Magic Wands: March 27, 2009

-Pablo S. Torre asks the question: why do athletes go broke so quickly? That is quite a lot of money to burn though. It is all about who you trust with your money that's for sure.

-Stan Van Gundy is making a big stink again and raising some headlines. This time in defense of his assistant coach Patrick Ewing and his seemingly sour relationship with the New York Knicks' front office. Ewing really should be getting a head coaching job soon. It is clear he is not meant for the Magic much longer.

-Interesting report that Dr. Phillips neighborhood is asking the Magic not to build one of the five gyms in their neighborhood saying that it is needed more in other areas. I actually think this is a very good thing. There are plenty of gyms in the Dr. Phillips area and it could be needed in other areas. I am glad to see people do care about others. Maybe I am not seeing the whole picture.

-Now that Orlando has clinched its fourth division championship, and second Southeast Division crown in two years... where is the banner going to go? There simply is not any room left on that left side of the scoreboard where there other banners are. You cannot put it on the same railing as the Conference championship banner and the retired No. 6 jersey for the Fans.

Interesting maneuvering coming up for this thing. Honestly, it doesn't matter. We shouldn't make a banner for every division title... I guess you should until you win that first title.

-Dwight Howard says (in box two), "Bring on the Pistons!" Not an exact quote, but he believes Orlando needs to face and beat Detroit to get over any remaining mental hump.

-Mike Bianchi also noted the large amount of Celtics fans at Wednesday's game. I have a feeling there were a lot more bandwagoners than Bostonians. At least the home team won. But with the way Florida is, expect a lot of the other team's colors in Amway Arena on any night.