When thinking of the Orlando Magic pantheon of great players, it is easy to pinpoint who defines each era of Magic basketball.
Nick Anderson defines its early days. Shaquille O’Neal defines its first championship run. Anfernee Hardaway its post-Shaq years. Darrell Armstrong the Heart & Hustle years. Tracy McGrady its early-2000s Playoff runs. And Dwight Howard its second title run.
But who defines the franchise? Which player had the deepest impact? Which player means a little bit more to the organization and its history when we tell its story?