OSC Magic Digital Program March

Welcome to the start of our exciting second season of Osceola Magic basketball! We are thrilled to continue bringing NBA G League action to Osceola Heritage Park. This season is shaping up to be one to remember, packed with thrilling theme nights, exclusive giveaways, and of course, non-stop Magic basketball!

Reflecting on our inaugural season, we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished. Our first year in the G League was full of unforgettable moments, capped by a first-year trip to the G League Playoffs and Mac McClung’s amazing Slam Dunk Championship – a true highlight that brought even more excitement to our community. Our team’s success on the court and our commitment off the court have laid a strong foundation for the future.

This season, fans can expect to see even more incredible talent as future NBA stars take the court in Osceola County. With NBA players assigned to our roster and a group of hungry young athletes eager to make their mark, the energy in the building is sure to be electric.

You’ll see the next generation of basketball greatness right here in our hometown, and we’re committed to being an invested community partner in Osceola County.

Visit OsceolaMagic.com to get to know our talented players and follow their journey as they fight for their NBA dreams. Keep your eyes peeled – you might just witness the next basketball superstar in action!

As we kick off our second season, we want to express our deepest gratitude to YOU, our amazing fans. Your energy and passion are the heart and soul of our team, and we know you’ll continue to be the best fans in the NBA G League.

On behalf of the Osceola Magic, Orlando Magic ownership, our business staff, and basketball operations team,

THANK YOU for your support! GO MAGIC!

Hans Steinbrenner, President

OSCEOLA MAGIC STAFF

KEVIN TILLER II GENERAL MANAGER

Kevin Tiller II is entering his seventh season with the Orlando Magic and his third as General Manager of the Osceola Magic. Tiller began his career as an intern with the Orlando Magic, then served four seasons as the Player Development Coordinator/Scout from 2016 to 2020 before stepping into his role as General Manager of the Osceola Magic. Prior to his time with the Magic, Tiller gained valuable experience working with the NBA G League Pathway team, Team Ignite, as the Director of Basketball Operations during their inaugural year.

A native of Richmond, Virginia, Tiller attended Guilford College in Greensboro, NC, where he was a three-sport athlete, competing in football, basketball, and track. Beyond athletics, Tiller held various off-court roles, including working as a cameraman and broadcaster for Guilford’s spring sports. He also had the unique opportunity to intern at Walt Disney World in Orlando for a semester.

After earning his bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Guilford, Tiller pursued a master’s degree in Sports Leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he also served as a graduate assistant for VCU’s men’s basketball team.

DYLAN MURPHY HEAD COACH

Dylan Murphy is entering his seventh season with the Orlando Magic organization and currently serves as the Head Coach of the Osceola Magic, a position he took on in 2023. Murphy has spent the last five seasons with the Orlando Magic, including three as an Assistant Coach from 2020 to 2023. From 2018 to 2020, he worked as a Basketball Operations Analyst, where he provided analytics support to the coaching staff.

Before joining the Orlando Magic, Murphy served as a graduate assistant with the men’s basketball team at Ball State University in 2018. Prior to his time at Ball State, he was an NBA G League scout for the Atlanta Hawks during the 2016-17 season, focusing on identifying potential call-up candidates for the Hawks’ NBA roster.

Earlier in his career, Murphy spent three seasons as an Assistant Coach with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA G League from 2013 to 2016. During his tenure, the Mad Ants captured the NBA G League Championship in the 2013-14 season, posting a league-best record of 34-16 and going undefeated in the playoffs. The following season, the Mad Ants earned a second consecutive trip to the G League Finals. Murphy earned a bachelor’s degree in Classics from Columbia University in 2012. He is married to his wife, Sarah.

BASKETBALL OPERATIONS STAFF

General Manager: Kevin Tiller II

Assistant General Manager: Trent Pennington

Head Coach: Dylan Murphy

Assistant Coaches: Johnny Taylor, Corey Hawkins, Thomas Bridges

Player Development: Ike Hermer

Video Coordinator: Connor Harr

Manager of Basketball Operations: Mike Sain

Basketball Operations Coordinators: Lizzie Lagarde, Damon Price

Head Strength & Performance Coach: Earl Wilcox

Head Athletic Trainer: Jasmin Brown

OSCEOLA MAGIC

BUILDING A ROSTER

NBA G LEAGUE ROSTERS CONSIST OF MANY PLAYERS AT DIFFERENT STAGES IN THEIR CAREERS WHO TOOK DIFFERENT PATHS TO THE PROS. ASSEMBLING A ROSTER IS A COMPLICATED PROCESS. HERE’S HOW NBA G LEAGUE TEAMS FIND THEIR PLAYERS.

NBA ASSIGNEES I NBA teams can assign players with three years of service or less an unlimited number of times. Previous assignments from the Orlando Magic have included players like Jonathan Isaac, Chuma Okeke, and Caleb Houstan.

RETURNING PLAYERS I Teams hold the rights to any player who played for them within the last two seasons, as long as they have not traded or released that player.

NBA AFFILIATE PLAYERS I When NBA teams trim their rosters during training camp and the preseason, they have the first opportunity to acquire their waived players on their NBA G League affiliate. Organizations can designate “affiliate players”, though those players will remain NBA free agents This allows NBA front offices to identify prospects that they like and keep them in their system.

LOCAL PLAYER TRYOUTS I NBA G League teams hold tryouts during each off-season, inviting some players to participate for free while attracting locals who can pay a small fee to participate. The teams can invite the cream of the crop (up to four players) to their training camps.

NBA G LEAGUE DRAFT PICKS I Every fall, more than 200 players are signed by the league office and placed in the NBA G League Draft. About half of them are selected on Draft day, which features a field of NBA and NBA G League vets, international pros, undrafted rookies and NBA G League National Tryout players.

FREE AGENTS I NBA G League rosters often have a high level of turnover from year to year. That’s because the league is infused with talent throughout the season as players return from stints overseas and NBA veterans who work their way back into the league and enter the player pool.

TWO-WAY PLAYERS I In the 2023-24 season NBA rosters expanded from 17 to 18 players with the addition of one spot for players under “Two-Way Contracts.” NBA teams may have up to three players under NBA Two-Way Contracts who could spend the bulk of the season in the NBA G League and not more than 50 games with their NBA team. Notable Osceola Magic Two-Way Contract players include Trevelin Queen and Mac McClung.

trevelin queen - two-way contract

TRIVIA AND MORE

ANSWERS TO THE TRIVIA QUESTIONS CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM

1. what year did the Nba D League change to the G league?

2. HOW MANY CALL UPS DID THE OSCEOLA MAGIC HAVE IN THE 2023-24 SEASON?

3. HOW MANY TOTAL TEAMS ARE THERE IN THE NBA G LEAGUE?

4. WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE FRANCHISE THAT THE ORLANDO MAGIC PURCHASED AND RELOCATED TO LAKELAND?

5. HOW MANY ORIGINAL FRANCHISES MADE UP THE START OF THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE?

answers: 1. 2017, 2. (Brandon williams & dj wilson) , 3. 31, 4. eerie bayhawks, 5. 8

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