Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic are a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida, competing in the NBA Eastern Conference’s Southeast Division. Founded in 1989 as an expansion franchise, the team plays its home games at the Kia Center and maintains an affiliation with the Osceola Magic of the NBA G League. The Magic have reached the NBA Finals twice, in 1995 and 2009, and have captured eight division championships spanning multiple eras. The franchise has built around stars including Shaquille O’Neal, Penny Hardaway, Tracy McGrady, Dwight Howard, and currently Paolo Banchero, making the playoffs 19 times in 37 seasons with an emphasis on player development and defensive versatility.