Power Rankings Roundup: Preparing for the future
There were a few people wondering if the whole Shaq thing was a ploy to get fans in the seats. The Magic listed attendance for Friday’s game against the Pistons at 16,427. So, not quite a sell out, but more than usual.
The short answer is: Yes, it was a reason to get people talking about the Magic again in a positive light and get people to show up. The crowd gave O’Neal a very warm reception proving that you can go home again.
The long answer is: the Magic have decided to use the Hall of Fame as a way to honor the team’s best players. That does not seem to be anything that will go away any time soon even when the team gets good again. This is what the team is doing instead of retiring jerseys.
So no stink, it was good to see Shaq back in the building and think about the good times.