Orlando Magic is an NBA basketball team from Orlando, Florida. They have been playing in the NBA since 1989 and have gone through many ups & downs with the team. Orlando is in the middle of a major rebuild to transform itself into one of the best teams in the NBA.

Stars of Orlando.

During their time in the NBA, Orlando has managed to sign or draft star players several times, for example the well-known Shaquille O'Neal (1992-1996) or point guard Penny Hardaway (1993-1999). In addition, they also have players such as Tracy McGrady (2000-2004) and ''White Chocolate'' Jason Williams (2009-2011). But Orlando also manages to develop talents such as Mo Bamba and Aaron Gordon.

Shaquille O'Neal.

Shaq, who doesn't know him? Shaq is known as a DJ, actor and investor, but most of all as a basketball player. The center, weighing 147 kilos and measuring 2.16 meters in length, is therefore difficult to overlook. He was selected as the ^1st draft pick in the 1992 NBA draft by Orlando Magic and helped the team to an astonishing 41 wins. He further increased his fame that year with two infamous dunks that broke the supports holding the basket to the backboard, the first against the Phoenix Suns and the second against the New Jersey Nets.

In the 93-94 season, Shaq helped the Magics to their first ever playoff qualification. In 94-95, O'Neal and 'Penny Hardaway got their team to the NBA Finals, but lost to the Houston Rockets in four games.

History of Orlando Magic.

Orlando Magic became the very first professional sports franchise in the Orlando area, They were one of four new expansion franchises added by the NBA in 1987, along with the Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Orlando Awards.

Although Orlando has never managed to bring home a championship, they have come extremely close several times. The first time she reached the NBA Finals was in 1995, but lost to the Houston Rockets. The second time the Magic reached the Finals was in 2009, they went home empty-handed and the Cup was won by the Los Angeles Lakers.