Orlando Magic Pod Squad

The squad reviews one of the wildest and most transformational trade deadlines in Magic franchise history.

Dante and George take a trip down memory lane with former Magic point guard Rafer Alston. They discuss the Finals run in 2009, what he was thinking when he was traded to Orlando in the middle of that season, the personalities on that team and how he became a street ball legend in New York CIty.

The squad reviews the first half of the Magic's season, Nikola Vucevic's All-Star Weekend experience through the eyes of a reluctant to be there George Galante and previews the second half of the year.

In honor of Women's History Month, Dante, George and David catch up with Magic Director of Player Development & Basketball Operations Becky Bonner. They discuss Becky's responsibilities in the bubble and this season which have included all of the Covid and NBA safety protocols, what would be the next step in her career, how the injuries have hampered the Magic's goals this season and what being a woman in the sports industry is currently like, plus how much progress has been made over the last 10-20 years.

Markelle updates the squad on his injury rehab, how his shoulder issue has helped him be patient this time around, his relationships with Cole Anthony and childhood friend Chase Young, Nikola Vucevic's All-Star season and the joys of being a father.

Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams joins Dante and Jake Chapman for this week's episode. They discuss his basketball family and his upbringing around the sport, his NBA journey and the advice he gives to young guards who have similar paths, what the Markelle Fultz injury meant to this Magic team and his relationship with Steve Clifford.

Magic assistant coach Mike Batiste joins the squad to discuss his basketball background which included a prolific Euroleague career in Greece, how living overseas made him a better person and what it's like working with the Magic big men including Nikola Vucevic's ascendance and making sure Mo Bamba stays patient.

Dante and George catch up with one of the Magic's all-time fan favorites, Anthony Johnson. AJ explains his path to Orlando, the Finals run in 2009 and all the personalities on that team, trolling the Cavs after the EC Finals that year and his thoughts on the current landscape of youth sports.

The gang catches up with Magic rookie point guard Cole Anthony on this edition, and they chat about everything. From growing up the son of an NBA player to his decision to attend North Carolina to his game-winner in Minnesota last week and everything in between, this one is a must-listen!

The squad chats with Magic assistant coach Ty Corbin about Cole Anthony's game-winner over Minnesota, how the game has changed since he played, the era of big men he was lucky enough to be a part of and what it was like to be on an expansion team.