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Orlando Magic shoot for fan value during recession -
The Orlando Magic are experiencing what only can be described as Shaquille O'Neal -era success early this season. They return home from a West Coast road trip with a 19-6 record — the third-best in the NBA 's Eastern Conference. The success comes as the Magic begin a four-game homestand against ...
Behind the Box Score, where Orlando is right behind you
Behind the Box Score, where Orlando is right behind you
sports.yahoo.com — Orlando 90, San Antonio 78 Reasons why the Orlando Magic are beasts that nobody should ignore: 1.... Stan Van Gundy. Truly, a brilliant coach. Limited personnel issues, plenty of sound plays, just enough good influence. He's Jeff, without as ... (more) Behind the Box Score, where Orlando is right behind you
Van Gundy's job not a worry -
orlandosentinel.com — "You just do your job and when the time comes ... somebody else will do your job."... Van Gundy knows that there's likely an expiration on his stay in Orlando. He just doesn't know when he'll be excused by team President Bob Vander Weide and General ... (more) Van Gundy's job not a worry -
Rumor: Orlando Magic Interested in Acquiring Grant Hill
Rumor: Orlando Magic Interested in Acquiring Grant Hill
thirdquartercollapse.com — I usually hate posting things this late, but this one is too big to ignore. Don't forget... to read the recap of the Magic's 109-98 victory over Golden State earlier this evening. Onto it... Brian Schmitz, who insists his sources are "impeccable", ... (more) Rumor: Orlando Magic Interested in Acquiring Grant Hill
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Magic shoot for fan value during recession -- OrlandoSentinel.com
Third Quarter CollapseMagic shoot for fan value during recession -- OrlandoSentinel.com An interesting read from Kyle Hightower of the Orlando Sentinel, who details the ways in which the Magic are courting fans who are trying to save money during tough economic times. Of note: Alex ...

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BallerBlogger.com — ... Kyle Hightower of the Orlando Sentinel:  “In April — months before this fall’s stock-market collapse and bailout frenzy — NBA Commissioner David Stern met with the league’s owners to discuss downward economic trends. He had good reasons to be concerned. Last season’s attendance fell 2percent from the all-time high during 2006-07. Eleven of 30 teams hit the league goal of 10,000 full-season tickets sold entering this season, slightly exceeding last season. But league-wide, season-ticket sales came in averaging just 8,500 per team last month — down 4percent ...

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