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5 biggest snubs off the NBA2K18 All-Time Orlando Magic team

By Philip Rossman-Reich

LOS ANGELES - JUNE 7: Rashard Lewis #9 and Hedo Turkoglu #15 of the Orlando Magic high five during Game Two of the 2009 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on June 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. 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 2009 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - JUNE 7: Rashard Lewis #9 and Hedo Turkoglu #15 of the Orlando Magic high five during Game Two of the 2009 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on June 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. 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 2009 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The players 2K needs to add

The previous five players have already appeared in editions of NBA2K and their rights are secured. They are clear options 2K could have used on the Magic’s all-time team. But there are also lots of players 2K has not used before. Assumedly, it is because 2K does not have their likeness rights through the NBRPA.

Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu are the most obvious examples. And we have talked about them a lot in this space. So there is no reason to go into their bona fides. If they were included in the game, they would be on the Magic’s all-time team (even the Magic playfully called them out).

There are a few other players though we would like to see NBA2K get likeness rights to and add to the roster. And they would have a case to join the all-time Magic.

Scott Skiles (1990-94)

To younger Magic fans, Scott Skiles might just be the guy who was the team’s head coach two years ago and then suddenly quit on the team. But that is not who Skiles is to long-time Magic fans.

To fans of the original teams, Skiles was the feisty point guard who gave the Magic some attitude. He was the guy willing to fight Shaquille O’Neal because, why not? Well, there was a reason after Shaquille O’Neal showed up to practice late.

Skiles averaged 12.9 points and 7.2 assists per game in five seasons with the Magic. He set a NBA record with 30 assists in a single game in December 1990. He is a longtime fan favorite player. And should get consideration — if 2K could ever get his likeness rights.

Terry Catledge (1990-93)

Terry Catledge may be one of the forgotten players from Magic history. He did not have the long lasting impact of several players on the original teams like Nick Anderson, Dennis Scott or Scott Skiles. He did not have the star power that Reggie Theus might have. Or even the memorable moments like Otis Smith. But Catledge produced.

In his four seasons in Orlando, Catledge averaged 15.3 points per game and 6.8 rebounds per game. That included averaging 19.4 points per game on that inaugural 1990 team, by far the best of his career.

For a deep dive on the Magic roster, Catledge would have been a great add for this all-time team. It at least would have gotten people to research who he was.

Rony Seikaly (1997-98)

Rony Seikaly did not play long for the Magic — just 121 games in less than two seasons. But he was a scoring machine. That is really what he was throughout his career. He averaged 16.4 points per game in a Magic uniform.

Outside of O’Neal, Seikaly was probably the best low-post scorer in a Magic uniform. He was just a solid offensive player, even if he did not add much defensively. The Magic very well could have upset the Heat in the 1997 Playoffs — or not relied so heavily on Anfernee Hardaway to save the series in Games Three and Four — if Rony Seikaly were not hurt. He played that much of a role.

And, adding to the Sunshine State connection, the Heat could probably lay a claim to having Seikaly on their all-time team. They would probably like to see him added to their historic collection. But, alas, Seikaly is not in the game at all.

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Who would you add to the all-time Orlando Magic team? Which players should 2K make sure is on the next edition of the all-time Orlando Magic?