The Orlando Magic is an American professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. source
The Orlando Magic is an American professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida.
Orlando Magic has been the second most successful of the four expansion teams brought into the league in 1988 and 1989 in terms of winning percentage, after fellow Floridian team Miami Heat. source
Orlando Magic has been the second most successful of the four expansion teams brought into the league in 1988 and 1989 in terms of winning percentage, after fellow Floridian team Miami Heat.
In September 1985, Orlando businessman Jim L. Hewitt approached Philadelphia 76ers general manager Pat Williams as they met in Texas on his idea of bringing an NBA team to Orlando Magic . source
In September 1985, Orlando businessman Jim L. Hewitt approached Philadelphia 76ers general manager Pat Williams as they met in Texas on his idea of bringing an NBA team to Orlando Magic .
In the 1990 NBA draft, the Orlando Magic selected Dennis Scott with the fourth overall pick. source
In the 1990 NBA draft, the Orlando Magic selected Dennis Scott with the fourth overall pick.
The Orlando Magic history was changed on May 17, 1992, when the franchise won the first pick in the 1992 NBA draft Lottery. source
The Orlando Magic history was changed on May 17, 1992, when the franchise won the first pick in the 1992 NBA draft Lottery.
The Orlando Magic selected big-man Shaquille O'Neal from Louisiana State University, the biggest prize in the draft since the Knicks won Patrick Ewing. source
The Orlando Magic selected big-man Shaquille O'Neal from Louisiana State University, the biggest prize in the draft since the Knicks won Patrick Ewing.
The Orlando Magic again became the NBA's most improved franchise, as they improved by 20 games. source
The Orlando Magic again became the NBA's most improved franchise, as they improved by 20 games.
The Orlando Magic missed the 1993 NBA Playoffs because they were tied with the Indiana Pacers for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with the Pacers holding the tiebreaker. source
The Orlando Magic missed the 1993 NBA Playoffs because they were tied with the Indiana Pacers for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with the Pacers holding the tiebreaker.
The Orlando Magic became a dominant team in the NBA, compiling the first 50 win season in franchise history with a 50–32 record. source
The Orlando Magic became a dominant team in the NBA, compiling the first 50 win season in franchise history with a 50–32 record.
The Orlando Magic were in the playoffs for the first time, ranked the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. source
The Orlando Magic were in the playoffs for the first time, ranked the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference.
In the 1994–95 season, the Orlando Magic's sixth season, All-Star forward Horace Grant was acquired as a free agent from the Chicago Bulls. source
In the 1994–95 season, the Orlando Magic's sixth season, All-Star forward Horace Grant was acquired as a free agent from the Chicago Bulls.
The Orlando Magic compiled a 57–25 record, best in the East and winning the Atlantic Division title, becoming the second-fastest team to advance to the NBA Finals in league history. source
The Orlando Magic compiled a 57–25 record, best in the East and winning the Atlantic Division title, becoming the second-fastest team to advance to the NBA Finals in league history.
In the 1995–96 season, the Orlando Magic again were near the top of the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division with a 60–22 record, led by O'Neal and Hardaway. source
In the 1995–96 season, the Orlando Magic again were near the top of the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division with a 60–22 record, led by O'Neal and Hardaway.
The Orlando Magic were seeded number two, behind the NBA's all-time second best 72–10 record of the Chicago Bulls. source
The Orlando Magic were seeded number two, behind the NBA's all-time second best 72–10 record of the Chicago Bulls.
The Orlando Magic drafted Galician Fran Vázquez with the 11th pick in the 2005 NBA draft. source
The Orlando Magic drafted Galician Fran Vázquez with the 11th pick in the 2005 NBA draft.
