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 The name "Magic" was inspired by Orlando’s tourism slogan, “The Magic of Orlando.”[([[https://koa.com/blog/the-most-comprehensive-list-of-things-to-see-and-do-in-the-southeast/|koa]])] The name "Magic" was inspired by Orlando’s tourism slogan, “The Magic of Orlando.”[([[https://koa.com/blog/the-most-comprehensive-list-of-things-to-see-and-do-in-the-southeast/|koa]])]
 +
 +===== Founding Father =====
 +
 +Pat Williams, a former Philadelphia 76ers executive, spearheaded the campaign to bring an NBA team to Orlando.[([[https://www.nba.com/magic/news/patrick-livingston-murphy-williams-obituary-1940-2024|nba]])]
 +
 +===== Naming Contest =====
 +
 +The team name was chosen through a fan contest, receiving over 4,000 submissions.[([[https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/sports-and-leisure/orlando-magic|ebsco]])]
 +
 +===== Rejected Names =====
 +
 +Other finalist names included Heat, Tropics, and Juice, but “Magic” was selected.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/3q2s5f/how_did_nba_teams_get_their_name/|reddit]])]
 +
 +===== Expansion Peers =====
 +
 +The Magic were part of the NBA’s late-'80s expansion along with Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, and Charlotte Hornets.[([[https://www.basketballnetwork.net/latest-news/89-90-nba-expansion-franchises-how-well-did-they-do-over-the-last-three-decades|basketballnetwork]])]
 +
 +===== Original Arena =====
 +
 +The Magic played their first 21 seasons at the Orlando Arena, later renamed the TD Waterhouse Centre.[([[https://www.theorlandoreal.com/history-of-the-amway-center/|theorlandoreal]])]
 +
 +===== Modern Home =====
 +
 +Since 2010, the team plays at the Amway Center in downtown Orlando.[([[http://www.insidearenas.com/eastern/AmwayCenter.htm|insidearenas]])]
 +
 +===== State-of-the-Art Facility =====
 +
 +The Amway Center is recognized for its modern design and eco-friendly features.[([[https://www.designcurial.com/news/amway-center-in-orlando-becomes-first-leed-gold-certified-nba-arena|designcurial]])]
 +
 +===== Attendance Milestone =====
 +
 +The Magic sold out all 41 home games in their inaugural season.[([[https://x.com/OBJUpdate/status/1915367703230976387|x]])]
 +
 +===== First Game =====
 +
 +Orlando played its first game on November 4, 1989, against the New Jersey Nets.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/198911040ORL.html|basketball-reference]])]
 +
 +===== First Points Scorer =====
 +
 +Reggie Theus scored the first points in franchise history.[([[https://bcuathletics.com/news/2023/12/2/mens-basketball-reggie-theus-to-be-honored-at-sacramento-kings-centennial-night.aspx|bcuathletics]])]
 +
 +===== First Win =====
 +
 +Their first-ever victory came in their second game, against the New York Knicks.[([[https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2022/9/28/23368783/magical-firsts-part-i-in-the-beginning|orlandopinstripedpost]])]
 +
 +===== First Season Record =====
 +
 +The Magic finished their first season with a 18–64 record.[([[https://www.landofbasketball.com/teams/records_orlando_magic.htm|landofbasketball]])]
 +
 +===== Shaq Era Begins =====
 +
 +In 1992, the Magic drafted Shaquille O’Neal with the No. 1 pick.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QCYbMTHBOQ|youtube]])]
 +
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