The Magic roster for the 2014 season consisted of a mix of young players and veteran talent. The team had a few notable additions during the offseason, including the signing of free agent Channing Frye and the drafting of Aaron Gordon with the fourth overall pick in the NBA Draft. The team's backcourt was anchored by point guard Victor Oladipo, who was entering his second season after an impressive rookie campaign. Oladipo showed promise as a dynamic playmaker and was expected to continue to develop his skills in the upcoming season. In the frontcourt, the Magic had a number of talented forwards, including Tobias Harris and Maurice Harkless. Both players had shown flashes of potential in previous seasons and were expected to take on larger roles in the team's offense.
Magic roster 2014
Aaron Gordon was selected as the #4 pick in the First Round of the 2014 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic. Aaron Gordon signed a multi-year contract with the Orlando Magic on July 2, 2014.
Andrew Nicholson was selected as the #19 pick in the First Round of the 2012 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic. Andrew Nicholson signed a multi-year contract with the Orlando Magic on July 2, 2012.
Kyle O'Quinn was selected as the #19 pick in the Second Round of the 2012 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic. Kyle O'Quinn signed a multi-year contract with the Orlando Magic on August 8, 2012.
Victor Oladipo was selected as the #2 pick in the First Round of the 2013 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic. Victor Oladipo signed a multi-year contract with the Orlando Magic on July 7, 2013.
Draft Rights to Devyn Marble, the #26 pick in the Second Round of the 2014 NBA Draft, were acquired by the Orlando Magic from the Denver Nuggets on June 27, 2014. Devyn Marble signed a multi-year contract with the Orlando Magic on July 24, 2014.
Draft Rights to Elfrid Payton, the #10 pick in the First Round of the 2014 NBA Draft, were acquired by the Orlando Magic from the Philadelphia Sixers on June 26, 2014. Elfrid Payton signed a multi-year contract with the Orlando Magic on July 2, 2014.
Evan Fournier was acquired in a trade by the Orlando Magic from the Denver Nuggets on June 27, 2014.
Maurice Harkless was acquired in a trade by the Orlando Magic from the Philadelphia Sixers on August 10, 2012.
Tobias Harris was acquired in a trade by the Orlando Magic from the Milwaukee Bucks on February 21, 2013.
Nikola Vucevic was acquired in a trade by the Orlando Magic from the Philadelphia Sixers on August 10, 2012. Nikola Vucevic signed a multi-year extension with the Orlando Magic on October 23, 2014.
Willie Green was claimed off of the waiver wire by the Orlando Magic from the Los Angeles Clippers on June 29, 2014.
Dewayne Dedmon signed a contract with the Orlando Magic on February 25, 2014. Dewayne Dedmon re-signed to a contract as a free agent with the Orlando Magic on March 7, 2014. Dewayne Dedmon re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Orlando Magic on March 17, 2014.
Channing Frye signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Orlando Magic on July 14, 2014.
Ben Gordon signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Orlando Magic on July 11, 2014.
Luke Ridnour signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Orlando Magic on July 25, 2014.
Both players had shown flashes of potential in previous seasons and were expected to take on larger roles in the team's offense. At center, the team had Nikola Vucevic, who was coming off a breakout season. Vucevic had established himself as a double-double machine and was a key presence in the paint for the Magic.
2014-2015 Orlando Magic Front Office
| Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich DeVos | Owner | 1991-1992 | N/A |
| Dan DeVos | Chairman | 2011-2012 | N/A |
| Dick DeVos | Vice Chairman | 2001-2002 | N/A |
| Doug DeVos | Vice Chairman | 2001-2002 | N/A |
| Alex Martins | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-2012 | Chief Operating Officer (Orlando Magic, 2006 to 2010) |
| Jim Fritz | Chief Financial Officer | 2006-2007 | Vice President of Finance and Accounting (Orlando Magic, 1999 to 2006) |
| Nyea Sturman | General Counsel | 2014-2015 | Assistant Director of Legal Services (Orlando Magic, 2012 to 2014) |
| Pat Gallagher | General Counsel | 2014-2015 | N/A |
| James McGriff | Director of Team Security | 2012-2013 | N/A |
| Jacque Vaughn | Head Coach | 2012-2013 | Assistant Coach (San Antonio Spurs, 2010 to 2012) |
| Brett Gunning | Assistant Coach | 2012-2013 | Assistant Coach (Houston Rockets, 2011 to 2012) |
| James Borrego | Head Coach, Assistant Coach | 2012-2013 | Assistant Coach (New Orleans Pelicans, 2010 to 2012) |
| Laron Profit | Assistant Coach, Player Development Coordinator | 2012-2013 | N/A |
| Wes Unseld, Jr. | Assistant Coach | 2012-2013 | Assistant Coach (Golden State Warriors, 2011 to 2012) |
| Igor Kokoskov | Assistant Coach | 2014-2015 | Assistant Coach (Cleveland Cavaliers, 2013 to 2014) |
| Anthony Wade | Special Assistant to the Head Coach | 2012-2013 | N/A |
| Gordon Chiesa | Special Consultant to the Head Coach | 2012-2013 | Assistant Coach (Utah Jazz, 1989 to 2005) |
| Rob Hennigan | General Manager | 2012-2013 | Assistant General Manager (Oklahoma City Thunder, 2010 to 2012) |
| Matt Lloyd | Assistant General Manager | 2012-2013 | Director of College Scouting (Chicago Bulls, 2007 to 2012) |
| Scott Perry | VP of Basketball Operations, Assistant General Manager | 2012-2013 | Vice President of Basketball Operations (Detroit Pistons, 2008 to 2012) |
| Harold Ellis | Director of Pro Scouting | 2012-2013 | Scout (Detroit Pistons, 2009 to 2012) |
| George Rodman | Basketball Operations Manager | 2012-2013 | Basketball Statistical Analyst (San Antonio Spurs, 2009 to 2012) |
| Anthony Parker | Scout | 2012-2013 | N/A |
| Prosper Karangwa | Scout | 2012-2013 | N/A |
| Shawn McCullion | Scout | 2012-2013 | N/A |
| Tony Barone, Jr. | Scout | 2014-2015 | N/A |
| Marti Artigas | International Scout | 2012-2013 | N/A |
| John Halas | Scouting Coordinator | 2013-2014 | Special Assistant to the General Manager (Orlando Magic, 2012 to 2013) |
| Charles Freeman | Chief Revenue Officer, Executive VP | 2011-2012 | N/A |
| Rodney Powell | Equipment Manager | 1989-1990 | N/A |
| Michael Arcieri | Director of Basketball Administration | 2012-2013 | N/A |
| Jay Hernandez | Assistant Coach, Player Development | 2014-2015 | N/A |
| Keon Weise | Head Athletic Trainer | 2010-2011 | Assistant Athletic Trainer (Orlando Magic, 2003 to 2010) |
| Bill Burgos | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach | 2013-2014 | Strength and Conditioning Coach (New York Knicks, 2011 to 2013) |
| Troy Morris | Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach | 2014-2015 | N/A |
| Steve Outlaw | Assistant Athletic Trainer | 2014-2015 | N/A |
| Kent Hoffman, M.D. | Team Physician | 2010-2011 | N/A |
| Craig Mintzer, M.D. | Team Physician | 2012-2013 | N/A |
| Ron Weathers | Assistant Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist | 2013-2014 | N/A |
| Jeff Turner | Television Analyst | 2013-2014 | N/A |
| David Steele | Television Play-By-Play | 1998-1999 | Radio Broadcaster (Orlando Magic, 1989 to 1998) |
| Dennis Neumann | Radio Broadcaster | 1998-1999 | N/A |
| Richie Adubato | Radio Broadcaster | 2005-2006 | Head Coach (Orlando Magic, 1996 to 1997) |
| George Galante | Director of Communications | 2007-2008 | Assistant Director of Communications (Orlando Magic, 1999 to 2007) |
2014-15 Orlando Magic Roster
National Basketball Association (NBA)
Team Record: 25-57
Finishing 5th in the NBA's Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference
Coach: Jacque Vaughn (15-37)
Coach: James Borrego (10-20)
Location: Orlando, Florida
Attendance: 688,194, Avg. 16,785 in 41 home dates
The Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association ended the 2014-15 season with a record of 25 wins and 57 losses, finishing fifth in the NBA's Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference.
Nikola Vucevic netted a team-leading 1,428 points for the Magic, while Tobias Harris and Victor Oladipo scored 17 or more per game, too. Nikola Vucevic accounted for 810 rebounds. Elfrid Payton dished out 533 assists for the squad.
Defensively, Elfrid Payton added 142 steals.
Jacque Vaughn and James Borrego coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewayne Dedmon | C | August 12, 1989 | 7'0" | 255 | ||
| Evan Fournier | G-F | October 29, 1992 | 6'6" | 190 | Saint-Maurice, FR | |
| Channing Frye | PF-C | May 17, 1983 | 6'11" | 248 | Arizona | White Plains, NY US |
| Aaron Gordon | F | September 16, 1995 | 6'9" | 225 | Arizona | San Jose, CA US |
| Ben Gordon | G | April 4, 1983 | 6'3" | 200 | Connecticut | London, ENG |
| Willie Green | G | July 28, 1981 | 6'4" | 200 | Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI USA |
| Maurice Harkless | G-F | May 11, 1993 | 6'8" | 208 | St. John's | Queens, NY US |
| Tobias Harris | F | July 15, 1992 | 6'8" | 226 | Tennessee | Islip, NY USA |
| Devyn Marble | SG-SF | September 21, 1992 | 6'6" | 200 | Iowa | Southfield, MI US |
| Andrew Nicholson | F | December 8, 1989 | 6'9" | 250 | St. Bonaventure | Mississauga, CA |
| Kyle O'Quinn | C | March 26, 1990 | 6'10" | 240 | Norfolk State | Flushing, NY US |
| Victor Oladipo | PG | May 4, 1992 | 6'5" | 214 | Indiana | Silver Spring, MD US |
| Elfrid Payton | PG | February 22, 1994 | 6'3" | 180 | Louisiana at Lafayette | Gretna, LA US |
| Luke Ridnour | G | February 13, 1981 | 6'2" | 175 | Oregon | Coeur D'Alene, ID USA |
| Nikola Vucevic | C | October 24, 1990 | 7'0" | 240 | USC | Morges, SUI |
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By Evan Dunlap Jul 1, 2014, 11:54am EDTOff the bench, the team had a mix of veterans and young players. Jameer Nelson provided leadership and experience in the backcourt, while rookie Aaron Gordon was expected to make an impact with his athleticism and versatility. Overall, the Magic roster for the 2014 season had a good mix of talent and potential. The team was hoping that the young players would continue to develop and that the veterans would provide stability and leadership..
Reviews for "Breaking down the offensive and defensive strategies of the Magic's 2014 roster"
- John - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with the Magic roster in 2014. There were no standout players and it seemed like they lacked cohesion as a team. It felt like they were just going through the motions without any real drive or passion. The lack of star power made the games boring to watch and it was frustrating to see them lose so many close games. Overall, it was a forgettable season for the Magic and I hope they make some big changes in the future.
- Sarah - 1/5 - I cannot express how underwhelming the Magic roster was in 2014. It felt like they were playing with a group of random players who had no chemistry whatsoever. Their offense was stagnant, their defense was non-existent, and they seemed to lack any sort of game plan. It was frustrating to watch them struggle night after night and I lost interest in supporting a team that seemed to lack any direction. I hope they make some significant improvements in the future because this roster was just not up to par.
- Mike - 3/5 - The Magic roster in 2014 was mediocre at best. They had a few promising young players, but they were surrounded by a group of veterans who seemed past their prime. The team lacked a true leader and it showed on the court. The lack of a consistent scoring threat made it difficult for them to compete with other teams. While there were moments of promise, overall, it was a disappointing season for the Magic. I hope they can make some changes in the future to bring in more talented players and develop a stronger team dynamic.