BEST-CASE SCENARIO: Will Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner RETURN Orlando Magic to NBA Elite?

The Orlando Magic are hopeful to make a climb up the Eastern Conference. They know they left a lot of potential on the table even after winning 45 games last year. Orlando's entire offseason was based on the assumption that the team has an elite starting lineup to build around. The Magic did not see it on the floor enough. To realize their potential, they need to see the team on the floor together. Orlando also needs to see its defense take a step back toward being elite. The Magic's defense fell off last year from a top defense to an average one. And that is the biggest reason for the team failing to meet expectations last season. There is a really good team in Orlando. But the group must meet its potential. 00:00 Magic's path to success 04:41 Magic's lineup and health issues 08:48 Discussing Orlando Magic's Playoff Potential 12:19 Magic's ultimatum and expectations 17:03 Magic's playoff lineup performance 21:53 Meeting the Magic's Potential 25:00 Orlando Magic rebuilding habits 30:45 Importance of strong defense Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.