In the NBA you have moments.
Some moments are classic moments that define careers. And some moments define franchises.
The biggest moment in Orlando Magic franchise history is a negative one, and it happened on the biggest stage in basketball during the 1995 Finals. The moment came to define whole careers and national perceptions. It seemed to curse the Magic forever to chase the title and would soon lead to the breaking up of their budding dynasty.
It turned out their door was open. The confident young group knew this was their time. And it quickly disappeared.