Though they made it to the playoffs for the first time since the 2002-03 season, the 2006-07 season was a disappointment for the Orlando Magic, who got knocked out in the first round. The off season really shook things up though, with head coach Brian Hill being replaced with former Miami Heat coach Stan Van Gundy, and Rashard Lewis coming over from the Seattle SuperSonics. Some are asking if his nearly $120 million price tag was worth it, and the best way to know is to see the games live. Get your tickets to Amway Arena and see if it all comes together for the Orlando Magic in the 2007-2008 season.

The Magic fared well in the NBA draft during the franchise's first five years, selecting guard-forward Nick Anderson (1989), forward Dennis Scott (1990), center Shaquille O'Neal (1992), and guard Anfernee 'Penny' Hardaway (1993). These young stars popularized the franchise and propelled the Magic to the 1995 NBA Finals. O'Neal in particular was an immediate force in the NBA, ranking among the league's top scorers in each of his four seasons with the team.