The Orlando Magic made it to the Finals this past season and though they did not win it all they still showed the world that they arrived. Redick played some minutes and played better then anyone gave him credit, but I guess he is used to that by now.
This off season the Magic have made several changes first they got Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson from the Nets the Magic only to give up Alston, Battie and Lee (who will be missed). This was done since the Magic knew they were not going to keep Hedo (who has since left to Toronto).
Otis also was able to pick up a true PF in Brandon Bass a FA from Dallas. Otis was able to do this, because Dallas thought they had picked up Gortat after signing him to an offer sheet that they thought the Magic would not match. Well Otis fooled all of them and he matched that offer sheet and pulled a Bass right under their nose.
To top all of this off he also ended up with something for Hedo after it looked like the Magic could get nothing. Through a S&T with the Raptors with Dallas and Memphis involved with the Magic Hedo was sent to Toronto and the Magic ended up with some cash and a huge TE worth between 7-8 million to the Magic.
So now the Magic need to find a few more players and this team is set for a repeat run to the finals.
Several players will be getting new team numbers including it seems JJ Redick getting back his old number 4. We all hope that him wearing his old number will give him a great season.
WTG Magic and good luck for next season.
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