The Early Years of (Orlando) Magic

<p>The Orlando Magic were on a surefire trajectory to win the NBA Championship within their first decade of existence. By 1997, however, those dreams were dashed when an unfortunate trade and interpersonal drama led to a team-wide fallout that changed the game forever.</p> <p><a href='https://twitter.com/wfmpod'>Follow Wait Five Minutes on Twitter</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/wfmpod/'>Follow Wait Five Minutes on Instagram</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/wfmpod'>Follow Wait Five Minutes on Facebook</a></p> <p>Email the show at <a href='mailto:wfmpod@gmail.com'>wfmpod@gmail.com</a>!</p> <p> </p> <p><a href='https://www.nba.com/magic/archive/john%20denton'>Thank you to John Denton from the Orlando Magic! Read more of his stories here!</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1997-03-31-9703310070-story.html'>Check out the Orlando Sentinel article from the era, "The Last Days of Brian Hill" by Larry Guest and L.C. Johnson!</a></p> <p> </p> <p>The photography used in the marketing of this show is by Lauren Nix. <a href='https://www.instagram.com/lauren.nix.photo/'>Check out more of her art right here!</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Additional Audio</p> <p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bmnFozMmIA&t=278s'>1989 Orlando Magic Inaugural Season Opener</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Fak_wv3uoM&t=385s'>"The Original Decision" Shaq to LA</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Songs</p> <p> </p> <p>Brain - Instrumental Retro</p> <p>Hey Go</p> <p>Smuggler </p> <p>Peaceful Morning</p> <p>Echoes Boogie Dancehall</p> <p>Good Thoughts</p> <p><a href='http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/'>Hear more music from Lobo Loco here!</a></p>