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08:11 AM ET 10.12 | The Magic's kingdom is certainly a gentler place these days under Jacque Vaughn. On Thursday night, in his home preseason debut, Vaughn radiated serenity. ... No yelling. Little play-calling. An occasional pat on the back when players exited the game. "They say it's all about the delivery," Magic big man Glen Davis said. "Some coaches' delivery is not as sweet as others, but the message is there. The message is in the delivery. As a player, you don't want to take advantage of that. You want to run through a wall for a guy like that." ... [Observers from the scorer's table] couldn't hear Vaughn's voice at any point in the game. That's a distinct -- but not necessarily more effective -- contrast in style with his predecessor, Stan Van Gundy.

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October 12, 2012 09:03 AM ET

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Vaughn I hope you have those boys playing hard on a nightly basis cause Im pulling for you dude.

Detroitsportsisthebe…

Detroit , MI

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October 12, 2012 09:30 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:48 AM ET 10.12 by MMAFan

Anything is better than Stan's screeching and sideline demeanor.

Ain't that the truth, I don't think anyone misses Stan Van Saprano, last I heard, he was chillin on da Jersey Shores!

All about the Apple

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October 12, 2012 09:39 AM ET

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Killing Them Softly With Your Song, Bro?

I Love LA

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October 12, 2012 10:29 AM ET

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They'll miss SVG once the season starts!

Don Mega!

Tampa , FL

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October 12, 2012 10:58 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:29 AM ET 10.12 by Don Mega!

They'll miss SVG once the season starts!

In what way?

THE BISHOP!

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October 12, 2012 11:07 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:58 AM ET 10.12 by THE BISHOP!

In what way?

Wins and loses.

Hllywd: Olskool

Columbus , OH

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October 12, 2012 11:08 AM ET

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losses

Hllywd: Olskool

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October 12, 2012 11:26 AM ET

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GOOD MORNING FN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IT'S BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NBA BASKETBALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shield-Thread Killa

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October 12, 2012 12:07 PM ET

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Originally posted 11:22 AM ET 10.12 by MMAFan

I suspect they will miss Dwight much more.

That's a closed chapter. Miss Dwight's presence on the defensive side of the ball? Well, of course. Miss the drama and the missed free throws? Not a bit. But all that's over. Time to look forward.

h2opololpunk

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October 12, 2012 01:44 PM ET

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Originally posted 12:07 PM ET 10.12 by h2opololpunk

That's a closed chapter. Miss Dwight's presence on the defensive side of the ball? Well, of course. Miss the drama and the missed free throws? Not a bit. But all that's over. Time to look forward.