The Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy. The franchise was founded in 1989 as an expansion franchise and has had such notable NBA stars as Shaquille O'Neal, Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway, Tracy McGrady, and Dwight Howard throughout its young history. The franchise has also been in the playoffs for more than half of their existence (10 playoff appearances in 19 years). Currently, the Orlando Magic play in Amway Arena, and is the only major professional sports franchise in the city of Orlando.
Basketball Hall of Famers
Chuck Daly (former coach)
Dominique Wilkins (played only briefly with Magic)
Julius Erving (enshrined before joining Magic as executive VP)
Patrick Ewing (played for Orlando for a season, now an assistant coach for the team)
Individual records
Most points in one game with 62 (Tracy McGrady on March 10, 2004 vs. Washington Wizards)
Most points in one half with 37 in the first half (Tracy McGrady on March 9, 2003 vs. Denver Nuggets)
Most points in one quarter with 25 in the second quarter (Tracy McGrady on March 9, 2003 vs. Denver Nuggets)
Most free throws made in one game with 18 (Tracy McGrady on December 25, 2002 vs. Detroit Pistons)
Most points in a playoff game with 46 (Tracy McGrady in Game 2 of the 2003 Eastern Conference playoffs, First Round vs. Detroit Pistons)
Most assist made in one game with 30 (Scott Skiles on December 20, 1992 vs. Denver Nuggets)