May 17th, 2013 at 8:00 PM
By Josh McKinneyJ.J. Redick has been my favorite player ever since his days with the Duke Blue Devils, so I was certainly disappointed to see the sharpshooter leave the Orlando Magic via trade this past season.
However, once the season officially ends, Redick will become a free agent. The question is, would he consider a return to the Magic?
I'm sure he absolutely would. But would the Magic consider him?
Probably not. Only because they are already pretty set at the shooting guard position, though.
With that said, Redick may not return to his new team, the Milwaukee Bucks, for the same reason.
Of course, with as beloved as the 28-year-old was during his time in Orlando, I wouldn't rule anything out.
I still don't see it happening, but we here at Magic 101 would absolutely love to see it. After all, during his time with the Magic this past year, Redick played better than he ever has since entering the NBA in 2006.
And every team needs a knock-down three-point shooter, so why not bring back one you already know oh so well?
It's something to think about, that's for sure.
Read more... Join the Conversation... May 17th, 2013 at 12:00 PM
By Josh McKinneyWhile I have never been the biggest Hedo Turkoglu fan, the Orlando Magic forward was an integral part of the team's run to the NBA Finals in 2009. Thus, I think it's time to give him the proper respect as it appears he's on his way out of Orlando after a very tumultuous 2012-13 season.
"I’m happy I got to be a part of some of the great, great moments here in Orlando and no one can ever change history," Turkoglu said recently. "Those moments will always be there for me, and I’ll always consider myself a lucky guy."
Thank you, Turk, for what you've meant to the Magic organization. You have always given your all and for that we are very grateful. You've certainly had your share of ups and downs both on and off the court, but we thank you for what you did in those good times and for all the work you put in throughout your two stints in Orlando.
Read more... Join the Conversation... May 16th, 2013 at 10:51 PM
By Josh McKinneyThe Orlando Magic once again did something for the Central Florida community on Thursday, as guards Jameer Nelson and Tobias Harris teamed with Community Ambassador Bo Outlaw and 20 Magic employees to build a house for a needy family.
They worked with Habitat for Humanity to do so, with Nelson, who has already taken part in several outreach opportunities this offseason, having this to say:
"You think about what we’re doing here and I’m humbled by this opportunity. Somebody is going to get to move into that house. Somebody is going to have a great time in that house. And they’re not going to have to worry about where they are sleeping. There’s just something great about doing something like that for a family."
Just another example of the Magic doing more great work in their community.
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By Josh McKinneyThe Orlando Magic continued their history of being active in the community on Saturday when point guard Jameer Nelson gave Runway To Hope a check for $25,000 at their annual Spring Fashion Soiree.
This year's fashion show saw more than 60 children who are currently suffering from or have overcome cancer attend, with Nelson serving as a "celebrity escort."
Later this summer, Nelson will donate another $25,000 to another organization in Central Florida.
Read more... Join the Conversation... May 15th, 2013 at 8:39 PM
By Josh McKinneyThis season, the Orlando Magic posted the NBA's worst record at 20-62, finishing one game behind their Southeast Division foes, the Charlotte Bobcats. As a result, they are assured of selecting either first, second, third or fourth in June's draft, with the best odds of earning the no. 1 pick.
Nevertheless, I think the Magic could be back in championship contention within two or three years.
Orlando has a very young nucleus; the youngest in the league, in fact. However, many of the youngsters are supremely talented, including center Nikola Vucevic, who made the loss of Dwight Howard much easier to deal with. The 22-year-old averaged a double-double this year.
Forwards Moe Harkless, Andrew Nicholson and Kyle O'Quinn and guards Tobias Harris, DeQuan Jones, Doron Lamb and E'Twaun Moore all provided solid contributions at times as well, with Nicholson joining Vucevic in the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge over February's All-Star Weekend.
Because of this group of guys, who play alongside veteran forward Glen Davis and veteran guards Jameer Nelson and Arron Afflalo, Orlando's future looks bright.
Good things could be in store — and much sooner than you might think.
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