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One of the NBA's 30 clubs, the Magic began play in the 1989-90 season as an expansion entry and became Orlando's first professional sports team. Bringing basketball to a city with deep football roots was the brainchild of Orlando businessman Jim Hewitt, who solicited the help of longtime NBA executive Pat Williams during a chnace meeting in church. They pulled off what many labeled as a long-shot. Williams left his job as general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers to join the effort and the league granted Orlando an expansion team. The early years were full of losing, but the Magic won the draft lottery in 1992 and their luck changed. They chose Shaquille O'Neal out of LSU. Shaq, as he came to be known, l...
One of the NBA's 30 clubs, the Magic began play in the 1989-90 season as an expansion entry and became Orlando's first professional sports team. Bringing basketball to a city with deep football roots was the brainchild of Orlando businessman Jim Hewitt, who solicited the help of longtime NBA executive Pat Williams during a chnace meeting in church. They pulled off what many labeled as a long-shot. Williams left his job as general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers to join the effort and the league granted Orlando an expansion team. The early years were full of losing, but the Magic won the draft lottery in 1992 and their luck changed. They chose Shaquille O'Neal out of LSU. Shaq, as he came to be known, led the Magic to the NBA Finals in the 1994-95 season. Orlando was swept in the Finals by the Houston Rockets in four games. O'Neal left the team as a free agent in 1996 to join the Los Angeles Lakers. The Magic made the playoffs for the first time in three seasons in the 2006-07 season, led by Dwight Howard, another all-star center. The club also made news off the floor as the city and county approved the building of a new arena, an issue that had become a political football for owner Rich DeVos.
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Signing of Pietrus isn't likely to fire up Orlando Magic fans
The only thing harder than pronouncing Mickael Pietrus' name is spelling it. Check that. The only thing harder is getting excited about it. That's the dilemma most Magic fans face this morning. Free agency has dawned and it's become apparent that the...Tags: National Basketball Association, Baron Davis, Tony Battie, Basketball, Tony Parker
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Orlando Magic expect to sign shooting guard Mickael Pietrus for $25M
Sentinel Staff WriterThe Orlando Magic have identified their starting shooting guard for next season and might be parting with J.J. Redick or Keith Bogans to acquire a point guard. The Magic expect to sign free agent Mickael Pietrus to a four-year contract worth about $25...Tags: Contracts, Stan Van Gundy, Golden State Warriors, Keyon Dooling, Bob Vander Weide
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Disney leader uses worldwide reach for a higher purpose
Sentinel ColumnistAs president of worldwide operations for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Al Weiss travels around the globe as he oversees its most famous theme parks. These days, he is also looking across continents for another reason: church planting. In the time...Tags: Religious Leaders, Los Angeles, Walt Disney, Government, Kissimmee
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Orlando Magic expected to sign Mickael Pietrus, drop bid for Corey Maggette
Sentinel Staff WriterThe Orlando Magic will have a new starting shooting guard next season and might be parting with J.J. Redick or Keith Bogans to acquire a point guard. The Magic expect to sign free agent Mickael Pietrus to a four-year contract worth about $25 million, the...Tags: Keyon Dooling, Golden State Warriors, Basketball, Corey Maggette, Otis Smith
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Beasley hits right notes in Heat debut
When was Miami Heat basketball this much fun?
Probably the last time the Heat actually tried to win a game.
While Monday's summer-league matchup between the Heat and Bulls was supposed to be about the meeting of top-two draft picks Derrick Rose and...Tags: Miami Heat, National Basketball Association, Derrick Rose, Shaquille O'Neal, Defense
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Top 2 NBA Draft picks begin rivalry
Sentinel Staff WriterThe key attraction in Monday's tipoff to the Orlando Magic Summer Pro League was the matchup between the league's top two draft picks in Chicago point guard Derrick Rose and Miami forward Michael Beasley. Here is a breakdown of how each performed in...Tags: Miami Heat, Joakim Noah, Derrick Rose, Baseball, Boston Celtics
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Orlando Magic might be willing to wait for Corey Maggette
Sentinel Staff WriterAcknowledging that it's a gamble, the Orlando Magic might be willing to wait on whatever decision shooting guard Corey Maggette makes as a free agent. The Magic and other teams have been courting players since July 1, and can begin signing them...Tags: Keyon Dooling, Basketball, Corey Maggette, Otis Smith
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Lee creates guarded optimism in Orlando Magic summer league debut
Sentinel staff writerDVDs of NBA summer-league action were on sale to teams Monday at RDV Sportsplex. If Orlando Magic rookie Courtney Lee wanted a few extra copies for posterity, you couldn't blame him. Lee made the first shot he took as a paid professional, a free-throw-...Tags: National Basketball Association, Derrick Rose, New Jersey Nets, Basketball, Patrick Ewing
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