Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images Fact or Fiction presents both sides of key issues the Orlando Magic will face in the upcoming season. Statement The Orlando Magic will show that the 4-out/1-in offensive scheme and a more traditional style of basketball can co-exist by using each at the correct time to exploit the other team’s weakness. _______ …
Tag Archive: Stan Van Gundy
Sep 25
More Chatter About Rashard Lewis at Small Forward
Via Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel: There’s no question that, barring injury, Rashard Lewis will be in the Orlando Magic’s starting lineup when the regular season begins on Oct. 28. But at what position will the 6-foot-10 sharpshooter play? That’s up for grabs. Coach Stan Van Gundy told the Orlando Sentinel today that perhaps his top task over the next month …
Sep 23
Dwight Howard Looks to Avenge Last Season
Via Ken Berger of CBSSports.com: It all started out innocently enough, with Dwight Howard doing what he does best. Not dunking or blocking shots or searching far and wide for his killer instinct. Instead, Howard was holding court at the NBA Store Wednesday, bringing the house down with his smile and his personality. But after …
Sep 22
Wednesday’s Magic Word
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 …
Sep 21
Tuesday’s Magic Word
Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “Seriously? Shaq wants us to believe he is rooting for the Magic and the City of Orlando to win a championship? That’s funny because two years ago when the [Orlando] Magic were playing the Lakers in the finals, Shaq tweeted that he was rooting for Kobe and the Lakers. …
Sep 17
Friday’s Magic Word
John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com: “I have it on good authority that Vince [Carter] has been one of the regulars at the Magic’s headquarters this offseason, working out daily with teammates and strength and conditioning coaches. Vince took it particularly hard last spring when the [Orlando] Magic were beaten by Boston because he didn’t play well …
Sep 15
For Jameer Nelson, All Eyes on Him
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images If there’s one player for the Orlando Magic that could have a major impact on the season this year, aside from Dwight Howard, it’s fellow captain Jameer Nelson. In the 2010 NBA Playoffs, there was no question that Nelson was the second-best player for the Magic. To some, that was a surprise. …
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 …