(Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)   The Orlando Magic surprised a lot of people in the 2023-2024 NBA Season. They weren’t necessarily supposed to be a top team in the East, yet they finished the year with the fifth-best record in the conference. With this in mind, the Magic have secured a playoff spot and are slated to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in round one. There have been many reasons for the Magic’s successful run down the stretch, but it’s hard to talk about this team without mentioning Paolo Banchero’s name. Banchero was a dominant force for the Magic this season, highlighted b ..read more

(Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)   For the first time in years, the Orlando Magic may be on the verge of having a strong run in the NBA playoffs. Only a few seasons ago, this seemed beyond unlikely but 2023-24 has been very good to the Magic. As the team battles through the last few games in the hope of claiming a home-court advantage, Magic star Paolo Banchero spoke with Jake Fischer about how the team has found such success this year. “Understanding that it starts with me, it starts with Franz [Wagner],” Banchero said. “Just everyone understanding their role and how important their ..read more

(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)   The Orlando Magic are one of the youngest franchises in the NBA. For most of their history, they’ve struggled to stay competitive outside of the Shaquille O’Neal and the Dwight Howard era. The fans have watched this team struggle more often than not. That’s why it was so nice to see that they reached 43 wins for the season, their most in the past 13 years. With that in mind, coach Jamahl Mosley tipped his hat to his team, stating that he was very excited for the organization and the fan base (via Bally Sports Florida). “It’s so exciting for this orga ..read more

(Photo by Manuela Davies/Getty Images)   The Los Angeles Lakers brought back D’Angelo Russell this season, and it seemed like more of an afterthought than anything else. He was instantly linked with a trade away from Southern California. Then, he turned the corner and had one of the best seasons of his career, and he hasn’t slowed down yet. Notably, that means he could be looking at a big payday next summer. He signed a two-year deal worth $36 million, but he could decline his player option for the upcoming campaign and become a free agent again at just 28 years of age. With that in mind ..read more

(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)   The Orlando Magic haven’t been around for that long, but they’ve had their fair share of legends along the way. One of the youngest franchises in the NBA, the Magic are currently celebrating it’s 35th anniversary. With that in mind, they’ve hosted multiple franchise greats during home games, and Saturday’s matchup vs. the Sacramento Kings was Tracy McGrady’s turn. Unsurprisingly, the entire Kia Center showered him in praise, love, and gave him a big round of applause when he made an appearance at halftime (Via Bally Sports Florida). All love for T ..read more

(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)   Over the last ten games, the Orlando Magic scored a strong 8-2 record. But they lost on Friday night to the New York Knicks and it was a bit of a wake-up call for Magic star Paolo Banchero. After the game, Banchero spoke with Jason Beede and the press and talked about what his team needs to know and prepare for before the playoffs get started. “We’ve got to realize that the playoffs [are] going to be a lot more physical, going to be a lot higher intensity and we’ve got to be ready for it,” Banchero said in a post-game press conference. “We’ve got to ..read more

(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)   The Orlando Magic are having one of their best seasons ever and are a true force in the Eastern Conference right now. They hold a 37-26 record and are the fourth seed after years of not even reaching the playoffs. A huge part of their success is due to Paolo Banchero, the 21-year-old forward who earned his first All-Star appearance this year. Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley spoke about Banchero on “The Rich Eisen Show,” via NBACentral, and compared him to two NBA legends. Mosley said: “The thing about Paolo is he’s so dynamic. To put him in line with ..read more

(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)   The Orlando Magic have been one of the most interesting teams in the NBA this season, as they have achieved more success than they have in years. Legion Hoops made a fair point: Magic star Paolo Banchero is leading the team while averaging 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists during his second season in the league, and yet the team isn’t getting any national media coverage. Fans of the team came out to support Banchero and his up-and-coming team on Twitter after Legion Hoops’ post. Paolo Banchero is leading a No. 4 seed Magic team while averaging 23/7/5 in ..read more

(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)   The Orlando Magic are still searching for that elusive first NBA Championship, but they’ve assembled a core of young players who they believe can help take them there. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are the pillars for the Magic roster, though they’ve got other young talents waiting in the wings. However, Orlando’s come close to a title a couple of times in the past thanks to some former superstars. Dwight Howard got the franchise back to the Finals in 2009, while Shaquille O’Neal did the same before him. Magic fans also got the pleasure of wa ..read more

(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)   The 2023-24 NBA regular season hasn’t been great for the Golden State Warriors, with the storied franchise not playing as well as planned after the team made the blockbuster trade to acquire veteran point guard Chris Paul in the offseason. Although the team has started to turn things around as of late with eight wins in their last 10 games, the Warriors still aren’t the same team they once were that used to strike fear into their opponents on a nightly basis. One star player in San Francisco who has really fallen off over the last couple of years is ..read more