Jonathan Isaac Claims This Is 'The Year' For Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic are viewed as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference next season, and rightfully so. They have the stars in Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, along with a great supporting cast with the additions of Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones. Last season, the team was among the best defenses in the league, but struggled to score. That was the vocal point of the offseason and they made sure to address those woes.

The franchise is in "win-now" mode and has a great opportunity to compete for a championship with the lack of threats in the Eastern Conference. They've gained a ton of respect from media outlets and fans as the team is expected to take a massive leap. One of the core playe rs believes the Magic have a shot to do something special.

Jonathan Isaac held an event at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., unveiling his signature Judah 1 sneakers as part of the "Impact of the Bible" exhibit. In an interview, the former lottery pick believes the Magic can bring home the gold.

"I feel great and I'm excited for the year," he said. "I've been putting in a lot of work. We've made some great moves and I think this is our year, in terms of going all the way."