ORLANDO – Judging by the smiles on their faces, the passion in their online posts and pride in wearing Orlando Magic jerseys, Arron Afflalo and Marreese Speights have shown that it means everything to them being back in Central Florida for two different kinds of homecomings.
Ultimately, the faith and strong beliefs that the two accomplished veterans have shown to Orlando as the franchise attempts to claw back into contention could be even more significant to the Magic. At least that’s how Jeff Weltman, Orlando’s President of Basketball Operations, views the commitment of Afflalo and Speights to a Magic franchise that has struggled in rebuilding much of the past five seasons.