President Bob Vander Weide announced today that
COO John Weisbrod has been named the team’s General Manager.
Weisbrod will oversee all aspects of basketball operations, including player
acquisitions via the draft, free agency and trades, player development,
scouting, salary cap management, contract negotiations, and staff personnel
decisions.
John Gabriel, who has been with the Magic since its inception, and been the
team’s General Manager since 1996, will serve as a team advisor and regional
scout.
Weisbrod will conduct a search for an assistant general manager, while
continuing to work with Director of Scouting Dave Twardzik and Director of
Player Development Otis Smith. Scott Herring will take on the role of
Director of Basketball Administration.
“The one constant in John Weisbrod’s background is winning,” says Vander
Weide. “His grasp of team dynamics and his experience in building winning
organizations make him a great fit for this role. He is a fierce competitor,
which is something our organization needs right now. I also look forward to
having more direct involvement in decisions regarding our team, which is
something I haven’t had the opportunity to do the last few years. On behalf of
ownership, we appreciate John Gabriel’s service to this organization in his
role as General Manager, and will remember with fondness the times we had.”
Added Weisbrod, “This has been a difficult process. I consider John Gabriel
a true friend. I do look eagerly forward to my new responsibility, and very
much plan on making this team win again.”
Weisbrod was named COO of RDV Sports on March 8, 2000. His responsibilities
include the management of a staff numbering more than 300, and oversight of all
business dealings of the Magic and RDV Sportsplex. Upon being named COO, NBA
Commissioner David Stern said, “(John) is regarded as one of the up-and-comers
in the world of sports business.” Added Vander Weide, “John’s a proven
winner on the business side, and it is our belief that his success will
translate to basketball operations.”
Prior to being appointed COO, Weisbrod served as vice president and general
manager of the Orlando Solar Bears. In four years under his direction, the
Solar Bears had the highest winning percentage in the International Hockey
League. Orlando won two conference championships during Weisbrod’s tenure,
culminating with a Turner Cup Championship in 2000-01.
Before his time with the Solar Bears, he spent four seasons as executive vice
president and director of hockey operations for Albany of the American Hockey
League. Albany is the top affiliate of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) New
Jersey Devils. During his tenure, the team posted the highest winning
percentage in the AHL. Albany won three division championships, and captured
the Calder Cup in 1995 as AHL champions.
Weisbrod joined the front office after retiring as a player from the NHL’s
San Jose Sharks due to a career-ending shoulder injury. He was originally
selected by the Minnesota North Stars in the fourth round (73rd overall) of the
1987 NHL Entry Draft and later claimed in the 1991 NHL Dispersal Draft by San
Jose.
Prior to turning pro, Weisbrod enjoyed an illustrious career at Harvard
University. As a sophomore, he was a member of the Crimson’s 1989 NCAA
Division I National Championship team, which he led in game-winning goals with
six. He tallied 43 goals and 53 assists in 85 career collegiate games.
A recipient of many Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) postseason
honors, Weisbrod was also honored with Harvard’s Donald Angier trophy,
presented to the Harvard student who exemplifies dedication to the improvement
of his team.
All told, Weisbrod has won championships at every level at which he has
competed, earning championship rings in the NCAA (1989), AHL (1995), NHL (1995)
and IHL (2001).
Before his collegiate career, Weisbrod was named by USA Today as the nation’s
top professional prospect as a senior at Choate Prep in Wallingford, Conn.
While at Choate, he received scholarship offers from nearly every recognized
Division I hockey program in the nation.
Weisbrod was born on October 8, 1968, in Syosset, N.Y.
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