Shaquille O'Neal became the first player to get a jersey retired by the Orlando Magic earlier this year on February 13. There has been talk of Dwight Howard needing to be the next one to get that honor, but O'Neal disagrees.
Draft selections come with both anticipation and uncertainty. As we delve into the realm of high-stakes decisions, it's essential to reflect on the players who, despite being chosen with the third and fourth overall picks, faced challenges that tempered the lofty expectations set upon them.
At the 2023 NBA Draft, 58 prospects' lives will be changed, and long-lasting memories will be created. In preparation for Thursday's event, we look back at the five most memorable draft night moments from throughout the years.
This list will include a number of players from the era of Michael Jordan whose careers started out brilliantly, but for whatever reason — tragedy, circumstances, or other — never reached the lofty levels people expected of them. Enjoy!
Anfernee Hardaway played against the Chicago Bulls several times during his career. The talented point guard, who was known for his ball-handling skills, scoring ability, and versatility on the court, was always a force to be reckoned with when he played against the Bulls.
Without Anfernee Hardaway in the lineup, winning wasn’t always easy for the Orlando Magic. On this day 25 years ago, however, the club pulled off a comeback for the ages.
From the 1993-94 season to the 1996-97 campaign, the Orlando Magic made the playoffs every year. Although they advanced to the NBA Finals in 1995 and Eastern Conference Finals in 1996, Orlando’s season would ultimately end with sweeps in each of its first three playoff appearances.
View the original article to see embedded media. The NBA has seen its share of stars in its time. Some have risen to the level of superstars, and some saw their light fade away too soon.
Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway is under increasing scrutiny after the NCAA delivered a notice of allegations to the basketball program.
During his prime, Orlando Magic guard Anfernee Hardaway seemed to thrive with the ball in his hands in crunch time. The Houston Rockets learned that firsthand more than once.
Unsurprisingly, the Orlando Magic won’t be represented in this year’s NBA All-Star Game. Historically however, that has not been the case. Over this extended All-Star break, we’ll be looking back on how Magic players have previously fared during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend.
Unsurprisingly, the Orlando Magic won’t be represented in this year’s NBA All-Star Game. Historically however, that has not been the case. Over this extended All-Star break, we’ll be looking back on how Magic players have previously fared during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend.
Hardaway was understandably insulted by the question. He’s a prideful coach and knows he can get the job done. And he obviously doesn’t think the reporter did their homework.
Memphis coach Anfernee Hardaway said coaching in the NBA is something he would love to do in the future, but that he would not pursue the Orlando Magic's head-coaching vacancy.
The Orlando Magic appear to be closing in on a head coach. Whether it is Anfernee Hardaway or not is still a matter for debate — reports from Memphis certainly
The Orlando Magic were in Chicago this weekend. It was not merely just to get an interview with Anfernee Hardaway, who emerged this weekend as a leading candidate for the team’s open head coaching job.
It did not take long after the Orlando Magic parted ways with Steve Clifford for Anfernee Hardaway’s name to surface. Fans had been speculating or desiring a reunion with Hardaway ever since he took the job with Memphis or broke out as a premiere coach on the AAU scene.
Penny Hardaway has strong ties to Orlando, where he is a franchise icon after playing there between 1993-1999.
There is history between Hardaway and the Magic that makes sense for him to be a candidate. He began his career with the Magic and developed into four-time All-Star in Orlando.
A four-time All-Star as an NBA player, Hardaway has slowly been climbing the coaching ladder over the last decade.
Hardaway, 49, played in the NBA from 1993 to 2007 and was a four-time All-Star as a player. He has been involved in coaching since 2011.
In 1993, Orlando made Michigan star Chris Webber the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. But C-Webb didn't last long with the Magic, who dealt him 20 minutes later to Golden State.
The NBA draft lottery is tonight, and while you would think that a drawing featuring the league commissioner and a bevy of team executives would be short on drama, you'd be wrong.
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