May 29
Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images Via Orlando Magic press release: The Orlando Magic have announced that the team has waived guard Von Wafer. Wafer (6’5”, 209, 7/21/85) appeared in 33 games (one start) with Orlando this season, averaging 5.9 ppg. and 1.4 rpg. in 14.2 mpg. He also played in one playoff game, …
May 24
3-on-3 roundtable: Life after Stan Van Gundy, by Magic Basketball What I learned from Stan Van Gundy, by Eddy Rivera The Stan Van Gundy experience, by Danny Nowell Magic fans share their favorite Stan Van Gundy memory, by Eddy Rivera
May 24
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Via Orlando Magic press release: Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard was named to the 2011-12 All-NBA First Team for the fifth consecutive season, the NBA announced today. Joining Howard on the First Team are LeBron James of the Miami Heat, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, …
May 24
Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images North America I used to watch hoops with the same group of guys in undergrad. It always drove me insane and warmed my heart. Inane arguments, at which I’m adept, and inane proclamations — ask me about Harrison Barnes — are two of the things I cherish most in the world …
May 24
Chris Graythen/Getty Images When the Orlando Magic originally hired Stan Van Gundy as their new head coach in the summer of 2007, as a fan, I didn’t know what to think. To be honest, I knew more about the Magic’s initial coaching hire that offseason, Billy Donovan, than I did about Van Gundy. Donovan was …
May 24
Fernando Medina/NBAE/Getty Images On Monday, Stan Van Gundy was “relieved of his duties as head coach” according to an Orlando Magic press release. In other words, he was fired. For those who follow the Magic closely, this piece of news should have come as no surprise. On April 5, during Orlando’s shootaround before their game …
May 23
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Via Orlando Magic press release: Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team for the fourth consecutive season, the NBA announced today. This marks Howard’s fifth overall NBA All-Defensive selection (2007-08 Second Team). Joining Howard (41 points) on the NBA All-Defensive First …
May 23
In light of Stan Van Gundy’s firing on Monday, thus ending the most successful era in Magic franchise history, Magic Basketball will dedicate a day tomorrow to look back and reflect on Van Gundy’s tenure with the Orlando Magic. Topics will range from his overarching impact on the NBA and his ability to forge a …
May 24
Magic fans share their favorite Stan Van Gundy memory
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by Eddy Rivera
at 3:27 pmOver a span of five years, Stan Van Gundy made a lot of memories during his time in Orlando. On the court, Magic fans got to witness some of the best teams and single-game performances in franchise history, game-winning shots, you name it. Off the court, Van Gundy became known for giving the best press …
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