The
Orlando Magic is an American professional
basketball team based in
Orlando, Florida. The Magic compete in the
National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member club of the league's
Eastern Conference Southeast Division. The franchise was established in 1989 as an
expansion franchise, and such notable NBA stars as
Shaquille O'Neal,
Penny Hardaway,
Patrick Ewing,
Grant Hill,
Tracy McGrady,
Steve Francis,
Dwight Howard,
Vince Carter, and
Rashard Lewis have played for the club throughout its young history. The franchise has also been in the playoffs for more than half of its existence (14 playoff appearances in 27 years).