The Orlando Magic’s practice gym was fairly empty back in late September. There were a few players working out and coaches watching them mindfully but there were no flashing lights or crowds to cheer them on. There was very little fanfare for what was turning out to be a monumental moment.
The media was present, sent an e-mail from Magic PR staff saying only they could watch a portion of the team’s preseason workouts.
The bombshell they expertly dropped seemed meant to blunt questions at media day the following week. They were ripping the band-aid off the most intriguing and interesting story that would follow the Magic the rest of the year.