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Magic Starting 5: Shaquille O'Neal 'Waiting on That Call' from Orlando

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Magic Starting 5: Shaquille O'Neal 'Waiting on That Call' from Orlando
Magic Starting 5: Shaquille O'Neal 'Waiting on That Call' from Orlando

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1. SHAQ SHADES MAGIC IN FREESTYLE VERSE

"If you count my points and rebounds quadruple platinum," O'Neal said. "Got two retired jerseys in two different cities, I'm still waiting on that call from the Orlando Magic."

2. GARY TRENT JR. TO MAGIC?

"Trent Jr., 24, averaged 17.4 points last season and has shot 38.4 percent from beyond the three-point line throughout his five-year career with the Raptors and Portland Trail Blazers."

3. MAGIC REVEALS NEW 35th ANNIVERSARY LOGO

The Orlando Magic is celebrating its 35th season in 2023-24 and the franchise has a new logo to celebrate the occasion.

The logo pays homage to the original logo from the 1989-90 season with the stars and blue basketball with the present-day font.

4. JOHN COLLINS TO DALLAS MAVS?

"Among the potential trade scenarios the Mavs have discussed include a possible deal with the Atlanta Hawks for John Collins and the the 15th pick in exchange for the 10th pick and Davis Bertans. Nothing is imminent regarding that possibility."

5. DRAFT COUNTDOWN

The Orlando Magic is six 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. on ESPN.

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Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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