 The co-founder of the Orlando Magic has passed away. The NBA team posted a news release yesterday announcing the death of Pat Williams, who helped bring an NBA team to the Florida city in 1986. Team chairman Dan DeVos and CEO Alex Martins said in a joint statement that Williams, quote, forever changed the sports landscape in Orlando. In 2012, Williams was honored by the Basketball Hall of Fame. Pat Williams died peacefully yesterday, surrounded by his family. He was 84 years old.