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The Orlando Magic needed direction and a foundation. Steve Clifford promised to build that and accomplished that goal in delivering the team to the playoffs
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The Orlando Magic's plan at center seemed simple and straightforward. Then Nikola Vucevic turned in the best year of his career and led the team to wins.
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Amile Jefferson again dominated the G-League in leading the Lakeland Magic to a deep playoff run. But his shot at the NBA is still elusive.
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Aaron Gordon seems to have settled down since the end of the season. He is all in on his Orlando Magic and is making sure the NBA world knows it.
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Jerian Grant had the final year of his rookie contract to prove he could be a contributing player. It did not go well as the Orlando Magic moved on.
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The Portland Trail Blazers resisted calls to break up their team and made the Western Conference Finals. There are plenty of lessons to learn in them.
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The Orlando Magic rely upon Evan Fournier for his floor spacing and shooting. While other parts of his game rose, his shooting never came around.
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The Orlando Magic did not generate much buzz at the NBA Draft Combine. But they are surely getting down to detail before the June 20 NBA Draft.
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Jarell Martin was an intriguing first-round prospect who struggled to make his mark. His fresh start with the Orlando Magic never got off the ground either.
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The Orlando Magic did not get any recognition on awards night despite some clear-cut contenders for awards. They still seek the league's attention.
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Mohamed Bamba arrived to the Orlando Magic with a ton of expectation and promise. His rookie year saw him take plenty of bumps as he began to learn.
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Isaiah Briscoe was toiling in Estonia dreaming of playing in the NBA. He got his chance and took it as a key part of the Orlando Magic's turnaround.
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Aaron Gordon was meant to be the Orlando Magic's All-Star. He did not reach those heights but still took a big step forward as a team player and future star
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The NBA Draft Combine takes place this week and will allow teams to meet with many of the top players. Picking at 16, the Orlando Magic have work to do.
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There was a genuine shock when the New Orleans Pelicans came up as the winners of the NBA Draft Lottery. And now the offseason is truly in motion.
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Khem Birch had some consideration to return to Europe as he struggled to get minutes. When opportunity came around, Khem Birch delivered again.
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Terrence Ross worked himself back from injury and turned himself into a catalyst for one of the most memorable seasons in Orlando Magic history.
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The Orlando Magic rewarded Troy Caupain with a two-way contract but never gave him the chance to prove himself in the NBA. So the question still lingers.
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In 2011, the Orlando Magic were a title contender with a MVP candidate. How did things go wrong? Dwight Howard and Gilbert Arenas share their theories.
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Second-round pick Melvin Frazier never got the opportunity to take the floor for the Orlando Magic. The lack of playing time keeps him a mystery.
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