<P> In 1999, the Magic, under General Manager John Gabriel, who was later named Executive of the Year, hired rookie - coach Doc Rivers . Gabriel dismantled the previous team trading their only remaining superstar Anfernee Hardaway to the Phoenix Suns for Danny Manning (who never donned a Magic uniform), Pat Garrity, and two future draft picks . The Magic were then a team composed of virtually all no name players and little experience which included team captain Armstrong, Bo Outlaw and a young Ben Wallace, along with Coach Rivers led the Magic to a 41--41 record, barely missing out on the playoffs . At the end of the season Rivers was named Coach of the Year . That year was characterized by the slogan "Heart and Hustle", as the team was known for its hard - working style . </P> <P> The following offseason, Gabriel, with millions of cleared salary cap space, attempted to lure three of the NBA's most prized free agents: Tim Duncan, Grant Hill, and Tracy McGrady . Duncan opted to remain with the San Antonio Spurs, the Magic acquired Hill, a perennial All - Star, and McGrady . With McGrady and Hill together, the Magic were expected to be a force in the East . However, Hill was limited to 4 games because of an ankle injury . McGrady blossomed into a star during the season, becoming one of the NBA's top scorers . With the addition of Mike Miller from the draft, the Magic compiled a 43--39 record, which included a nine - game winning streak, and once again made the playoffs . McGrady made the All - Star Team and All - NBA 2nd Team . Miller won the Rookie of the Year . In the playoffs, they faced the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round . The Bucks won the series 3--1 . </P> <P> In 2001--02, McGrady led the Magic to a winning record of 44--38 . Hill was still severely limited by his ankle injury, and did not play for the vast majority of the season . McGrady, combined with Armstrong, Miller, and 3 - point sharpshooter Pat Garrity, formed the core of the team . McGrady made the All - NBA for the first time and made his second consecutive All - Star Team . However, the Magic were defeated 3--1 in the first round of the playoffs by the Charlotte Hornets led by Baron Davis . </P> <P> In 2002--03, with the acquisitions of Gordan Giricek and Drew Gooden from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Mike Miller, McGrady once again led the Magic to a 42--40 record . McGrady led the league in scoring with 32.1 ppg, made his second All - NBA 1st Team, and 3rd All - Star Team . Despite still not having Hill due to injury, the Magic entered the playoffs for the third straight year . However, after taking a 3--1 lead in the best - of - seven first round series, the Magic fell to the Detroit Pistons 4--3 in the now infamous heartbreaker . McGrady was quoted as saying, "It feels good to get in the second round" after still needing one more win to advance . </P>

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