Jeff Weltman says he was happy with life in Toronto, but challenge of rebuilding struggling Orlando team appealed to him.
ORLANDO, FLA.—Jeff Weltman was perfectly content as the general manager of the Toronto Raptors two weeks ago.
He was working alongside someone he considers a close friend, the ownership was first rate and his family was enjoying life in Toronto. A call from Orlando Magic president Alex Martins, however, convinced the veteran NBA executive to step out of his comfort zone and accept the challenging task of rebuilding a struggling franchise.