Orlando Magic
Nov 11, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Orlando Magic point guard Elfrid Payton (4) passes the ball against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Magic 104-100. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
The Magic Are Thankful For: The Fans
Ever since Dwight Howard left town, the Magic have been looking for players and coaches to fill the Superman-sized hole he left in the organization.
As of right now, there is no player that has caused fans to forget about Howard and the whole mishandling of that situation. But if there is a silver lining, it is the patient fan base that the Magic have. Those fans have had to endure two sub-.500 seasons since Howard has left, but still, they understand and are awaiting the arrival of young studs like Elfrid Payton and Victor Oladipo.
The Magic better be thankful for fans that are willing to wait it out, weather the storm, and watch the team develop. Not many fans would tolerate that, but the wonderful fans in Orlando do.