Confidence Spurs Magic

ORLANDO - In case there was any confusion, the Orlando Magic's goal for the coming season is on the entrance to the team's headquarters, taped to the gymnasium door and at the point where the players enter the locker room.

It is a nearly actual-sized picture of the Larry O'Brien trophy, the bounty given each June to the NBA champions.

Realistic or not, that is the prize the Magic are eyeing as they open training camp today.
The coaching staff is totally revamped with Stan Van Gundy replacing Brian Hill and promising to breathe some life into the offense.

And the dynamics of the roster have been altered with the $118.5-million signing of forward Rashard Lewis. And with Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu, Jameer Nelson and a host of candidates at shooting guard, the Magic feel they have the pieces necessary to make this a special season. Maybe, Howard said, championship special.

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source : floridatoday.com