The Orlando Magic are emerging as a competitive team in the NBA’s Eastern Conference, led by stars Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero, who averaged nearly 26 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game this season. Banchero, the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, humorously acknowledged being ranked fourth in his high school class by ESPN, sparking a lively response from fans on social media. The Magic finished the season with a 41-41 record and will look for more contributors to achieve their first NBA Finals appearance since 2009.
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At a recent House hearing, Chairman Gus Bilirakis promoted the bipartisan SCORE Act regarding college athlete compensation, but a partisan divide emerged over safeguarding the NCAA from antitrust lawsuits and athlete employment classification. Despite Democratic criticism, two freshman Democrats, Reps. Janelle Bynum and Shomari Figures, supported the bill, emphasizing the need for legislative stability amidst a complex legal landscape. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: At a recent meeting, lawmakers discussed a new plan...
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