Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “Dwight Howard is a better defensive center than Bill Russell. That’s right, BILL RUSSELL. And this isn’t me talking because, quite frankly, Bill Russell was before my time although I do remember when I was kid listening to my stepdad and his buddies talking about how Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was …
Tag Archive: David Steele
Nov 11
Orlando Magic Basketball 101 Telecast Friday
Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images Via Fox Sports Florida: Our theme for tomorrow night’s “Friday Night Magic” game telecast on FOX Sports Florida is “Basketball 101,” which will provide explanation of basic basketball rules, offensive and defensive plays, and techniques for younger kids to improve their basketball skills. Included: [Orlando] Magic Asst. Coach Steve Clifford …
Oct 14
Orlando Magic Preseason Special Airs on October 18
Via Fox Sports Florida: FOX Sports Florida premieres this season’s “Orlando Magic Preseason Special” Monday, October 18, at 6:30pm and 9:30pm ET immediately prior to and following the regional sports network’s coverage of the Magic @ Hawks preseason game. Highlights include: Paul Kennedy hosts the half-hour show from the new Amway Center Recap of the …
Oct 10
Recap: Orlando Magic 135, New Orleans Hornets 81
Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images BOX SCORE “It’s an experience of awe.” Those words, uttered by owner Rich DeVos during the Orlando Magic‘s television broadcast on Sun Sports, best described the feeling many Magic fans had as they witnessed the first NBA game in the brand new Amway Center. The host for the evening …
Sep 13
Sun Sports & FOX Sports Florida Announce 2010-11 Magic TV Schedule
Via Sun Sports/FOX Sports Florida: With the debut of the majestic new Amway Center this season, the Orlando Magic continue their quest for an NBA championship in 2010-11. Under the guidance of head coach Stan Van Gundy, the Magic seek a fourth consecutive Southeast Division title, a third straight trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, …
Jun 16
Magic Postseason TV Special Premieres Saturday
Via Fox Sports Florida: All-new TV show, “Southern Ford Dealers Orlando Magic Postseason Special,” premieres statewide on Sun Sports Saturday, 6/19 – the Orlando Magic postseason special includes player and media interviews and gives viewers an unparalleled glimpse into the team’s 2009-2010 season. Paul Kennedy recaps the Orlando Magic’s playoff run into the Eastern Conference …
Apr 28
Orlando Magic’s David Steele Named NSSA Florida Sportscaster of the Year
Via the Orlando Magic: Orlando Magic Television Play-by-Play Announcer David Steele was named the Florida Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NSSA), Executive Director Dave Goren announced today. The award marks the first of Steele’s broadcasting career. Steele is in his 21st season with Orlando Magic basketball and his 12th …
Apr 14
Recap: Orlando Magic 125, Philadelphia 76ers 111
AP Photo/John Raoux BOX SCORE After 21 years, it’s ironic — props to Matt Guokas and David Steele for pointing this out in their television broadcast — that the Orlando Magic played the Philadelphia 76ers in the final regular season home game at Amway Arena. Why? Because the “godfather” of the Magic, Pat Williams, had …