The Orlando Magic were not a new team when they gathered together in September.
Every player from last year’s rotation returned. The only new additions to the team were point guard Markelle Fultz, who did not play a game last year after the team acquired him in February, and Al-Farouq Aminu, added in free agency.
The goal for the Magic was clear, focus on internal development to take another step up the Eastern Conference ladder. The hope was that a fast start would help stake the team a place among the better teams in the Eastern Conference.