May 17, 2022 marked a potential turning point for the Orlando Magic.
After finishing the 2021-22 season with a 22-60 record, the team had a 14 percent chance of landing the No. 1 overall pick. And on June 23, for the first time since 2004 and the fourth time in franchise history, Orlando will be the first time on the clock in the NBA Draft.
Much has been made of the Magic’s top pick, and rightfully so. Selecting the correct player could result in Orlando competing amongst the league’s elite while whiffing could set them back half a decade.