The Orlando Magic are focused on guards this offseason it would seem. That is the direction all the reporting is going in. To do that, the team needs to have the faith that Wendell Carter will bounce back from a frustrating season. His offense disappeared, hiding gains he made on defense and a good showing in the Playoffs.

Also, the Indiana Pacers displayed the never-say-die attitude the Orlando Magic had in December. That should be a sign the Magic are not far from the kind of run that has powered the Pacers to the NBA Finals.

0:00 Intro: Wendell Carter's season and center position

5:11 Carter's struggles and need for improvement

12:17 Indiana Pacers' comeback in NBA Finals Game 1

17:54 Magic's potential to emulate Pacers' success

22:29 Recent Magic rumors and potential moves

28:04 Magic likely targeting multiple guard additions

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The NBA Finals are here as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers prepare to fight for the Larry O'Brien Trophy. What can the Orlando Magic learn from them and their journeys?

They share a lot more characteristics than you would think. But they have both taken major steps the Magic have yet to take. The path to get there is not as long as it may seem, but the Magic have work to do as they watch the NBA season works its way to a champion.

0:00 Intro: NBA Finals and Magic's path forward

5:07 Pacers' offensive strength and defensive growth

10:14 Thunder's elite offense and defense

15:59 Importance of bench depth in playoffs

21:03 NBA Finals prediction and analysis

25:37 Oklahoma City favored, but close games likely

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The Orlando Magic have unveiled their long-awaited rebrand with a new look that calls back to the team's beloved past. Will this be the jersey and look the Magic use when they win their first championship?

The new look is a clear callback to the team's original pinstripe jerseys, giving the fans the look they have been looking for. The team has returned to something that looks like its original logo and jersey set, something that should excite fans.

But ultimately, whether these jerseys go down as iconic or just another design will come down to what the Magic do with them on the court. And they are set to take off very quickly with this new look.

0:00 Magic's long-awaited rebrand unveiled

5:47 Nostalgia and fan input shape new look

11:56 Revealing the new Magic logo and design

16:31 Breakdown of new jerseys and uniforms

22:08 Success will define perception of new branding

27:45 Timing aligns with Magic's promising future

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