Career
In 2008, he became the director of scouting for the New York Knicks. He was previously a scout and administrator for the Portland Trail Blazers, and he is best known for his stint as general manager with the Orlando Magic. In addition, Gabriel hired Doc Rivers as head coach of the Magic at the beginning of that season.
The following season, with millions in salary cap space, the Magic, led by Gabriel, pursued free agents Grant Hill, Tim Duncan, and Tracy McGrady.
Ultimately, Hill and McGrady came to Orlando while Duncan decided to stay with the San Antonio Spurs. In the 2003-2004 National Basketball Association season, however, Gabriel was fired by the Magic in the middle of a franchise record 19-game losing streak.
Gabriel returned to basketball in the National Basketball Association as an executive and scout.
