Via the Orlando Magic: In the past year alone, Orlando Magic President Alex Martins not only oversaw the finishing touches on the construction and grand opening of the dazzling Amway Center, but he also served in a leadership role for a franchise that set new highs for season tickets sold and won at least 50 …
Category Archive: Press Releases
Jun 22
ESPN The Magazine Ultimate Standings ranks Amway Center tops in NBA
Fernando Medina/Orlando Magic Via the Orlando Magic: When it opened last October, Orlando’s Amway Center was widely hailed as the finest arena not only in the NBA, but in all of North America. And largely because of the dazzling new facility – not to mention the game-day promotions and friendly, accessible environment – the Orlando …
Jun 14
Orlando Magic spreads awareness on “Summer Break Spots” to feed Central Florida youth
Via the Orlando Magic: On Tuesday, June 14 the Orlando Magic, in partnership with Florida Hospital and the Florida Partnership to End Childhood Hunger, kicked off an awareness campaign promoting “Summer Break Spots” with an event featuring Magic guard J.J. Redick, Magic Community Ambassadors Nick Anderson and Bo Outlaw, STUFF the Magic Mascot and Magic …
Jun 08
Orlando Magic’s Alex Martins named Rotary Club of Orlando Outstanding Business Professional of the Year
Via the Orlando Magic: During its annual Business Professionals of the Year Awards, the Rotary Club of Orlando recognizes outstanding business professionals for their impact to the local community via their work, ethics and dedication to philanthropy. This year, the Club honored Orlando Magic President Alex Martins for his commitment to the Central Florida community. …
Jun 07
Orlando Magic continues to support the Blessings in a Backpack program
Via the Orlando Magic: As the school year winds down, the Blessings in a Backpack program will take a brief hiatus. However, the program was a huge success because of Magic All-Star Dwight Howard, school staff and Magic volunteers. Through their collective efforts the program assisted students at Lake Como and Kaley Elementary. The Blessings …
May 20
Magic “Postseason Special” to air on Sun Sports on Monday, May 23
Via the Orlando Magic: The 2010-11 Orlando Magic Postseason Special will premiere on Monday, May 23 at 6 pm ET on Sun Sports. The 30-minute show, hosted by Paul Kennedy, takes a look back at the Magic’s 2010-11 campaign. President of Basketball Operations/GM Otis Smith, Head Coach Stan Van Gundy and several Magic players help …
May 12
Orlando’s Dwight Howard highlights 2010-11 All-NBA First Team
Via the Orlando Magic: Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, the recipient of the 2010-11 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, highlights the 2010-11 All-NBA First Team, the NBA announced today. Joining Howard on the First Team are Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Derrick Rose …
May 11
Orlando Magic Youth Fund surprise three local high school students with $30,000 in scholarships
Via the Orlando Magic: Imagine sitting in a high school class – for instance an elective like TV Production or Psychology – and your teacher delivering the lesson of the day when unexpectedly a raucous crowd storms through the door with party poppers, blow horns, pom poms and other commemorative noisemakers. Or even more enthralling: …
May 09
Magic fans appreciated throughout Central Florida
Photo by Fernando Medina/Orlando Magic Via the Orlando Magic: Friday, May 6, was no ordinary day for Magic fans. Whether fans were driving their children to school, heading to work or grabbing some breakfast, Magic fans across the city of Orlando couldn’t get far from their house without receiving a big THANK YOU for all …