The Orlando Magic believed they had a solid plan in place when they hired Rob Hennigan as general manager five years ago. They were going to build progressively through the draft, using high draft picks to grow a team from the ground up together. This would establish a longer-term program and sustained winning.
Hennigan quickly brought on former Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons executive Scott Perry as one of his assistant general managers. Perry would provide experience in the front office, filling in some of the gaps the Hennigan lacked because of his inexperience.