Magic Starting 5: Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner to Meet in FIBA World Cup Semifinals
1. GERMANY VS. USA "Not only will Moe Wagner play, but the team's top two cornerstones, Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero, will play against one another for the first time in their careers."
2. MAGIC TO PLAYOFFS? “Realistically, the Magic should be competing for a spot to play in the tournament and then likely getting eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs — still a significant improvement from a season ago."
3. PAOLO, FRANZ MAKE TOP 100 "Bleacher Report had Wagner at No. 52 and Banchero at No. 40 on its list. Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. was an honorable mention on Bleacher Report's Top 100. ... There's no disputing Banchero and Wagner's potential. If their play next season warrants a similar jump to the one they made on this year's list, Orlando could improve similarly as a team."
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4. COLE GIVES BACK "Anthony hosted an event on Aug. 24 in the South Bronx called "The Playbook" where he invited some of the areas top high school basketball players to participate. The purpose of the event was to help the next generation of players prepare for the complicated world of basketball and the financial aspect that comes along with it."
5. MAGIC WORKOUT FOR GILES "The Osceola Magic, Orlando's G League affiliate, is preparing for the start of the season ... the franchise's first in Kissimmee.
"The move comes after spending the 2017-23 seasons in Lakeland. Now, the team is moving even closer to home base in Orlando.
"Here's a look at the team's schedule for the season ..."
