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Orlando Magic Top 25: The Nos. 21-25 best players in Orlando Magic history

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Nov 29, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris (12) brings the ball down court during the first quarter of a basketball game against the Boston Celtics at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris (12) brings the ball down court during the first quarter of a basketball game against the Boston Celtics at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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Terry Catledge, Orlando Magic, Minnesota Timberwolves
ORLANDO, FL – 1993: Terry Catledge #33 of the Orlando Magic shoots against the Minnesotat Timberwolves during a game played circa 1993 at the Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1993 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

25. Terry Catledge (1990-93)

High/Low: 15/UR

By Spencer Henderson

Terry Catledge nearly missed the list, but he is clearly a candidate for the Magic’s best 25 players. He is in the top 10 in scoring average while playing for Orlando. Catledge averaged 19.4 points per game and 7.6 rebounds per game during his first season wearing Orlando on his chest, the inaugural 1990 season.

Only an older diehard Magic fan would know about Catledge’s career or his effectiveness while in Orlando, largely because he was one of the organization’s first players, along with Nick Anderson.

Catledge was the leading scorer on the expansion Magic team that featured Anderson, Scott Skiles, Reggie Theus, Jerry Reynolds, Otis Smith, Sidney Green and Jeff Turner.

Catledge’s best statistical season came while in Orlando. He developed the nickname “Cat Man” because of his last name and stellar play on the court. Catledge scored 25 points and snatched 16 rebounds in the Orlando’s historic first regular season game. That stat line is reminiscent of Dwight Howard’s stats.

Catledge’s veteran presence help mold young players like Nick Anderson and Dennis Scott to become eventual franchise cornerstones. He was not part of the glory days as other players replaced him, but Catledge was a big boost to a team growing from the ground up.

Although he was clearly the best option during the 1990 season, his contributions only netted the Magic a 18-64 record.