Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: “An arena isn’t the only magnificent structure recently completed on the [Orlando] Magic‘s campus. As difficult a project as it was, from start to finish, the shiny new place comes in second to what has been built inside its walls. Under construction for years, Otis Smith made the declaration on Wednesday. [...] …
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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 13
Orlando Magic Host Open Practice and Select-a-Seat Event
Via the Orlando Magic: The Orlando Magic will host an open practice and Select-a-Seat event this Sunday, October 17 from 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., fans will be able to access the Amway Center to see available seats for the 2010-11 season. Following the Select-a-Seat event, the Magic will have a 45-minute open …
Oct 13
Video Highlights: Dwight Howard
There’s been a lot of chatter lately in response to a YouTube video showcasing Dwight Howard‘s workout with Hakeem Olajuwon in Houston during the off-season. It’s been a revelation, of sorts, because it shows the start of Howard undertaking a transformation that a lot of people have noticed since the Orlando Magic reconvened for training …
Oct 13
Video Analysis: The Best of Both Worlds for Rashard Lewis
Better late than never. That phrase best describes head coach Stan Van Gundy‘s newfound commitment to playing Rashard Lewis at the small forward position this season, something he rarely did in his first three years roaming the sidelines for the Orlando Magic. While it’s not necessarily a good idea to start Lewis at small forward, …
Oct 12
Tuesday’s Magic Word
Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: “His grandmother bought him a Nerf ball game when he was a toddler. He slept with a basketball by his pillow as he got older. No wonder he has a nose for grabbing a rebound and a shooting eye to die for. And it’s no surprise that he tossed in a …
Oct 12
Magic Basketball Mailbag, 10/12/10
Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images Here’s another installment of the Magic Basketball Mailbag. _______ With Vince Carter declining and an inconsistent Rashard Lewis coming off a down year, will the Magic get enough scoring from the wings to compete for a championship? In my opinion? Yes. It’ll be tough because of his age but as …