John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com: “The Orlando Magic likely won’t win any national praise for the changes that they made to their roster this offseason what with division rival Miami Heat adding all-stars LeBron James and Chris Bosh. But Magic coach Stan Van Gundy feels that those changes will make the Magic significantly better this season …
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Sep 21
The Orlando Magic Remain Title Contenders for the Time Being
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images “Does Orlando still have a window open to win an NBA championship?” This question was asked last week and even though the answer may be obvious to some, it’s a topic that’s worth exploring as the Orlando Magic get ready to start training camp next week at the Amway Center. Yes, …
Sep 14
More On the Verbal Spat Between Pat Riley and Stan Van Gundy
Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images Via George Diaz of the Orlando Sentinel: Geez, I go off to Richmond to cover a NASCAR race for a few days and look what happens: We’re all going to need protective fire suits to cover the NBA this season. The Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat are going old-school …
Sep 12
Stan Van Gundy Responds to Pat Riley
Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images Via John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com: While the rivalry between the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat might lay dormant at times during the offseason, the venom between the two heated, hated sides clearly never bubbles too far below the surface. And old rivals Otis Smith, Stan Van Gundy and Heat president Pat …
Sep 07
Revisiting the Topic of the Orlando Magic’s Biggest Rival
Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images Nearly a week ago, Ben Q. Rock of Orlando Pinstriped Post ventured into the topic of rivals for the Orlando Magic. It’s a fascinating subject that has gained steam since the Miami Heat acquired LeBron James and Chris Bosh in free agency, pairing them with Dwyane Wade to form like …
Sep 03
Fact or Fiction: Rashard Lewis Should Start at Small Forward
Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images Fact or Fiction presents both sides of key issues the Orlando Magic will face in the upcoming season. Statement The Orlando Magic need to shift Rashard Lewis to the small forward position and run a “more traditional” scheme if they want to be able to advance to the NBA Finals and win. …
Aug 25
Wednesday’s Magic Word
John Krolik of ProBasketballTalk: “Bosh was the starting power forward on the worst defensive team in basketball last season, and that’s not a thrilling bullet point to have on one’s resume. Bosh hasn’t definitively proven that he’s a bad defender, but he sure hasn’t proven that he’s a good one. The best precedent for those hoping …
Aug 19
Thursday’s Magic Word
Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “There is a theory being perpetrated by ESPN’s Skip Bayless that the Van Gundy brothers are simply trying to heap undue pressure on the Heat. If it were any other coach but Stan Van Gundy, I might buy it. StanVan Gundy, at least from my experience, calls them as …
Aug 19
Additional Commentary on Carmelo Anthony
Via John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com: After seeing what transpired in Miami this summer, of course anything can happen in the NBA. But acquiring superstars isn’t easy and to get one you usually must pay a heavy price. For example, for the [Orlando] Magic to pull off a blockbuster and acquire Anthony it would also mean …