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The Close-Up Magic - an Orlando Magic Podcast

137 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratings

This Podcast is all about the NBA team The Orlando Magic. Hosts, Stephen Cameron and Malik Grady cover the team from every angle. Episodes are often filled with unique guests ranging from players, Magic organization members, national media, local media, and fans.

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The Future of the Magic and The Close Up Magic

October 24, 2023 04:26 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Orlando Magic Media Day Reaction!

October 03, 2023 04:52 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

Get ready for an exciting breakdown of the Orlando Magic's Media Day as we bring you an epic reaction video! Join our host, Stephen Cameron, along with special guests CJ Hill and Malik Grady, as they dive deep into all the juicy highlights and lowlights from the event. 🏀 In this video, we'll explore the good, the fun, the shocking, and the disappointing moments that made this Media Day unforgettable. From player interviews to behind-the-scenes revelations, we've got it all covered. Don't mis...

Orlando Magic's Hot Summers Over

September 26, 2023 13:46 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

The Orlando Magic 2023/23 season starts in a week! Summer break is over not only for the team but for the Close-Up Magic crew as well. In this Episode Stephen and CJ talk about the latest rumors around Buddy Hield, Dame Lillard, and Cole Anthony. They also talk about what their season exceptions are as well as some of the key players they will have their eyes on. Our Affiliate Link for the NBA Store: http://nbastore.vwz6.net/Orlando Our Affiliate Link for ATLIS VPN: http://bit.ly/CloseupVPN ...

Anthony Black is HIM, NBA Mid Season Tournament and more With Adam Papageorgiou.

July 12, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Anthony Black, Jett Howard, and the Orlando Magic are 0-2 in the NBA Summer League. The NBA announced the new in-season tournament. guest Adam Papageorgiou and Stephens give their thoughts and details on all the latest Magic news. Our Affiliate Link for the NBA Store: http://nbastore.vwz6.net/Orlando Our Affiliate Link for ATLIS VPN: http://bit.ly/CloseupVPN Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/TheCloseUpMagic Check ...

The Magic Sign Ingles

July 04, 2023 05:17 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

NBA free agency has been open for a few days now but the Magic moved fairly quickly to sure up their roster with the signing of Joe Ingles and Moe Wagner. Stephen brings back Luke Smith who is deeply integrated into Australian basketball to help break down how this all affects the Magic going forward. Our Affiliate Link for the NBA Store: http://nbastore.vwz6.net/Orlando Our Affiliate Link for ATLIS VPN: http://bit.ly/CloseupVPN Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpM...

NBA Draft Instant Reactions

June 23, 2023 18:14 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

The Orlando Magic have drafted Anthony Black and Jett Howard in the 2023 NBA draft. Hear CJ, Patrick and Stephens instant reaction to the draft and how these players can impact the Magics long term future. Our Affiliate Link for the NBA Store: http://nbastore.vwz6.net/Orlando Our Affiliate Link for ATLIS VPN: http://bit.ly/CloseupVPN Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/TheCloseUpMagic Check out our website at: http...

Revealing the Best NBA Draft Picks for Orlando Magic

June 02, 2023 04:43 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

In this video draft experts, Malik Grady and Stone Hansen reveal the best NBA Draft Picks for the Orlando Magic, in 2023. The Orlando Magic will have the 6th and 11th overall picks in the 2023 NBA Draft, and Malik Grady and Stone Hansen have identified the best possible players that the Magic could select with those picks. Our Affiliate Link for the NBA Store: nbastore.vwz6.net/Orlando Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitt...

Orlando Magic Lottery reactions

May 18, 2023 15:57 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

The Magic have picks 6 and 11, in the upcoming draft after the lottery results from this week. CJ Hill and Malik Grady, join Stephen Cameron to react and breakdown some of the thoughts and players behind the picks. Make sure to use this affiliate link for all NBA store purchases http://nbastore.vwz6.net/Orlando Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/TheCloseUpMagic Check out our website at: https://www.thecloseupmagi...

Orlando Magic Offseason Thoughts

May 05, 2023 16:59 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Jonathan Alicea joins Stephen to talk about a bunch of fun offseason topics. Ranging from thoughts on the current playoffs, Magic FA, draft needs, and over all team building. It was a fun relaxed conversation. If you like Dillon Brooks this is also for you. Use our affiliate link to get you NBA Store Gear. http://nbastore.vwz6.net/Orlando Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/TheCloseUpMagic Check out our website at:...

Orlando Magic Offseason Assests and Needs

April 19, 2023 16:41 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

The Orlando Magic will have a lot of options this summer from draft picks, and cap space player options to make all sorts of roster decisions this offseason. Philip Rossman-Reich from Orlando Magic Daily and Locked on Magic joins Stephen to break it all down for you. Jersey Giveaway https://t.co/YlqgcfJpIb Get all your NBA Gear here with this affiliate link. http://nbastore.vwz6.net/Orlando Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership level at: https://patreon.com/thecloseupmagic?u... Subs...

ORLANDO MAGIC Season Review

April 10, 2023 03:43 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

The Orlando Magic season has come to a close. Luke Smith joins the show to help wrap up our end-of-year thoughts. Starting with things the team did well, storylines that disappointed, and of course some offseason outlooks. Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership level at: https://patreon.com/thecloseupmagic?u... Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/TheCloseUpMagic Check out our website at: https://www.thecloseupmag...

3 Game Win Streak

March 28, 2023 14:15 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

This week, the man Khobe Price of The Orlando Sentinel joins the show. Khobi and Stephen talk about the Orlando Magic's recent play, some of the bigger season concepts about player growth, and coaching. Round it off with some Franz Wagner talk and have a few other topics hit. Khobi is a real one. Make sure you follow him on twitter at https://twitter.com/khobi_price Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership level at: https://patreon.com/thecloseupmagic?u... Subscribe and follow us on Youtu...

Fultz is HIM - with Alex Kennedy

March 14, 2023 07:20 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

This week the Orlando Magic head out west on a 4 game road trip. Stephen has Alex Kennedy of Basketball News on the show to discuss the team. They hit on aspects of Paolo's game, things that make Markelle Fultz unique, off-season team needs, and more. SPONSORED BY FANSVIEW: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fansview-interview-athletes/id1640350401 Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership level at: https://patreon.com/thecloseupmagic?u... Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly...

Can The Orlando Magic Still Make The Play-In?

March 08, 2023 06:19 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership level at: https://patreon.com/thecloseupmagic?u... Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/TheCloseUpMagic Check out our website at: https://www.thecloseupmagic.com/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thecloseupm... Link to CloseUpMagic merch: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.c... The Close-Up Magic podcast is proudly hosted by 19 Media Group. You can find ...

The Return of Michael Carter-Williams

February 28, 2023 02:28 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

The man from down under joins the show, Luke Smith! We get into a wide range of topics including the return of Michael Carter-Williams, Paolo's recent struggles, Jonathan Isaac and sooo much more. Tap in! Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership level at: https://patreon.com/thecloseupmagic?u... Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/TheCloseUpMagic Check out our website at: https://www.thecloseupmagic.com/ Follow us...

Will the Magic Make The Play-in

February 22, 2023 05:27 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

It is the NBA All-Star beak and the Magic have 23 games left in the regular season. It truly is a Play-In push situation for the team. Previously of Orlando Pinstripe Post (OPP), Aaron Goldstone joins the show. Aaron and host Stephen Cameron, discuss Aarons's times with OPP, some of the recent moves the Magic made at the deadline, including Mo Bamba to LA, buying out Terrence Ross, and what happened with RJ Hampton. They also discuss what needs to be figured out with the team's lineups and ro...

Trades, Buyouts and Play-ins

February 14, 2023 05:54 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

Just past the trade deadline! The Magic have made a trade, done some buyouts and even made a signing, all while playing some awesome basketball around the league. Tune in this week as the guys take you through some recent game overviews while looking at whats to come. Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership level at: https://patreon.com/thecloseupmagic?u... Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/TheCloseUpMagic Check...

Trade Deadline Rumors and Magic Wins

February 07, 2023 06:52 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

The Magic went 3-1 on a 4-game road trip and have a 22-32 record, sitting 2.5 games out of the NBA Play-in tournament. They are sitting in the 13th seed in the NBA with a chance to improve the roster at the deadline just days away. Malik Grady joins the show to talk about the recent ins and outs of the team, schedule, and deep dive on Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony. Then Philip Rossman-Reich of Lockon Magic and Orlando Magic Daily joins the show to get deep dive into the trade deadline rumors. ...

Trade Deadline Preview - With Keith Smith

February 01, 2023 06:05 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

LOADED SHOW! The Magic have gone 2-2 since the last episode, including an epic comeback vs a red-hot 76er team. JI has been back for a little over a week. The Magic have been playing about .500 basketball as of late. Times have been fun. Plus, guest Keith Smith from Spotrack, SB Nation, and the Front Office Show joins to do a deep dive on the NBA trade deadline coming up, specifically for the Magic. Follow Keith @KeithSmithnba on Twiteer. Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership level at:...

Jonathan Isaac's Back!

January 25, 2023 05:37 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

Jonatha Isaac is back! So Jake Chapman of the Orlando Magic radio broadcast team joins the show to talk all about his return. The Magic also beat the Boston Celtics which brings them to 3-1 vs them this season. Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership level at: https://patreon.com/thecloseupmagic?u... Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/TheCloseUpMagic Check out our website at: https://www.thecloseupmagic.com/ ...

Mid SZN Checkpoint with Dan Savage

January 19, 2023 05:35 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

This week, Orlando Magic reporter, Dan Savage joins the show. We talk about a LOT of points, but here are some of the highlights. -Midway check-in on the team, and coach Mosley -Who is emerging as leaders on and off the court -Cole Anthony and his recent struggles -Jonathan Isaacs returns to gameplay and path back to the NBA -Orlando heading into the trade season -And More Vote for Franz and Paolo here!: https://www.nba.com/news/nba-all-star... Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership lev...

New Year, New Magic

January 04, 2023 03:49 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

This week Stephen and Malik take an overview look at the start of 2023 schedule, looking at some key parts of the schedule, the trade deadline coming up, the possible return of Jonathan Isaac and Jalen Suggs, and more! Vote for Franz and Paolo here!: https://www.nba.com/news/nba-all-star... Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership level at: https://patreon.com/thecloseupmagic?u... Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter....

Christmas Special, Draft Edition

December 27, 2022 14:40 - 45 minutes - 51.8 MB

This week we take a look at the coming draft class with Richard Staymen (aka MavsDraft). We take a look at how the Magic could approach it, how the class is shaping up, and look at some prospects that the Magic could target. Vote for Franz and Paolo here!: https://www.nba.com/news/nba-all-star... Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership level at: https://patreon.com/thecloseupmagic?u... Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://t...

All Star Cases for Paolo and Franz

December 21, 2022 15:42 - 24 minutes - 28.3 MB

Life happens so this week is a solo show with Stephen. This is a quick hitter for you all that touches on a few subjects. The recent run the Magic have been on has been exciting and we learned a lot on the stability of Fultz, the team shifting goals, and take a look at the upcoming schedule. Vote for Franz and Paolo here!: https://www.nba.com/news/nba-all-star-voting-2023-begins-dec-20 Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership level at: https://patreon.com/thecloseupmagic?utm_medium=clipboa...

3 Game Win Streak! - With Philip OMD

December 13, 2022 06:31 - 56 minutes - 64.5 MB

This week Stephen is joined by Malik Grady and the two of them have a conversation with Philip Rossman-Reich of Orlando Magic Daily. The 3 of them have a broad discussion about the 3 game win streak, Mo Bamba's recent play, Cole Anthony as a 6th man, Coach Mosley, and more! Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership level at: https://www.patreon.com/thecloseupmag... You can find Philip here! https://twitter.com/philiprr_OMD Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagi...

Jonathan Isaac with Lakeland Magic

December 07, 2022 05:54 - 41 minutes - 47.5 MB

Stephen is joined by Close Up Magic media member, CJ Hill this week. With the new of Jonathan Isaac practicing with the Lakeland Magic, his return to NBA games feels close. CJ and Stephen discuss the emotional excitement from that announcement, as well as how he could impact the team on the court. The guys also discussed, Moritz Wagners Postitive play, How Markelle Fultz has impacted the team, Discuss some potential lineups the would like to see Coach run, as well as the recent game. Select...

A moment with Dante!

December 02, 2022 05:37 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

Stephen and Malik talk to Dante Marchitelli, and find out he sprung fully formed as an overnight success that was 24 Magical years in the making. We look at his Journalistic journey to Orlando, his philosophies on fandom, and even whether Dante and Galante could ever get Close up and Magical again before touching on the current squad and what to look for the rest of the season! Other topics: The return of Markelle Fultz, Cole Anthony and Terrence Ross Gary Harris injury Patreon giveaway And ...

Magic Venting Session

November 29, 2022 07:08 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

The Magic are on a 5 game-losing streak with a demanding upcoming schedule. Patrik Shehu joins Stephen this week to vent over the recent struggles, talk about some of the positives going on, and look at the schedule ahead. Side topics: -Paolos Bancheros Free Throws. -Bols Defense -Bols offense -Tired legs -Gary Harris impact -Injuries -and more. For auto entry into the giveaway - Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership level at: https://www.patreon.com/thecloseupmag... Subscribe and ...

Sugg's Game Winner!

November 22, 2022 06:25 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

The rumors of Jalen Suggs death as an impact NBA rotation player have been GREATLY exaggerated, as he continues to show flashes and signs of being a player who has to be on the floor in crunch time. This is all despite the continuing run of injuries making a mockery of rotations and expectations for the Magic, as they lose 2 games against an Indiana team that was expected to be closer to their level early in the season. Topics include: Jalen Suggs Game Winner Jalen Suggs NBA improvements Th...

What have the Magic learned without Paolo Banchero?

November 15, 2022 06:48 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

Paolo has missed a week since he rolled his ankle and the Magic have gone 2-1 since then. Stephen and Malik breakdown the ups and downs since then, while looking forward to what's to come. With returning players, and the upcoming schedule, there is a lot of opportunity to improve. Use promo code: Closeup for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership level at: https://www.patreon.com/thecloseupmagic/membership Subscribe and follow us on Youtube...

Looking for ‘Scape Goats - with Mark Schindler

November 09, 2022 05:42 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

Stephen and Malik welcome a new sponsor and talk to Mark Schindler about the Magic, specifically Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs. Follow Mark Schindler at @MG_Schindler Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership level at: https://www.patreon.com/thecloseupmagic/membership Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/TheCloseUpMagic Check out our website at: https://www.thecloseupmagic.com/ Follow us on Instagram at: https:/...

The 1-6 Magic. How we feeling?

November 01, 2022 11:34 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership level at: https://www.patreon.com/thecloseupmagic/membership The Magic are 1-6. Malik and Steph talk through all sorts of subjects on this episode including. Thoughts on recent loses, coaching decisions, injury updates, roster decisions long term and more! Make sure to check out our Patreon and Merch. Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/TheCloseUpMagic Check out our webs...

The Magic are 0-4... with guest: Patrick Shehu

October 25, 2022 13:55 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Stephen, Malik and Patrik take the opportunity to let out all of their frustrations and confess their hopes after the Magic lose their 4th straight game to open the season. Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership level at: https://www.patreon.com/thecloseupmagic/membership Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/TheCloseUpMagic Check out our website at: https://www.thecloseupmagic.com/ Follow us on Instagram at: h...

Post-Preseason and Patreon wCJ

October 19, 2022 09:29 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

Select a Close-Up Magic Patreon membership level at: https://www.patreon.com/thecloseupmagic/membership Stephen and Malik announce the long-whispered-about debut of The Close-Up Magic Patreon before putting a bow on the preseason talking to CJ, who covered the last game at the Amway Center. The guys do a deep-dive on a few key players of note going into the regular season before ending with a few rapid-fire predictions for the key superlatives on the team this season! Subscribe and follow ...

A Magical Preseason comes to Pass

October 12, 2022 07:18 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Stephen and Malik talk about how they watch NBA Preseasons, both of the Magic and the rest of the league, and discuss Orlando possibly having already revealed their opening night starting lineup. The show comes to a close as we talk about our own NBA League Pass rankings from a Magic perspective. Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/TheCloseUpMagic Check out our website at: https://www.thecloseupmagic.com/ Follow us...

Heading into the Magic season with Luke Hetrick

October 05, 2022 04:45 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

The Orlando Magic are a week into training camp and have one pre-season game under their belt. Luke Hetrick from Spectrum Sports 360 joins the show to discuss the Magics coming season, his time covering a wide range of sports, and more! Thanks to luke for joining the show! Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/TheCloseUpMagic Check out our website at: https://www.thecloseupmagic.com/ Follow us on Instagram at: https:...

ORLANDO MAGIC Media Day Reactions!!

September 28, 2022 13:03 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

The Magic Just had its media day. Malik and Stephen are joined by Jonathan Alecia who covered media day in person for The Close Up Magic, to discuss all the ins and outs of what happened. Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/TheCloseUpMagic Check out our website at: https://www.thecloseupmagic.com/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thecloseupmagic/ Link to CloseUpMagic merch: https://19-media-gro...

Moseley Meandering to Magic Media Monday!

September 21, 2022 05:46 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

The Endless Summer is almost over, with Magic Media day coming quickly, and the Magic Pod Squad returning with a motivated and excited Coach Jamahl Mosley, along with new jerseys, Swole Bamba, #OnlyFranz and a score of announced hires and promotions… Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/TheCloseUpMagic Check out our website at: https://www.thecloseupmagic.com/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/th...

Magic Emeritus writer Josh Robbins joins the Close-Up Magic

September 14, 2022 09:51 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

After Stephen and Malik give heartfelt words about the too-soon passing of The Ringer’s basketball writer and podcaster Jonathan Tjarks and what he meant to many people, as he leaves behind his wife and son. Then, the always charming and professional Josh Robbins, who covered the Magic for 13 years, including the last 4 with The Athletic, joins Stephen and Malik for a far-ranging discussion that includes the once and future Magic, how many fans miss Josh now that he’s covering the Wizards, a...

The Magical BancheroWagon Fans are Coming!

September 07, 2022 06:26 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

In this episode, we discuss the quickly approaching media days, Gary Harris’ return, Franz Wagner and Germany in the Knockout Round of Eurobasket, and urge Magic fans to be ready for Bandwagon fans on the way. Early Adopters this year, true squatters in years to come, whether you love them like we do or hate them, THEY COMIN’… Tweets of the Week Malik (@MalikG): https://twitter.com/Sam_Vecenie/status/1566762533624905728 Stephen (@Stephen0610): https://twitter.com/Pp_doesit/status/156726377...

Hot Franz Summer, and Close-Up on Magic Schedule

August 31, 2022 06:57 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

In this episode, Franz Wagner and Germany begin Eurobasket play this week, and Stephen and Malik make their wish list of Magic games to get to this year in a surprisingly full August Close-Up Magic show… Mo Bamba spreads the basketball love in the Ivory Coast Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony hug it out with Moritz in Munich A week of group stage games at Eurobasket w/Franz begins Thursday The tough beginning of the Magic’s schedule Games we hope to get to and are eyeing this season at home and a...

FIBA Basketball and Papa(georgiou)’s got a Brand New Wag(ner)!

August 23, 2022 14:21 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

In this episode, it’s Franz Wagner’s turn to drag us through the summer as he plays Magical meaningful basketball in August and September overseas, and we have Adam Papageorgiou (https://twitter.com/PapageorgiouMBO) from the Penny and Pops podcast to guide us… Adam gives us the lowdown on FIBA’s World Cup Qualifying and Eurobasket Franz Wagner even more at the center of Germany’s hopes Tragic injury timing for Moritz Wagner torpedoes Berlin Paolo Banchero’s future with Italian Basketball (b...

Schedule Leaks, Jordan Poole and more with Patrick Shehu

August 17, 2022 05:48 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

Patrick Shehu joins Stephen to talk about the latest Orlando Magic news. Including the leaked games from the season schedule and the Jordan Poole noise. It's a fun a show. Thanks to Patrick for jumping in last minute. Tweets of the Week Stephen (@Stephen0610): https://twitter.com/PacksPinstripes/status/1559296231582703616 Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/TheCloseUpMagic Check out our website at: https://www.thec...

P5 & Phil OMD - Getting Us To Training Camp

August 09, 2022 23:44 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

In this episode, we celebrate that this summer Paolo Banchero is managing to keep the Magic in the NBA consciousness week after week and Philip Rossman-Reich continues to grind out Magic content day after day… Paolo and Dejounte Murray (Space) Needling each other in their home state and on social media Philip Rossman-Reich comes on to help get us through the summer Phil’s history covering the Magic His favorite seasons and moments Learning from Magic coaches Keeping his energy and spirit up ...

50 Ways to Leave Your Signature

August 02, 2022 05:51 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

In this episode, we celebrate what we hope aren’t the last real Magic “news and happenings” for a while. Magic Jersey Guys or No? Dogs Days of Summer Tweets of the Week (Magic Top Shots and our dude Joey) Kevon Harris gets more love Paolo is a Jordan Brand dude Paolo at the Crawsover warrants NBA app live coverage Magic Twitter doesn’t care Malik broke the hiring of Strength Coach Todor Pandov. ...

Wait, the Magic switched Strength Coaches and we found out on LinkedIn?!

July 26, 2022 06:21 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

In this episode, the podcast spans from Florida to California to Australia as Stephen and Malik welcome Close-Up Magic OG Luke Smith. Topics covered include the news of the day as Orlando fills its 2nd two-way spot and the numerous connections between the Magic and the NBL, including RJ Hampton. They also break a little bit of news about the Magic’s Strength and Conditioning Staff as the quiet addition of Todor Pandov from the Sixers (a week ago) and departure of Nathan Spencer to Sydney (ba...

Coach Henry Woo on Player development and his client Mo Bamba!

July 19, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Player Development coach, Henry Woo joins the show for an excellent conversation. Henry has worked with a few Magic players including Mo Bamba and Khem Birch. The topics of this show include his path to coaching, what an offseason plan looks like, working with Mo Bamba, and so much more. Subscribe and follow us on Youtube at: https://bit.ly/CloseUpMagic Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/TheCloseUpMagic Check out our website at: https://www.thecloseupmagic.com/ Follow us on Insta...

Bye Banchero (sob) & Burning Questions (!)

July 12, 2022 07:23 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

In this episode, Malik and Stephen mourn the early end of Paolo Banchero’s at-times dominant Summer League games by exploring the current 5 burning questions at the top of their minds. Tweets of the Week Stephen: https://twitter.com/jamesabaileyjr/status/1546214972627337217 Malik: https://twitter.com/ComplexSports/status/1545835620953735170 5 burning questions each from Malik and Stephen, including: paolo, Paolo, PAOLO! Houstan, Cannady and the final roster This bossanova front office The M...

Free Agency, Summer League and Eric Fawcett

July 06, 2022 04:48 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

The guys get together to recap NBA Free Agency and how the Magic did. They hit on NBA Summer League expectations. Have some fun with a new segment called Tweet Of The Week. Then the main section of the show, Malik has Eric Fawcett of NBA Canada on to discuss a bit more about the draft now that it's over. Make sure you follow Eric at : https://twitter.com/EricFawcett_ Please follow The Close Up Magic at: https://twitter.com/TheCloseUpMagic You can find Stephen and Malik here: https://twit...

Media Sessions and Off-Season Questions with Khobi Price

June 29, 2022 04:50 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

Malik and Stephen are joined by long time Close Up Magic friend and contributor Jonathan Alicea and Magic beat writer for the Orlando Sentinel, Khobe Price. The crew discusses the recent media sessions post draft, with Jeff Weltman. Then they hit some offseason questions regarding Terrence Ross and Mo Bamba. Then wrap up the episode with a fun round of rapid fire questions for Khobi, who is still getting settled into Orlando. Make sure you follow Khobi Price at : https://twitter.com/khobi...

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