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June 11,2009


Dear Mr. Van Gundy,

Why? Why did Jameer Nelson play the entire fourth quarter? Why? My brother speculates your trying to prove something. Is it that you don't want us to win? There were plenty of opportunities and a bench full of men ready to play, to score, and to regain a rhythm your team lost in the third quarter and yet Nelson remained on the court. Then came the OT. Why was he still in there? At the end of the game he had 2 points and 3 assists, so what was the point in keeping Alston 11 pts, Lee 4 pts, Reddick 6 pts- 3 assts and Gortat 4 pts on the bench getting colder by the second.

I can't be the only person that's feeling this way, but seriously, when something isn't working, especially during a game that only has 48 minutes in it, you try something else- something new. And you keep on trying till you find the formula that works. This is what you fail to do. The same was done earlier in this series with Jameer Nelson, which leads me to believe my brother after all. Are you trying to create some kind of Cinderella story? Glorify the guy that was out of the game for four months, only to come back and lead his team to their 1st franchise win? Well, it's not going to happen. He doesn't have the skill, stamina, confidence, or chemistry to pull it off. So knock it off with that shit!! Please Mr. Van Gundy, Please.

Mr. Van Gundy, I also have another question, how do you explain your team missing so many free throws? Do you practice FT with real balls or just pretend to shoot from the line? How can these inconsistencies continue to be an issue this late into the season and this far into these ball players careers? What I'm trying to say here is we're let down. And the teams inability to produce is a strong reflection of your inability to direct, coach and make that right calls under substantial pressure. Well, Mr. Van Gundy, on behalf of Orlando and the entire fan base of Magic fans around the world, I hope things can get better for the magic and the next three games will go our way, otherwise we'll have to wait for our next chance at a championship. Hopefully not another 14 years. I thank you graciously for your time and hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Nita Alexander