Could The Orlando Magic JUMP The New York Knicks On The Eastern Conference Totem Pole?

Could The Orlando Magic JUMP The New York Knicks On The Eastern Conference Totem Pole?

Are the Orlando Magic ready to shock the Eastern Conference? Gavin Schall and Locked On Magic Host Philip Rossman-Reich analyze the Magic’s potential as a legitimate threat, dissecting their recent success and the game-changing Desmond Bane trade.

The hosts break down Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner’s development, could they both be top 15 players in the league as soon as next year? They also examine the New York Knicks’ coaching shift from Tom Thibodeau to Mike Brown, discussing potential impacts on team strategy and player utilization.

Karl-Anthony Towns’ fit with the Knicks takes center stage, are his defensive struggles more nature or nurture and just how much can Mike Brown do to fix them?

Tune in for expert analysis on how these pivotal changes could reshape the Eastern Conference landscape and alter the trajectories of both the Magic and Knicks.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro: Orlando Magic as Eastern Conference threat

5:53 Magic’s offensive struggles and Desmond Bane trade

10:16 Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner’s development

15:47 Analyzing Paolo’s efficiency and performance

20:40 Franz Wagner’s shooting struggles and potential

27:28 Impact of Mike Brown replacing Tom Thibodeau

32:17 Expectations for Karl-Anthony Towns in year two

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