1993–94 Orlando Magic season

NBA professional basketball team season March 2026 August 2023 Orlando Magic 1994 50 32 Atlantic 2 4 Brian Hill Pat Williams Bob Vander Weide Richard DeVos Orlando Arena WKCFSunshine Network WDBO First round(lost to Pacers 0–3) ORL The 1993–94 Orlando Magic season was the fifth season for the Orlando Magic in the National Basketball Association. Orlando Magic Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ORL/ August 8, 2026 Season summary Off-season Despite narrowly missing the NBA playoffs with a 41–41 record the previous season, the Magic received unexpected good fortune by winning the NBA draft lottery for the second consecutive year, despite having the worst odds. Freeman Mike Pro Basketball: Kiss of a Giddy G.M.: Magic Snags No. 1 Pick The New York Times May 24, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/24/sports/pro-basketball-kiss-of-a-giddy-gm-magic-snags-no-1-pick.html October 13, 2021 Associated Press Orlando Goes from 66-1 to No. 1: NBA Lottery: After Getting O'Neal in '92, the Magic Beats Odds Again Los Angeles Times May 24, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-05-24-sp-39284-story.html June 4, 2025 Topkin Marc "I Cannot Believe It" Tampa Bay Times May 24, 1993 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1993/05/24/i-cannot-believe-it/ June 4, 2025 In the 1993 NBA draft, the Magic selected power forward Chris Webber from the University of Michigan with the first overall pick, but soon traded him to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for rookie shooting guard, and first-round draft pick Penny Hardaway from the University of Memphis, and three future first-round draft picks; Hardaway was selected by the Warriors as the third overall pick in the draft. Brown Clifton Pro Basketball: Pick and Troll: Magic Trades No. 1 Choice Webber The New York Times July 1, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/07/01/sports/pro-basketball-pick-and-troll-magic-trades-no-1-choice-webber.html October 11, 2017 Heisler Mark The NBA Draft: Big Deal for Warriors: Webber for Hardaway: Basketball: Golden State Finally Gets Someone with Size. Orlando Gets Memphis State Guard to Complement O'Neal Los Angeles Times July 1, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-07-01-sp-8898-story.html July 25, 2022 1993 NBA Draft Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1993.html December 4, 2022 During the off-season, the team signed free agent Larry Krystkowiak, Roberts Selena Magic Wrap Up Veteran Orlando Sentinel September 24, 1993 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1993-09-24-9309240513-story.html January 3, 2026 Associated Press Team-by-Team Look at the NBA for the 1993-94 Season Los Angeles Times October 31, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-10-31-sp-51656-story.html January 3, 2026 and hired assistant coach Brian Hill as their new head coach. Magic Promote Hill to Head Coach United Press International June 30, 1993 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1993/06/30/Magic-promote-Hill-to-head-coach/6486741412800/ December 31, 2021 Hornack Ken Hill in, Guokas Out as Coach The News-Journal July 1, 1993 B https://books.google.com/books?id=Xw0qAAAAIBAJ&dq=1993+Orlando+Magic+hired+head+coach+brian+hill&pg=PA37&article_id=3020,315709 May 30, 2025 Guest Larry Hill Will Use Experience from Days at Lehigh Orlando Sentinel November 5, 1993 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1993-11-05-9311020306-story.html November 10, 2022 Regular season Under Hill and with the addition of Hardaway, the Magic got off to a 16–12 start to the regular season, and later on held a 27–20 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 10, 1994 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/?month=2&day=10&year=1994 July 22, 2022 At mid-season, the team signed assistant coach Tree Rollins to a player contract, Povtak Tim Tree Taking Root as Player for Magic Orlando Sentinel May 22, 1994 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1994-05-22-9405220448-story,amp.html October 12, 2021 and acquired second-year forward Anthony Avent from the Milwaukee Bucks. Bucks Trade Avent to Magic for Cook, Draft Pick Deseret News January 16, 1994 https://www.deseret.com/platform/amp/1994/1/16/19087166/bucks-trade-avent-to-magic-for-cook-draft-pick December 31, 2021 The Magic posted a seven-game winning streak in February, and finished in second place in the Atlantic Division with a solid 50–32 record, earning the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference; 1993–94 Orlando Magic Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ORL/1994_games.html June 23, 2021 the team qualified for their first ever NBA playoff appearance in franchise history.http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/orlando/magic.html Orlando Magic (1989-Present) May 6, 2008 February 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120222222101/http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/orlando/magic.html dead Shaquille O'Neal averaged 29.3 points, 13.2 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game, and was named to the All-NBA Third Team, while Hardaway had a stellar rookie season, averaging 16.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 2.3 steals per game, and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. In addition, Nick Anderson provided the team with 15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game, along with 101 three-point field goals, while three-point specialist Dennis Scott contributed 12.8 points per game, and led the Magic with 155 three-point field goals, and Scott Skiles provided with 9.9 points and 6.1 assists per game. Meanwhile, Donald Royal contributed 7.4 points per game, Jeff Turner averaged 6.6 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, Krystkowiak provided with 5.1 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, but only appeared in just 34 games, and Anthony Bowie contributed 4.6 points per game. 1993–94 Orlando Magic Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ORL/1994.html June 23, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, O'Neal was selected for the 1994 NBA All-Star Game, as a member of the Eastern Conference All-Star team, Taylor Phil The NBA Sports Illustrated Vault February 14, 1994 https://vault.si.com/vault/1994/02/14/the-nba January 8, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20210618120145/https://vault.si.com/vault/1994/02/14/the-nba June 18, 2021 dead NBA.com Staff 1994 NBA All-Star Recap NBA.com September 13, 2021 https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-1994 May 19, 2023 1994 NBA All-Star Game: East 127, West 118 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1994.html November 28, 2021 while Hardaway was selected for the inaugural NBA Rookie Game, as a member of the Sensations team. Basketball Bangor Daily News February 12-13, 1994 14 https://books.google.com/books?id=EGo-AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA88&dq=1994+nba+rookie+game+rosters&article_id=5001,3411874&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjEu5mKu-CPAxWgkIkEHWNGB3YQ6AF6BAgOEAM#v=onepage&q=1994%20nba%20rookie%20game%20rosters&f=false September 18, 2025 Hardaway scored 22 points along with 3 assists, and was named the Rookie Game's Most Valuable Player, despite the Sensations losing to the Phenoms team, 74–68. Associated Press Pro Basketball: Notebook: Hardaway and Webber Dominate Rookie Game The New York Times February 13, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/02/13/sports/pro-basketball-notebook-hardaway-and-webber-dominate-rookie-game.html July 25, 2022 1994 NBA Rising Stars: Phenoms 74, Sensations 68 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1994_rookie.html January 15, 2022 O'Neal also finished in fourth place in Most Valuable Player voting, Thomas Jr. Robert Mcg. Pro Basketball: Rockets' Olajuwon Named Most Valuable Player The New York Times May 25, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/05/25/sports/pro-basketball-rockets-olajuwon-named-most-valuable-player.html September 26, 2022 1993–94 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_1994.html May 29, 2025 while Hardaway finished in second place in Rookie of the Year voting behind Webber. Sports People: Pro Basketball: Webber Is Top Rookie The New York Times May 4, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/05/04/sports/sports-people-pro-basketball-webber-is-top-rookie.html May 30, 2025 The Magic finished 14th in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 626,931 at the Orlando Arena during the regular season. 1993–94 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1994.html February 14, 2026 NBA playoffs In the Eastern Conference First Round of the 1994 NBA playoffs, the Magic faced off against the 5th–seeded Indiana Pacers, who were led by Reggie Miller, Rik Smits and Derrick McKey. The Magic lost the first two games to the Pacers at home at the Orlando Arena by a total of three points, before losing Game 3 on the road, 99–86 at the Market Square Arena, thus losing the series in a three-game sweep; it was also O'Neal's first ever NBA playoff appearance. Associated Press Pro Basketball: Pacers Send Magic on a Long Florida Vacation The New York Times May 3, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/05/03/sports/pro-basketball-pacers-send-magic-on-a-long-florida-vacation.html June 25, 2021 Associated Press NBA Roundup: No Magic for Orlando After Pacer Sweep Los Angeles Times May 3, 1994 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-05-03-sp-53135-story.html December 4, 2022 1994 NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Pacers vs. Magic Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1994-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-pacers-vs-magic.html February 9, 2023 Aftermath Following the season, Skiles was traded to the Washington Bullets after five seasons with the Magic, Magic Deal Skiles to Bullets United Press International July 29, 1994 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1994/07/29/Magic-deal-Skiles-to-Bullets/1020775454400/ May 30, 2025 Associated Press Pro Basketball: Grant Leaves the Bulls to Help Solidify Magic The New York Times July 30, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/07/30/sports/pro-basketball-grant-leaves-the-bulls-to-help-solidify-magic.html March 17, 2022 Magic Trades Skiles Tampa Bay Times July 30, 1994 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1994/07/30/magic-trades-skiles/ June 4, 2025 and Krystkowiak signed as a free agent with the Chicago Bulls. Offseason Chris Webber was selected by the Orlando Magic with the first pick of the 1993 NBA draft, becoming the first sophomore since Magic Johnson to be a #1 overall draft pick. The Magic immediately traded him to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Penny Hardaway and three future first round draft picks. Draft picks 1993 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality School/Club team 1 1 Chris Webber PF/C United States Michigan 1 26 Geert Hammink C Netherlands LSU Roster Orlando Magic 1993–94 #010101 #FFFFFF #007FC5 #010101 25 Nick Anderson basketball GF 6 6 205 1968–01–20 Illinois 00 Anthony Avent F 6 9 235 1969–10–18 Seton Hall 14 Anthony Bowie G 6 6 190 1963–11–09 Oklahoma 11 Litterial Green G 6 1 185 1970–03–07 Georgia 43 Geert Hammink C 7 0 262 1969–07–12 LSU 1 Penny Hardaway G 6 7 195 1971–07–18 Memphis 34 Greg Kite C 6 11 250 1961–08–05 BYU 42 Larry Krystkowiak F 6 9 220 1964–09–23 Montana 32 Shaquille O'Neal C 7 1 325 1972–03–06 LSU 30 Tree Rollins C 7 1 235 1955–06–16 Clemson 5 Donald Royal F 6 8 210 1966–05–22 Notre Dame 3 Dennis Scott basketball GF 6 8 229 1968–09–05 Georgia Tech 4 Scott Skiles G 6 1 180 1964–03–05 Michigan State 55 Keith Tower C 6 11 250 1970–05–15 Notre Dame 31 Jeff Turner F 6 9 230 1962–04–09 Vanderbilt yes Brian Hill Bob Hill Tree Rollins https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ORL/1994.html February 24, 1994 Roster notes Center Tree Rollins was a player-coach during the regular season. Regular season Penny Hardaway started out the season at the shooting guard position while he learned the point guard position from veteran Scott Skiles. By mid-season he took over point guard duties from Skiles. He immediately made an impact on the league, winning the MVP award at the inaugural Schick Rookie Game. Hardaway helped the Magic to their first playoff berth and first fifty-win season. He averaged 16 points, 6.6 assists, 5.4 rebounds per game while his 190 steals ranked 6th in the league. He recorded his first career triple double on April 15 when he registered 14 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds against the Boston Celtics. Magic Misses Chances Tampa Bay Times April 16, 1994 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1994/04/16/magic-misses-chances/?outputType=amp January 17, 2022 For his efforts he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, and was the runner-up for Rookie of the Year to the aforementioned Webber. Season standings ORL 1993-94 NBA Season Summary - Basketball-Reference.com ORL z – clinched division title y – clinched division title x – clinched playoff spot Game log Playoffs Orlando Magic 1994 yes #1C4EA4 #FFFFFF Orlando Magic First round no yes yes #8C8C94 #FFFFFF 0 2 0 1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | April 28 | Indiana | L 88–89 | Shaquille O'Neal (24) | Shaquille O'Neal (19) | Penny Hardaway (10) | Orlando Arena15,291 | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | April 30 | Indiana | L 101–103 | Penny Hardaway (31) | three players tied (7) | Penny Hardaway (7) | Orlando Arena15,291 | 0–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | May 2 | @ Indiana | L 86–99 | Shaquille O'Neal (23) | Shaquille O'Neal (14) | Penny Hardaway (4) | Market Square Arena16,562 | 0–3 |- ORL 1994 yes Player statistics Regular season Player POS Position GP Games played GS Games starter MP Minutes played REB Rebounds AST Assists STL Steals BLK Blocks PTS Points MPG Minutes per game RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per gamePenny HardawayPG82 82 3,015 439 544 190 51 1,313 36.8 5.4 6.6 2.3 .6 16.0Scott SkilesPG82 46 2,303 189 503 47 2 815 28.1 2.3 6.1 .6 .0 9.9Dennis Scott basketballSF82 37 2,283 218 216 81 32 1,046 27.8 2.7 2.6 1.0 .4 12.8Shaquille O'NealC 81 81 3,224 1,072 195 76 231 2,377 39.8 13.2 2.4 .9 2.9 29.3Nick Anderson basketballSG 81 81 2,811 476 294 134 33 1,277 34.7 5.9 3.6 1.7 .4 15.8Donald RoyalSF 74 0 1,357 248 61 50 16 547 18.3 3.4 .8 .7 .2 7.4Anthony BowieSG 70 0 948 120 102 32 12 320 13.5 1.7 1.5 .5 .2 4.6Jeff TurnerPF 68 51 1,536 271 60 23 11 451 22.6 4.0 .9 .3 .2 6.6Tree RollinsC 45 1 384 96 9 7 35 76 8.5 2.1 .2 .2 .8 1.7Anthony Avent†PF 41 20 676 184 32 17 11 144 16.5 4.5 .8 .4 .3 3.5Larry KrystkowiakPF 34 11 682 123 35 14 4 173 20.1 3.6 1.0 .4 .1 5.1Greg KiteC 29 0 309 70 4 2 12 34 10.7 2.4 .1 .1 .4 1.2Litterial GreenPG 29 0 126 12 9 6 1 73 4.3 .4 .3 .2 .0 2.5Keith TowerC 11 0 32 6 1 0 0 8 2.9 .5 .1 .0 .0 .7Todd Lichti†SG 4 0 20 4 2 2 0 8 5.0 1.0 .5 .5 .0 2.0Lorenzo Williams basketball, born 1969†PF 3 0 19 4 2 2 3 2 6.3 1.3 .7 .7 1.0 .7Anthony Cook basketball†PF 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 1.0 .0 .0 .0 1.0 .0Geert HamminkC 1 0 3 1 1 0 0 2 3.0 1.0 1.0 .0 .0 2.0 † Denotes player spent time with another team in the season. Stats reflect time with the Magic only. Playoffs Player POS Position GP Games played GS Games starter MP Minutes played REB Rebounds AST Assists STL Steals BLK Blocks PTS Points MPG Minutes per game RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per gamePenny HardawayPG3 3 133 20 21 5 6 56 44.3 6.7 7.0 1.7 2.0 18.7Shaquille O'NealC3 3 126 40 7 2 9 62 42.0 13.3 2.3 .7 3.0 20.7Nick Anderson basketballSG3 3 120 10 10 5 2 43 40.0 3.3 3.3 1.7 .7 14.3Dennis Scott basketballSF3 3 99 6 3 2 3 43 33.0 2.0 1.0 .7 1.0 14.3Larry KrystkowiakPF3 3 92 25 9 3 2 18 30.7 8.3 3.0 1.0 .7 6.0Donald RoyalSF3 0 45 4 5 1 0 21 15.0 1.3 1.7 .3 .0 7.0Tree RollinsC3 0 29 3 0 1 1 4 9.7 1.0 .0 .3 .3 1.3Anthony AventPF 2 0 40 11 1 0 0 19 20.0 5.5 .5 .0 .0 9.5Scott SkilesPG 2 0 23 1 3 0 0 9 11.5 .5 1.5 .0 .0 4.5Anthony BowieSG 2 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 6.5 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 Awards and honors Shaquille O'Neal – All-NBA 3rd team, Field goal percentage leader, All-Star Penny Hardaway – All-Rookie 1st Team, Schick Rookie Challenge MVP References Orlando Magic on Database Basketball Orlando Magic on Basketball Reference Category:Orlando Magic seasons Orlando Category:1993 in sports in Florida Category:1994 in sports in Florida