ORLANDO – Perpetually positive, usually uplifting and upbeat, Frank Vogel can often find sunshine in a storm. But even Vogel’s positivity can turn sour when he thinks about the dismal defense that his Orlando Magic played last season.
That’s why Vogel’s message to his Magic all throughout training camp and the preseason has been about as subtle as a punch in the gut. It goes something like this: Minimal gains defensively just won’t cut it; Orlando must pull off a massive makeover on that end of the floor if it wants to make serious gains in the standings this season.