The Orlando Magic were targeting Mickey Mouse.
With Orlando Pinstriped Post holding the 12th pick in SB Nation’s Disney Character Draft — where each NBA team site selected an OG Disney character who could help their team on the court during the restart at Disney World — the chances of Mickey still being on the board were slim. The Magic need a franchise player who can not only elevate the team, but also create a buzz, put asses in the seats and maybe even get the Magic some national television appearances.
Who better to do that than a local product who happens to be Disney’s face of the franchise?