Looking back on the Magic’s 2021-22 slate: five fun facts

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesIt was hardly a season to remember for the Orlando Magic during the 2021-22 campaign. With a young head coach and a good core of young players, however, progress was certainly made.

The Magic finished just 22-60 a season ago, but there is plenty of reason for optimism. Franz Wagner, Cole Anthony, Markelle Fultz and Jalen Suggs provide a solid young core to build around. Last season, center Wendell Carter Jr. was one of just 17 NBA players to average a double-double.

One of the highlights of the 2022-23 offseason will be the release of the NBA schedule. That has not happened yet. In the meantime, however, here are five fun facts about how Orlando fared…