The Orlando Magic Are Delightfully Bizarre | J. Kyle Mann | The Ringer

The Orlando Magic are an NBA franchise with a history of some wildly thrilling highs and prolonged, wandering lows, and it seems as if they are on a climb toward achieving the highs again. Their roster is predominantly young and made up of an eclectic, unusual assortment of physically gifted players-Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, the tandem of 6-foot-10 forwards, being chief among them. Is this the NBA’s next dominant team? What makes their duo of future stars so distinct and different from pairings of the past? The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann sets out to examine all of this and more.
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If the Magic can find a way to get Rui Hachimura, then they could be called the Axis Powers

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This was a masterpiece. Every word and image. I’m a lifelong Magic fan and this was the most perfect breakdown of our history and current situation. “What is the difference with this Magic Carlos” I’m going to send them this video. We have never had a team like this, it was always based off a super star and quick exit. Thank you for making and writing this. You will have a new follow and supporter.

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I'm a Cs fan, but when I saw Paolo on the court along with Tatum AND Brown, at times I thought Paolo is the best player on the floor. Paolo is the real deal.

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I’m a magic fan as well and this video was perfect. Usually I see videos talking about the Magic and they have no idea what’s going on with our organization but want to make a video about what we should do. I hate those videos. But he did a great job. Excellent job I should say. New subscriber

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Markelle Fultz is the engine that makes this all go right now. He's the key to all this that most media aren't talking about.

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always wanted to see fultz succeed after leaving philly

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magic have had a positive record ever since Markelle came back

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Yeah, as nice as it is that paolo and franz can handle the ball, I’m way more comfortable with markelle controlling the offense

[@jan279]

Fultz been nice, but I don't think we should be saying he's the key to anything with Orlando having a losing record. I think the key for this Orlando team to reach their ceiling depends primarily on Paolo's development in the long term since I think dude is the only one on the roster with serious superstar potential. Then again, that's just my take.

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@@jan279 Orlando has had a positive record ever since Markelle came back tho 👀

[@Kmac1992]

What an absolute masterpiece. As a magic fan, we can sense things are trending in the right direction. This off-season will be absolutely critical with the way we utilize our draft picks and cap space but definitely we have found our core to build around with Paolo, Franz, Kelle, Suggs and WCJ

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Act 5 would be an incredible nickname for Paolo just saying. This video should win the Oscar for best editing

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I would love a video comparing & contrasting teams like the Magic, Thunder, Pistons, and Rockets as they rebuild. This was so good that I now want to watch their games even if they’re losing.

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Watch the games vs good teams, thats where they show theyre true colours

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Not even a Magic fan but this team and their history is super interesting. Does their luck continue by getting Victor Wembenyama this year?

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Imagine Fultz, Banchero, Wagner, Bol Bol and Wemby? That's crazy.

[@sc3ku]

Some big man would have to go- just too many big bodies to be defensively versatile. I’d love to see him go to San Antonio (or Orlando get him and send a big man there). Not a Spurs fan but they need a great big- that’s what they do!

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@@ArnieAlonzo im personally not a big fan of Bol Bol, but put in WCJ in there and thats legit.

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@@sc3ku Yea thats why they had to ship out Mo Bamba. Im hoping he ends up with a high IQ passer like Lamelo or Haliburton

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@@Shortballa11 fultz is a high iq playmaker than lamelo just saying

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As an Orlando Magic fan, it’s great getting videos like this!

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as a magic fan, LOVE this video. Im so happy someone is seeing exciting our team is after almost a decade of incompetence

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As a life long Magic fan- love the recognition that we are turning the corner! 🙏🏽

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Endlessly charismatic Dwight and utilizing the "it starts with the D" quote. I see you, The Ringer. I see you.

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I'm a Magic fan for life, thanks for the video!!!

[@dephy11]

I have to say: Orlando is phenomenal at picking at 1 in the draft. Some teams have fumbled at no. 1 not the magic though

[@drewisgooden]

great video, i'm excited about this team

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certified league pass team for sure

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i'm sitting here watching this thinking "i'm sure Drew would enjoy this"

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[@TheBleistift123]

Franz is just playing winning Basketball. Knows his weaknesses and strengths. Plays composed and controlled both on defens and on offense. He is so efficient, allways does just what is needed to win. If he develops the same as he did in past years he for sure has real star potential. Already was the best German player on their 3. Place.

[@johnnydejesus_]

Fantastic video. Thanks for the Magic coverage! People sleeping on this young group too much! ❤‍🔥

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we need more of these please

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The metaphors are off the hook in this video. Thanks Kyle!

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The very best review of this team yet. Honest and to the point. The next phase is crtical.

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Great video about my favorite team since 1989! As a huge Magic fan who watches all 82+ games, every season (thank you, NBA League Pass!), I can't thank you enough for focusing on the team.

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Great analysis on the current team, I'm a card collector and can't decide on who's goona be 'my guy' so I just try and get all of em! So much depth, and they're playing better as a team every game, can't wait to see what they do next! Jeff Weltman has been PIVOTAL in the rebuild, every player you talked about has been a puzzle piece he's put together, let's see what the picture turns out to be 😊

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[@Mr4Grim]

Their core is pretty much in place..maybe a couple adjustments but it's basically in place. They just need to develop their chemistry and improve their skills and fundamentals a bit more. Injuries are definitely uncertain but if this team can stay healthy and gain more and more experience...this will be a championship team in the near future. I really hope they can make a postseason run and get to the playoffs. Once they get a taste of the playoffs...they will have a better focus of the ultimate goal.

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Great video J Kyle Mann! love your work especially the new draft pod with Kev! Hearing you talk about Isaac makes me think of Tjarks, think he would of loved this funky magic team and this video. Great work!

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The Magic need one floor spacing creator/shooter combo guard in their starting lineup, and boom, all set for future playoff runs.

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That mascot dancing made my day

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Loads of bangers there. "Ripertoire" & the Magic-live video particular chef's kiss moments.

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The magic fan in me is THRIVING

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STUFF hasn’t aged a day since the 80s/90s…I wonder what his routine is. Dude is killing it !

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Every 10 years we get good. It's Magic time now!

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Great video, Orlando definitely has young pieces to be proud about. Loved Andre 3000 quote

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Peak Cinema my friend! Feels good to get some recognition from main stream media. Go Magic 😉

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Team so young and so deep with potential, 8 players in that team can be good starters on other teams up to superstar calibre players

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As a new Orlando resident I approve of this video

[@PastelitoPapi]

I'm a Heat fan and they played Orlando recently and I was thinking a lot of this to myself lol this team has a lot of kinda weird but kinda fun pieces.

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A couple of "ifs" on this team but of they put it together it could be something special.

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[@JADiaz10]

Currently they are way better than everyone thinks. Franz n Paulo looking like the next Tatum n Brown. Markelle a nice 2-way point guard. Isaac the best defender in the league. They have the pieces to be good long-term

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Hammond just gets it. Also I really hope you and the secret base guys jon/kofie do a collab at some point because y’all are my 2 of my favorite sports creators

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Probably the best video about my team ever made

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Bruh, the Germany and Italy joke (@ 2:45) hit me like a fucking TRUCK. O_O

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Check out the Dumars pass at 2:51...the backspin. God Damn

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Orlando has a great future ahead of them

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This is the complete opposite of the biased hot takes you see on Twitter.

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No mention of the Grant Hill signing? That was a significant storyline when they signed McGrady.

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Great stuff. Well done.

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if fultz can get to like 36% on 3s it's all over. he already does everything else really really well

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[@ScooterMagruder]

THE ORLANDO MAGIC DYNASTY STARTS IN 3 YEARS.

[@aidanknight]

Part of me wants to see a vet come in here and take them to the Finals but I wonder who that could be? The better story would be Paolo and Franz becoming the next Tatum/Brown or Kawhi/PG and upsetting the Sixers in round 2 imo. I've always loved Markelle and am so glad to see him playing meaningful minutes.

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I miss The Dime Drop every time I watch one of these masterpieces

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Geat video Kyle. Magic are going to be real contenders next season.Jjust need some shooting.

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[@johnathan1leonard]

As a Magic fan, I was extremely excited to watch this video. This is the most hopeful I have been in the last 12 years! We get to add potentially two lottery picks this year as well.. The future is bright and the bandwagon is leaving the station!!

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They are the future of the nba period

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And only the real OGs know the Magic song

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Another masterpiece from Kyle Mann

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J Kyle Mann with yet another masterpiece

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wait they have a magical dragon mascot??? sweet.

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Franz Wagner is so underrated

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I cannot say that I was expecting a reference to the World Wars in a basketball video.

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Go Magic!

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Wow Kyle man and my favorite team. Years of being relegated to the scrub league we got so many pieces. Still accepting new Magic fans, before the bandwagon train departs. Here's to a ring by 2030

[@chiefjustchief]

The media isn’t talking about our team enough. The plight of the small market continues…

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This is a phenomenal thumbnail

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Man I love Cole Anthony! Hope Orlando keeps him around.

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Idk why his videos don’t get more love