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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Bios Notes Player Bios Stats Box scores/Recaps NBA Stats Magic vs. NBA 2019-20 Playoff Records Joel Glass George Galante Chief Communications Officer Senior Director of Communications [email protected] [email protected] (407) 916-2631 (office) (407) 916-2633 (office) (407) 491-4826 (cell) (407) 492-4651 (cell) Trish Wingerson Brooke Brumbelow Director of Public Relations Communications Manager [email protected] [email protected] (407) 916-2635 (office) (407) 916-2532 (office) (407) 538-0892 (cell) (706) 936-8658 (cell) Twitter: @Magic_PR Website: OrlandoMagic.com/MagicPR ABOUT THE ORLANDO MAGIC Orlando's NBA franchise since 1989, the Magic's mission is to be world champions on and off the court, delivering legendary moments every step of the way. Under the DeVos family’s ownership, the Magic have seen great success in a relatively short history, winning six division championships (1995, 1996, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2019) with seven 50-plus win seasons and capturing the Eastern Conference title in 1995 and 2009. Off the court, on an annual basis, the Orlando Magic gives more than $2 million to the local community by way of sponsorships of events, donated tickets, autographed merchandise and grants. Orlando Magic community relations programs impact an estimated 100,000 kids each year, while a Magic staff-wide initiative provides more than 7,000 volunteer hours annually. In addition, the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) which serves at-risk youth, has distributed more than $25 million to local nonprofit community organizations over the last 30 years. The Magic’s other entities include the team’s NBA G League affiliate, the Lakeland Magic, which began play in the 2017-18 season in nearby Lakeland, Fla.; the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL, which serves as the affiliate to the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning; and Magic Gaming, of the NBA 2K League, which began play in the spring of 2018. The Magic play their home games at the award-winning Amway Center, honored with TheStadiumBusiness Awards’ 2013 Customer Experience Award and named SportsBusiness Journal's 2012 Sports Facility of the Year. Season ticket plans start as low as $13 per game. For ticket information, log on to OrlandoMagic.com or call 407-89-MAGIC. ABOUT THE AMWAY CENTER The Orlando Magic served as the developer of the Amway Center, which hosts major national events, concerts and family shows. Opened in the fall of 2010, the facility is owned and operated by the City of Orlando on behalf of the Central Florida community. The Amway Center was designed to reflect the character of the community, meet the goals of the users and build on the legacy of sports and entertainment in Orlando. The building’s exterior features a modern blend of glass and metal materials, along with ever-changing graphics via a monumental wall along one facade. A 180-foot tall tower serves as a beacon amid the downtown skyline. The 875,000 square foot, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certified building features a sustainable, environmentally-friendly design and unmatched technology, including 1,100 digital monitors, the tallest high-definition video board in an NBA venue and multiple premium amenities available to all patrons in the building. Amway Center was recently honored with TheStadiumBusiness Awards’ 2013 Customer Experience Award and named SportsBusiness Journal's 2012 Sports Facility of the Year. For more information about the Amway Center, visit AmwayCenter.com. Twitter: @Magic_PR Website: OrlandoMagic.com/MagicPR Orlando Magic - Five Things You Should Know Owners: DeVos Family CEO: Alex Martins President of Basketball Operations: Jeff Weltman General Manager: John Hammond Head Coach: Steve Clifford 1. Should they reach the postseason in 2020, the Orlando Magic will have advanced to the playoffs 16 times during their relatively short 31-year history, won six division championships (1995, 1996, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2019) and made two NBA Finals appearances after capturing Eastern Conference titles in 1995 and 2009. 2. Should they reach the playoffs in 2020, this would mark the first time in eight years that the Orlando Magic have advanced to postseason play in back-to-back seasons (since 2010-11 and 2011-12). Last season (2018- 19), the Magic went 22-9 during their last 31 games to finish 42-40 en route to a playoff berth. The +17 wins from the previous season was the best win improvement in the NBA. From Jan. 31 to the end of the regular season, the Magic recorded the third-best winning percentage in the NBA, going 22-9 (Houston 24-8, Milwaukee 24-9), and had the best defensive rating in the league. 3. On the business side, the Orlando Magic have led the NBA in group ticket sales for four straight years, while also finishing among the top five teams in single-game ticket sales. In back-to-back seasons (2018-2019 and 2019-2020), the Magic also won the NBA’s Sponsor Retention Award, annually given to the top three teams who retain the most revenue from corporate partners. 4. During the last 30 years, the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation has raised and distributed more than $25 million to local nonprofit community organizations. More than 500 local nonprofit agencies have received funds over that span. The DeVos Family covers all operating expenses so that 100 percent of money raised goes to the com- munity. Orlando Magic community relations programs annually impact an estimated 100,000 kids. Annually, the Magic (players, coaches, executives, ambassadors) make 1,000-plus community appearances, while the Magic Staff Volunteer Program provides 7,000-plus community service hours. During the Covid-19 crisis, the DeVos Family covered hourly arena worker salaries. 5. The Amway Center, home of the Orlando Magic, was named the 2012 Sports Facility of the Year by the Sports- Business Journal. The Amway Center has also received StadiumBusiness’ highly coveted Customer Experi- ence/Service Award. Other DeVos Family Central Florida owned sports franchises include: The Lakeland Magic of the NBA G League, the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL - an affiliate of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, and Magic Gaming of the NBA2K League. Orlando Magic Mission Statement: To be world champions on and off the court, delivering legendary moments every step of the way. Twitter: @Magic_PR Website: OrlandoMagic.com/MagicPR Orlando Magic Aid Those Impacted By COVID-19 With the Coronavirus creating unprecedented times, the Orlando Magic has provided a helping hand. • The owners of the Magic, the DeVos family, pledged up to $2 million to assist Amway Center hourly workers for lost games due to the suspension of the NBA season and cancellation of the ECHL hockey season. Magic centers Nikola Vučević and Mo Bamba added additional funds for the workers. Said Orlando Magic Chairman Dan DeVos, “The people behind our teams are family to us and it’s our honor to provide assistance to those adversely impacted during this trying time.” Approximately 1,800 part-time employees will be assisted and receive paychecks for missed games through what would have been the end of the regular season based on data related to previous individual games worked. “The DeVos Family has a history of stepping up during challenging times,” said Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins. “Today is no different. If someone is losing a paycheck because we are not playing, they will be fairly com- pensated. • The DeVos Family, owners of the Orlando Magic, also made a $50,000 donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida as part of a partnership with locally-owned and operated Papa John’s Pizza. In addition to the $50,000 donation, for every pizza sold using the “MAGICGIVE” code, 25 percent of the proceeds of pizza sales will also be donated to the food bank. • Forward Jonathan Isaac invested in a program with his local church, J.U.M.P Ministries, to feed children under the age of 18. His ProjectLifeNow.org effort will continue through the pandemic’s duration. His teammate, Wes Iwundu, also contributed to the cause. • Forward Aaron Gordon made a financial contribution to feed homeless children in the Orange County, Fla. Public School system with a donation to Foundationforocps.org and also donated to My New Red Shoes in his hometown, the Bay area of California. My New Red Shoes, mynewredshoes.org, provides well-fitted shoes and clean clothing to children in-need. • Point guard D.J. Augustin made a financial donation to Krewe of Red Beans in his hometown of New Orleans, which delivers food from NOLA restaurants to frontline healthcare workers. New Orleans holds a special place in Augus- tin’s heart after his family was forced from their home while he was in high school due to Hurricane Katrina. Augustin asked others to follow in his footsteps by going to redbeansparade.com. • Magic Gaming, the organizations NBA2K team, hosted a charity stream virtual fundraiser "Help from Home" to ben- efit Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. The fundraiser featured Magic Gaming players, Magic center Mo Bamba, Magic Community Ambassador Bo Outlaw along with various social influencers in Central Florida. The virtual fundraising event was streamed live on Twitch. • Orlando Magic broadcasters hosted a virtual fundraiser to assist food insecurities in Central Florida. The online drive raised funds for the Christian Service Center and Second Harvest Food Bank. • The Orlando Magic, AdventHealth and City of Orlando partnered for the use of the Amway Center to be used as a medical equipment and supply hub. • Orlando Magic Head Coach Steve Cliffordmade a donation to the Heart of Florida United Way for their fund to support Central Florida residents whose financial stability is being impacted by the Coronavirus.