Oct 30, 2003 10:11 AM EST
"[Getting past the first round] is the big talk in Orlando, that we have to get the team past the first round, no matter what," Rivers said after Wednesday's shoot-around at Madison Square Garden. "I always thought that was ridiculous. If your team is good enough, then, yes, you should. But if you're not good enough, does that mean you should get there because someone says you should? That's dumb talk, but that's the way it is."
Via Orlando Sentinel
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Rookie forward Britton Johnsen will get the nod over Donnell Harvey and start tonight in Orlando's opener in New York against the Knicks.
He joins Tyronn Lue, Tracy McGrady, Drew Gooden, and Juwan Howard in the starting lineup.
Via Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel
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The Orlando Magic never have been so young. And neither have they looked so unsteady with so much at stake.
Not in 15 years.
Maybe this retooling wasn't such a good idea. Maybe old was better than bold. Maybe they should introduce themselves to each other once again.
Via Tim Povtak / Orlando Sentinel
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Magic Oct 2003 Archive
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John Denton of the Florida Today | Oct 23, 2003
"Following Wednesday's game, the Magic also waived guard Jeryl Sasser.
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John Denton of the Florida Today | Oct 23, 2003
"The Orlando Magic have until Wednesday to decide whether to extend the contract of third-year center Steven Hunter, but general manager John Gabriel intimated the team is likely to decline that option.
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Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Oct 22, 2003
Britton Johnsen was considered by many a long shot to make the Orlando Magic, now, he has a good shot of starting on opening night at New York.
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Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Oct 20, 2003
The Orlando Magic gave the Atlanta Hawks permission to speak with coach Doc Rivers this offseason.
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Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Oct 20, 2003
"The Magic released F Alton Ford on Sunday.
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John Denton of the Florida Today | Oct 12, 2003
Orlando Magic head coach Doc Rivers wants to cutdown to what will be his roster for the upcoming season.
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Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Oct 12, 2003
"Magic F Pat Garrity, still recovering from complications from off-season knee surgery, likely will not be available until the start of the regular season.
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John Denton of the Florida Today | Oct 10, 2003
"The Orlando Magic waived guards Rick Apodaca and Derrick Dial Thursday, bringing the roster to 17 players.
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Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Oct 4, 2003
Magic forward Pat Garrity might not be ready until the end of preseason because of a staph infection
"I hope I can get a couple of exhibition games in and be ready to start," Garrity said.
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Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Oct 3, 2003
"The Orlando Magic have appointed Tracy McGrady as team captain, even going as far as borrowing from hockey and stitching a "C" on his jersey.
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Orlando Sentinel | Oct 2, 2003
Hunter realizes he needs to impress a franchise that is under the gun and can't invest on mere glimpses of greatness.
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Daytona News-Journal | Oct 1, 2003
Tracy McGrady, Drew Gooden, Juwan Howard and Tyronn Lue are all a lock to be in the starting lineup for the Orlando Magic when the regular season begins.
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Florida Today | Oct 1, 2003
Rivers thinks Pachulia, a 6-foot-11, 240-pound bruiser from Turkey, has a good shot to be the team's opening-day center despite being just 19 years old.
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Florida Today | Oct 1, 2003
Three straight trips down the floor Tuesday during the Orlando Magic's first training camp scrimmage ended with long jumpers from Gordan Giricek.
