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The Sporting News Hates The Magic
September 25, 2009 by
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The Sporting News has released their Preseason Power Poll and Sean Deveney has stuck the Magic all the way down at #8 behind the Washington Wizards, Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail-Blazers. I’m assuming this means that they are predicting Washington to win the Southeast Division...
New College Football Blog
September 24, 2009 by
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If you like Howard the Dunk and you like college football, you’ll love this. It’s my new weekly college football article that will take a look back at the week that was in college football and a look ahead to the upcoming week. It also has a Heisman watch and my own personal...
Stars of Magic Past: Terry Catledge
September 23, 2009 by
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Terry DeWayne Catledge was a member of the original Orlando Magic and was known by many as “Cat Man” because of his last time. He was a 6’8 forward who started a majority of Orlando’s games during the first three seasons of their existence.
Catledge was born in Houston, Mississippi...
Orlando Magic News & Notes: Bobcats Rip Off the Magic, Does Vince Need To Lead?
September 22, 2009 by
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Can someone explain to me why the Charlotte Bobcats are trying to look exactly like the Orlando Magic? The pinstripes, the style and the numbers are all extremely similar to Orlando’s jerseys. This is the biggest rip-off since the Bullets became the Wizards. Way to be original,...
Team Report: Nelson Is Ready To Go
September 21, 2009 by
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Yahoo! Sports has posted a Magic team report.
A lot of this was talked about in the Magic Basketblog last week.
Once again, the most important thing to point out is that Jameer Nelson looks healthy and ready to go for the season.
Nelson, the starting point guard and one of the team...
Orlando Magic News & Notes: Anderson a Secret Weapon?
September 18, 2009 by
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Newly acquired Orlando Magic Forward is Orlando’s “secret weapon” according to Sports Illustrated’s Brian Hendrickson.
Now look at how he complements the Magic’s lineup. Orlando lacked a power forward who could pull defenders out of the paint whenever Lewis left the...
Rumor: Gortat To OKC?
September 16, 2009 by
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There is a rumor circulating about the possibility of Magic Center Marcin Gortat being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. There is an article discussing the possibility that you can see here, http://www.mtsmondo.com/sport/vesti/text.php?vest=146895 but it may be hard to read because...
Magic Add Two More To Their Camp Roster
September 16, 2009 by
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Biran Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel reported that the Orlando Magic have added two more players to their training camp roster.
As reported earlier, Forward Linton Johnson will be at camp.
The Magic have also added Guard Morris Almond. Almond played in 25 games for the Utah Jazz...
Stars of Magic Past: Jeff Turner
September 16, 2009 by
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Our next star of Magic past just recently left the Magic organization even though he quit playing a long time ago. He certainly isn’t a lesser known name, although many may not remember his face. He was part of the Magic organization for 16 years and after his retirement became their...
Vince Carter Will Be Orlando’s Go-To Guy
September 15, 2009 by
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Josh Robbins reported yesterday that Vince Carter will now be Orlando’s go-to-guy down the stretch. Magic Head Coach Stan Van Gundy had some other interesting things to say.
One of the coaches asked Van Gundy this question, and Van Gundy indicated that he’ll run pick-and-rolls...
Gortat Tearing It Up In Europe, But Will It Lead To More Success in Orlando?
September 14, 2009 by
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Marcin Gortat AKA the Polish Hammer has been dominating as the Center for the Polish basketball team so far in EuroBasket 2009. Gortat is playing is home country of Poland. Gortat averaged 3.8 points per game, 3.0 rebounds per game and .8 blocks per game in 63 games he started six...
Orlando Magic News and Notes – Stan Van Gundy Gets Defensive
September 13, 2009 by
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Josh Robbins has a great article about Stan Van Gundy’s camp this weekend. It sounds like Van Gundy’s emphasis was defense.
“I think the first thing any coach needs is to be very, very clear on what your philosophy is,” Van Gundy said 10 minutes into his talk. “...
Orlando Magic News & Notes: How Important is Rashard? Another Signing? Gortat in Europe, Tickets
September 12, 2009 by
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The Orlando Magic have capped their season ticket sales at 13,000.
“By capping season-ticket sales, this gives us the ticket inventory to provide the opportunity for those who can’t necessarily invest in a full season ticket to still have the opportunity to experience...
Stars of Magic Past: Anthony Bowie
September 10, 2009 by
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Anthony Bowie was a very solid bench player for the Orlando Magic who is probably best known for his infamous triple double. That’s unfortunate for Anthony because he gave the Magic a few good seasons coming off of the bench.
Anthony played both Guard and Forward. He was listed...
News & Notes
September 09, 2009 by
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Tania Ganguli of the Orlando Sentinel has a very interesting article up about Dwight Howard’s trip to Africa for the NBA’s Basketball without Boards program. He has been joined in Africa by his buddy Chris Bosh, Dirk Nowitzki, Carlos Boozer and former BWB camp member, Luc Richard...
News & Notes
September 04, 2009 by
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First of all, congratulations to Magic Center Adonal Foyle. Not only did the Magic re-sign the veteran last week but the big man is also receiving a very prestigious honor. Foyle will be inducted into the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame on September 24 in Boise, Idaho (and we...
Programming Note
September 04, 2009 by
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ESPN Classic is showing Magic – Lakers game from February 8, 2004 tonight at 9 PM est.
The Magic had a 14-point lead entering the 4th quarter but the Lakers closed the gap quickly. I’ll let you see for yourself how the game turned out.
Shaq scored 20 points and had 10 rebounds...
Stars of Magic Past: Brooks Thompson
September 03, 2009 by
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Brooks Thompson was selected in the 1st round (27th Overall) of the 1994 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic. Thompson was a 6’4 Guard who was a supposed sharpshooter (hmm…sounds familiar). Thompson played two years at Texas A&M before transferring to Oklahoma State. He was named...
News & Notes: Magic Broadcast Schedule on Sun Sports & Fox Sports Florida, Stan Van Gudy, JJ Redick Rated Embarassingly Low
September 01, 2009 by
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Sun Sports and Fox Sports Florida have released their broadcast schedule for the Orlando Magic during the 2009-10 season. A total of 70 Magic games will appear on the two networks with 38 on Sun Sports and 32 on Fox Sports Florida. Click here for the full broadcast schedule.
Stan...
“Stars” of Magic Past
September 01, 2009 by
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In a new feature at Howard the Dunk, we’re going to take a look at some of the Magic’s former “stars.” Well, actually we’re going to look back at the careers of some lesser known Magic players and see where they are now. First up, former Magic great Brooks Thompson.
(Andrew...
NBA News & Notes (with Magic news)
August 31, 2009 by
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Scott Anez has a great one on one with Magic General Manager Otis Smith. Click here to read it. It’s a great read for Magic fans.
“S…I guess the big question this year will be…How will your team react to being the hunted instead of being the hunter?
O…Our...
Orlando’s Starting Five
August 30, 2009 by
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There seemed to be only two realistic options for an Orlando starting lineup.
Option 1:
Dwight Howard
Brandon Bass
Rashard Lewis
Vince Carter
Jameer Nelson
Option 2:
Dwight Howard
Rashard Lewis
Mickael Pietrus/Matt Barnes
Vince Carter
Jameer Nelson
I like the more traditional aspect...
Orlando Magic Trivia Conest
August 30, 2009 by
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Starting next week, Howard the Dunk is going to have a weekly trivia contest and the winner will get one of the snazzy key chains pictured above.
I will post a question on here and the first one to e-mail me will win a key chain.
Thanks to Whole Sale Key Chain for getting me [...]
FanSided Releases Their Own I-Phone App
August 29, 2009 by
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FanSided has released their very own I-Phone App. Head over to Real Time Passions and go to the blogs sections to find us. You can follow all of the news at FanSided including your favorite blogs like Howard the Dunk. This is just another great addition to the FanSided community....
NBA News and Notes (With a few Magic Headlines)
August 28, 2009 by
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Here’s Bianchi’s take on Lee’s comments. Bianchi takes a shot at Lee bringing up his near game-winner in game 2 of the NBA Finals and wonders if Lee would still be on the team had he converted that Alley-Oop. Oh what could have been…
It looks like the CJ Watson saga...
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