As I sit down this holiday season to write a piece about what the Magic can do leading-up to the NBA Trade Deadline in February to improve their team, I can’t help but come to the realization that something is slightly different this time around.
I’ve been writing for Orlando Pinstriped Post for three NBA seasons now, and usually the tone of these articles is something symbolically similar to waving a white flag for the rest of the year. “Sell the veterans on expiring contracts, try to accrue assets, play out the rest of the season allowing for young guys to gain minutes, try again next year.