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Magic Starting 5: Aaron Gordon Takes Shot at Orlando?

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1. AARON GORDON SHADE

“It’s been a lot of work," Gordon said. "I’m just ecstatic to come to an organization that plays the right way.

Gordon has only played for two teams in his career, so is he insinuating that the Magic doesn't "play the right way?"

2. NUGGETS WIN THE TRADE?

“The deal sent Gordon, along with Gary Clark, to the Nuggets for Gary Harris, R.J. Hampton and a 2025 protected first-round pick."

3. KEYONTE GEORGE AT NO. 11?

"I've never played with that much tape on my foot," George said via ESPN. "It took some time to get used to. I'm starting to get my pop back now. For sure it limited me in some aspects of my game, but I wanted to be out there with my brothers. Missing one game made me realize the passion and love I have stepping away for even one second. That flipped my mindset to treat my body right and do everything necessary to do whatever I can to compete."

4. HOW ABOUT HENDRICKS?

"Hendricks, UCF's highest-rated recruit in program history, averaged 15.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game this season. He also shot 39 percent from beyond the three-point line."

5. DRAFT COUNTDOWN

The Orlando Magic is 29 days away from the 2023 NBA Draft, where the team will welcome the newest members of the franchise.

Coverage begins on June 22 at 8 p.m. EST on ESPN.


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