The NBA draft is where teams hope to take the next leap forward from the previous season. Whether it is stockpiling talent, increasing wins, entering the postseason or challenging for a world title, it all begins with the NBA Draft.
In 1992, the Orlando Magic struck gold winning the lottery and selecting NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal. In 1993, the Orlando Magic made headlines by winning the Draft Lottery a second consecutive year, selecting Chris Webber and trading him for Anfernee Hardaway, immediately changing the team’s future outlook.
The Magic failed to win the lottery this year or climb into the top three after three straight seasons with top-five picks.