Are the Orlando Magic truly BROKEN?

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni react to the Thunder beating the Knicks, discuss Karl-Anthony Towns offense, and breakdown the Orlando’s embarrassing loss to the Raptors. Then, the gang discusses Jayson Tatum’s first 30-point game since his return, the Sixers getting healthy, and who is going to be the 5th seed in the East.

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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Zena Keita
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

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Timecodes:
00:00 – Intro
01:17 – Did you see the Duke-UConn buzzer beater?
03:15 – Thunder defeat Knicks 111-100 – a genuine finals preview?
04:40 – Is Karl-Anthony Towns being used the wrong way by the Knicks?
06:12 – Is the KAT problem a process issue or a player issue?
09:04 – Is Jalen Williams finally looking like himself again?
10:31 – Raptors destroy Magic 139-87. What happened to the Magic?
12:48 – Breakdown of the game’s timeline
14:29 – Should the Magic be thinking about firing Jamahl Mosley now?
15:52 – Is Jayson Tatum back to his best?
18:12 – What does Tatum’s return mean for the Celtics heading into the playoffs?
20:30 – The Sixers are suddenly fully healthy. Should the East be scared?
21:42 – Sixers are best when Paul George and Joel Embiid are on the court
24:24 – Who wins the fifth, sixth and seventh seeds in the East?
25:29 – The gang’s predictions for five, six and seven seeds

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7 comments

  6. All offseason Oralndo Magic fans lost their minds when I told them that they will not go anywhere until they get a primary facilitator. Paolo, Wagner, Suggs, and Bane are all awesome pieces, but NONE of them can run an offense.

    Anyone who still doesnt get it, must get it now.

  7. 10:47 To the DeVos family and anyone with the Orlando Magic who might take the time to read this, I want to start on a positive note: thank you for investing in this team, for the new facilities that help keep our players healthy, and for the rebranding of merchandise. Those efforts are appreciated.

    However, as a dedicated fan for over 30 years, I can't help but express my disappointment with the current state of the team. After being promised that we'd be competitive for a championship, what we’ve seen instead is disheartening. I understand that you can’t coach heart or buy commitment, and I don’t want to pile on the coach—he has my best wishes. But from top to bottom, there needs to be serious evaluation and accountability.

    Watching this team has been painful, even during a seven-game winning streak. The heart is missing, and the pride is nonexistent. While I know players typically don’t play where they’re from, they carry the hopes and dreams of a city that longs for relevance in the championship conversation. Where is the pride? Where is the winning spirit?

    How can I justify letting my children watch this team and call it basketball? How can I rationalize the time and money we invest? I understand it’s just a game, and there are more pressing issues in the world, but you are putting out a product, and that product is broken. We need real answers, not scripted excuses.

    It feels like the Magic’s podcasters are the only ones keeping this fandom sane, as the media seems hesitant to ask the tough questions. Please, give us a product we can be proud of, something we can truly cheer for. We want to be relevant again—no more half measures, no more excuses. I’m tired of being part of the Orlando Tragic.

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