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ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 27: Orlando Magic's Tracy McGrady display threes on each hand after shooting a three pointer to the score at 92 points to send the game into overtime during the game against Charlotte Hornets at the first round of Eastern Conference playoffs at the TD Waterhouse Centre in Orlando, FL, 27 April 2002. The Magic lost 100 to 110 as the Hornets pulled ahead and won game three. (Photo credit should read CALVIN KNIGHT/AFP/Getty Images)

Orlando Magic Daily Roundtable: Tracy McGrady Edition

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Orlando Magic Daily Podcast Episode 75: Tracy McGrady’s Legacy with Ben DuBose of Locked On Rockets

Tracy McGrady’s playing legacy is with the Orlando Magic

What Tracy McGrady could have been with Orlando Magic

MIAMI - MARCH 9: Tracy McGrady #1 of the Orlando Magic drives against Lamar Odom #7 of the Miami Heat during NBA action on March 9, 2004 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, MIAMI - MARCH 9: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat dunks against the Orlando Magic during NBA action on March 9, 2004 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, 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. (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Tracy McGrady’s career is one for the legends

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ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 14: Horace Grant #54, Shaquille O'Neal #32 and Anfernee Hardaway #1 of the Orlando Magic looks on against the Denver Nuggets on December 14, 1994 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 1994 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

DIME ranks NBA2K’s all-time Orlando Magic in bottom five

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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)

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

Philip Rossman-Reich
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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 22: Orlando Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman addresses the media during the 2017 NBA Draft on June 22, 2017 at Amway Center 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Learning patience has been Orlando Magic’s biggest chore

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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 10: Tracy McGrady #1 of the Orlando Magic goes up for the dunk during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at TD Waterhouse Centre on November 10, 2002 in Orlando, Florida. The Clippers defeated the Magic 120-117. 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 2002 NBAE (Photo by: Fernando Medina/NBAE/Getty Images)

NBA2K18 announced all-time Orlando Magic

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ORLANDO, FL - 1994: Shaquille O'Neal #32 of the Orlando Magic goes up for a dunk during a game against the Detroit Pistons circa 1994 at 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 1994 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA2K18 previews Orlando Magic’s all-time team

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ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 26: Shaquille O'Neal #32 of the Orlando Magic dunks against the Golden State Warriors on March 26, 1995 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 1995 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic Top 25: Notes on our all-time greatest teams

Philip Rossman-Reich
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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 6: Elfrid Payton #4 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket during a game against the Washington Wizards on December 6, 2016 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic Top 25: The Nos. 18-23 teams in Orlando Magic history

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CHICAGO - MAY 18: Shaquille O'Neal #32, Horace Grant #32 and Dennis Scott #3 of the Orlando Magic huddle against the Chicago Bulls during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 18, 1995 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 1995 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA2K adding all-time teams for each franchise, who represents the Orlando Magic

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SAN ANTONIO - 1994: Dennis Scott #3 of the Orlando Magic shoots against the San Antonio Spurs during a game played circa 1994 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas. 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 1994 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dennis Scott: Titleless run with Shaquille O’Neal, Anfernee Hardaway still hurts

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Orlando Magic's Darko Milicic, Jameer Nelson, Hedo Turkoglu, Grant Hill and Dwight Howard walk down the court during the NBA's Eastern Conference quarterfinals in Orlando, Florida, Saturday, April 28, 2007. The Pistons defeated the Magic 97-93. (Photo by Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel/MCT via Getty Images)

Darko Milicic at peace with ‘bust’ of NBA career

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CLEVELAND - FEBRUARY 9: Anfernee Hardaway #1 of the Orlando Magic shoots a lay up during the game during the 1997 NBA All-Star Game played on February 9, 1997 at Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges 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 1997 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

A BIG3 and NBA JAM duo for the Orlando Magic

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - NOVEMBER 13: Orlando Magic Guard Elfrid Payton (4) looks to the bench for the next play versus Oklahoma City Thunder on November 13, 2016, at the Chesapeake Energy Arena Oklahoma City, OK. (Photo by Torrey Purvey/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

2017 Orlando Magic take their place among franchise’s worst

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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 28: Dwight Howard #8 of the Atlanta Hawks high fives fans as he heads to the locker room after the game against the New York Knicks on December 28, 2016 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dwight Howard says he explored return to Orlando Magic

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Jan 20, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins inducts Penny Hardaway into the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

When the Orlando Magic traded the top overall pick

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Nov 11, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) reacts after he made the game winning shot in the last seconds of the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic need a winner to be part of city’s new wave

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Jan 20, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins inducts Penny Hardaway into the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic NBA Playoffs: The top 10 Orlando Magic playoff performances

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Mar 11, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Terrence Ross (31) drives around Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. The Cavaliers won 116-104. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James’ consistent dominance magnifies inconsistency for Orlando Magic

Patrick Flynn
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Feb 15, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) is fouled by North Carolina Tar Heels forward Theo Pinson (1) during the first half at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

Last six sixth overall picks should give Orlando Magic hope for NBA Draft

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Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; An NBA basketball waits for the game to continue during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Hornets at Amway Center.The Hornets won 120-101. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Former Orlando Magic center Mario Kasun discusses his career

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May 7, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket during the second quarter in the second round of game 4 of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

The 2010 Orlando Magic prove Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers have work to do

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April 18, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers forward Luc Mbah a Moute (12) during the first half in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Rejected by Orlando Magic, Utah Jazz’s Dennis Lindsey provides blueprint

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Jan 29, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; General overall view of Camping World Stadium exterior and Lake Lorna Doone before the 2017 Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Orlando Magic WrestleMania

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Feb 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Canada player Tracy McGrady (1) brings the ball up court during the All-Star celebrity basketball game at Ricoh Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

Tracy McGrady to be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame

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