Expectations for the Orlando Magic are through the roof this offseason. At least among Magic fans.
Everyone saw the excitement that comes with Paolo Banchero’s Rookie of the Year campaign and the history he made throughout his rookie year — let alone the performance he put on in his debut with Team USA ahead of this month’s World Cup.
The team itself really seemed to put some things together. After getting healthy following a 5-20 start without any point guards, the Magic went 29-28. Their statistics — a -0.5 net rating — suggest they were at least a near-.