Ben Q. Rock of Orlando Pinstriped Post: “St. Martin is unrealistic to expect an NBA team convert 90 percent of its free throws, but he’s on the mark when he says that many games can come down to foul shots. The Orlando [Magic] organization knows that much all too well. Nick Anderson‘s four late misses …
Monthly Archive: August 2010
Aug 31
Dwight Howard Auctions Game of HORSE for Charity
Via Charitybuzz: With a big man’s body, a small forward’s hangtime, the hands of a point guard and the heart of a champion, The Orlando Magic‘s Dwight Howard has won the adoration of fans around the world. Now, he’s taking that heart one step further with an incredible experience to benefit The New Look Foundation. …
Aug 31
Poland Fails to Earn an Automatic Bid for EuroBasket 2011
FIBA Europe / Castoria / Kulbis Via Josh Cohen of OrlandoMagic.com: Marcin Gortat may not care that he was, by and large, one of the best, most dominant players during EuroBasket qualifying action in August. The Polish Machine averaged 18 points, nearly nine rebounds and more than two blocks per game for his country. But, …
Aug 30
Geico Joins Orlando Magic and Amway Center as ‘Champions of the Community’ Partner
Via the Orlando Magic: The Orlando Magic announced today a new, multi-year relationship with GEICO as the auto insurer joins the franchise and the new Amway Center as a ‘Champions of the Community’ partner. The ‘Champions of the Community’ designation represents an elite tier of brands committed to Central Florida and the Parramore community. As …
Aug 30
Playbook: The Corner Three-Pointer
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Over the last three years, the three-point shot has been used by the Orlando Magic as one of the primary weapons of choice in their offensive attack. There are many critics that bemoan head coach Stan Van Gundy‘s dependence of the three-pointer in the Magic’s philosophy on offense, yet …
Aug 30
The Logic Behind Variable Pricing for Tickets
Photo by Chris Chambers/Getty Images Via Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel: The Orlando Magic are borrowing a page from the movie industry’s playbook. Just as it costs more to attend a Friday-night premiere than a Tuesday matinee, the Magic also will base their single-game ticket prices on demand this upcoming season. A ticket to …
Aug 27
Friday’s Magic Word
John Denton of OrlandoMagic com: “After talking to Rashard [Lewis] lately, I can tell you that he worked out with legendary big man Hakeem Olajuwon this summer to come up with some more moves in the low post. Hakeem talked to Lewis about using his body more to attack small forwards when switched to him …
Aug 27
Dwight Howard Speaks, and the World Listens
Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images Via Kelly Dwyer of Ball Don’t Lie: Dwight Howard: I think people see the end product, but they don’t see what it takes to get there. Defense is about heart and will. There are a lot of things that come easy to guys on defense, but to be able to …
Aug 26
Single-Game Tickets for Orlando Magic’s 10-10-10 Opener Sold Out
Via the Orlando Magic: Single-game tickets for the Orlando Magic’s inaugural game in the new Amway Center on Sunday, October 10 against New Orleans are sold out. Fans still have an opportunity to score tickets for the game, as a limited number of tickets are available via a partial plan or full season ticket purchase. …