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Rashard Lewis was the glue holding the 2009 Orlando Magic together

Rashard Lewis came up big for the Orlando Magic throughout the team's 2009 Playoff run. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Rashard Lewis is not always the hero of the 2009 Orlando Magic Playoff run. But his consistency was the key to the team’s Finals trip.

Both coach Stan Van Gundy and Steve Clifford have shared a critical story about Rashard Lewis when he joined the Orlando Magic.

In training camp of his first year, fresh off signing Rashard Lewis to a five-year, $90.9 million, the Magic had a big ask for their new signee.