67. Put the Word Out There: We Back Up (#1)

As we continue basking in the glory of the Magic finally bucking their bad lottery luck and earning the #1 pick in the upcoming June 23rd NBA Draft, we’re switching focus to what the WeltHamm front office should actually do now that we have all of this power. We’re 3-for-3 historically on #1 picks. Shaq in ‘92. We took Webber in ‘93 but wisely flipped him for Penny and 3 future first round picks. And then Dwight in 2004. They have to get this right. If WeltHamm show the ambition, then it’s very possible the Magic won’t be in the draft lottery again for years. Hopefully this is the end of tanking, because this was the season where it finally paid off in our decade-long attempt to get a #1 pick. Going over the top six draft player prospects with the draft 1 week away: Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr., Paolo Banchero, Jaden Ivey, Shaedon Sharpe, and Keegan Murray. Other topics: Franz Wagner getting disrespected in All-Rookie voting, Grant Hill on JJ Redick’s podcast, and Orlando losing out on hosting FIFA 2026 World Cup matches. #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language