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Magic Players Learn About Leadership From Special Guest

ORLANDO – When retired Gen. Martin Dempsey spoke to the Orlando Magic on Friday morning about the importance of leadership, he focused not only on the veteran fixtures on the team, but also the likes of young players Jonathan Isaac and Mo Bamba.

According to Gen. Dempsey, the 18th Chairman of the Joints Chief of Staff and a special advisor to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, young players like Isaac and Bamba can have an impact on a team by ``leading up.’’

``I kind of challenge them to understand who they are and how they fit into a team,’’ said Gen.