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How many wins is new coach worth?

The Magic's biggest offseason acquisition is about 6 feet, slow-footed and will spend all his time on the bench.

Scott Skiles was the team's top addition this summer, its best free-agent pick-up.

How much difference can a coach make?

Orlando will find out, starting next month when camp opens.

The Magic's brain trust also will find out whether their talent is on track -- or it's a mirage.

They believed Jacque Vaughn wasn't getting the most out of their starless roster last season. GM Rob Hennigan and CEO Alex Martins fired their Gregg Popovich disciple 52 games – and two-plus seasons – into the post-Dwight rebuild.