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

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Podcast: [Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-magic-daily-podcast-on-the-orlando-magic-174462)
Published: 2026-07-28T14:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2018

## Resource

Injuries have repeatedly derailed the Magic’s momentum, forcing them to chase their potential. Philip Rossman-Reich argues that with health and their elite starting lineup, Orlando can break through. Defensive identity is key—if Sean Sweeney restores intensity, the Magic have the tools for a special season that finally meets expectations.

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