1989-90 Orlando Magic season

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1989-90 Orlando Magic season
Head Coach Matt Guokas
Arena Orlando Arena
Results
Record 18–64
(.220)
Place Division: 7th (Central)
Conference: 14th (East)
Playoff Finish Did not qualify
Orlando Magic seasons

The 1989-90 season was Orlando’s first season in the NBA. Several years after local developer and banker Jim Hewitt began promoting the idea of an NBA franchise in Florida, he was awarded the Orlando Magic. His first move was to hire Philadelphia 76ers General Manager Pat Williams. Together, the two convinced the NBA to give Orlando a franchise after local fans made $100 deposits on season-ticket reservations. On November 4th, a sold out crowd watched the Magic lose their first ever game at the Orlando Arena. The final score was 111-106 to the New Jersey Nets. On November 6th, the franchise experienced its first victory as the Magic stunned the New York Knicks 118-110. By the end of the inaugural season, the Magic finished last in the Central Division with a record of 18 wins and 64 losses. [1]

Contents

[edit] Offseason

[edit] NBA Draft

Round Pick Player Position Nationality School/Club Team

[edit] Regular season

[edit] Season standings

Central Division
Team W L PCT. GB
Detroit Pistons 59 23 .720 -
Chicago Bulls 55 27 .671 4
Milwaukee Bucks 44 38 .537 15
Cleveland Cavaliers 42 40 .512 17
Indiana Pacers 42 40 .512 17
Atlanta Hawks 41 41 .500 18
Orlando Magic 18 64 .220 41

[2]

[edit] Player stats

Note: GP= Games played; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; STL = Steals; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points; AVG = Average

Player GP REB AST STL BLK PTS AVG
Nick Anderson

[edit] Awards and Honors

[edit] References

  1. ^ Orlando Magic (1989-Present)
  2. ^ 1989-90 NBA Season Summary - Basketball-Reference.com
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1989–90 NBA season by team
1989 NBA Expansion Draft • 1989 NBA Draft • All-Star Game • Playoffs • Finals • Transactions
East
Boston • Miami • New Jersey • New York • Philadelphia • Washington
Atlanta • Chicago • Cleveland • Detroit • Indiana • Milwaukee • Orlando
West
Charlotte • Dallas • Denver • Houston • Minnesota • San Antonio • Utah
Golden State • L.A. Clippers • L.A. Lakers • Phoenix • Portland • Sacramento • Seattle
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Orlando Magic seasons
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