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Orlando Magic 35th Anniversary Season: The top 35 players in Orlando Magic history

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Orlando Magic center Shaquille O'Neal dominated the 1995 Playoffs, becoming the champion who would dominate the league for a decade. (Photo by Allsport/Getty Images)
Orlando Magic center Shaquille O'Neal dominated the 1995 Playoffs, becoming the champion who would dominate the league for a decade. (Photo by Allsport/Getty Images) /
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Jason Richardson, Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks
Jason Richardson’s time with the Orlando Magic ended with disappointment. But few players in team history could catch fire like J-Rich. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Orlando Magic 35th Anniversary: 35 best players in Magic history

28. Jason Richardson (2011-12)

Jason Richardson was often unfairly cast as the leading perimeter scorer throughout his career and his time with the Orlando Magic was no different as their championship window shut close. But there are only a few players in the team’s history who could flip a game with his shooting the way Richardson could. The disappointment of his two years should not hide how good he could be and the games he won for this team -Philip Rossman-Reich

27. Terry Catledge (1990-93)

Terry “Catman” Catledge played the last four years of his NBA career with the Orlando Magic. A part of the inaugural team, the power forward was a key scorer early on, averaging 19.4 points per game in the franchise’s first season. -Kyle Langan

26. Franz Wagner (2022-Present)

Franz Wagner has inserted himself onto this list after just a couple of years in the NBA. Averaging 16.9 points, 3.2 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game in 159 games, the future looks bright for the young forward.

25. Tobias Harris (2013-16)

Tobias Harris played a great 3.5 years on the Orlando Magic to earn the number 25 spot. His 15.6  points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game were very prominent in the Magic rebuilding years. -Coby Leibowitz

24. Vince Carter (2010-11)

Half Man, Half Amazing. Vince Carter’s time in the Orlando Magic was short-lived but memorable.
The Daytona Beach native averaged 16.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in 97 games for Orlando and helped the team reach the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2010 season. -Matthew Costello

23. Paolo Banchero (2023-Present)

In one year, Paolo Banchero is the Rookie of the Year, a Team USA player and a 20-point scorer all at the age of 20. Banchero has every intangible to have a Hall of Fame career. Barring injury and organizational dysfunction, the hope is Banchero becomes the first career Magic player to play his whole career in Orlando and lead all franchise records with a few rings to match. -Anthony Prodanovich

22. Steve Francis (2005-06)

Steve Francis, also known as “The Franchise,” was tasked with leading the Orlando Magic after the Tracy McGrady era. Acquired in the McGrady trade, Francis provided scoring and used to drive to the lane at will. He nearly was an All-Star in his first season in Orlando and is one of the few players to hit 20.0 points per game in a season while wearing a Magic uniform. -Jean Racine

21. J.J. Redick (2007-13)

J.J. Redick is a beloved figure in the Orlando Magic fandom for both his work on the court and off the court. Redick played seven years with the franchise as an elite sniper and only saw his role grow each year. -Omar Cabrera