The summer brought change to the Orlando Magic. As the season has begun, how are the players the Magic let go doing. Does anyone have buyer’s remorse?
The new season has brought new faces to the Orlando Magic. And having new faces inevitably means the old faces have to go somewhere to make room.
Some faces are eager to get out the door. Others struggled with goodbyes. The fans applauded some face-swapping and lamented others.
At any rate, the rosters are set (for now at least). And the Magic have made a start with their new group. Whether that start is encouraging or enfeebling is up for debate, but it is the start the Magic have.
Eyes though tend to wander, especially as a team struggles. And with the Magic making so many changes, the team’s somewhat uninspired 3-4 start has plenty of fans thinking about what could have been and what moves the Magic could have made in the meantime.
Orlando has already been reminded of what could have been in some respects with Jason Smith and Andrew Nicholson returning to the Amway Center on Saturday. They will get reunited with Victor Oladipo in Oklahoma City on Sunday.
So what about the old faces? Where did they land? Are they in a better situation? How are they playing? All things considered, what the Magic faithful want those faces back considering what we now know?
These questions will haunt fans if the Magic continue to struggle. And they will keep an eye on these players.