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LOOK: Magic Unveil New 'State-Of-The-Art' Practice Facility

The Magic opened its new practice facility Wednesday.

Jeremy Brener

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ORLANDO - NBA great Allen Iverson once said, "We talking about practice. Not a game. Not the game that I go out there and die for and play every game like it's my last. Not the game. We talking about practice, man."

It's no secret Iverson wasn't the biggest fan of practice, but if he played for the Orlando Magic in their new "state-of-the-art" facility, maybe he'd feel a little bit different.

The Magic unveiled its new practice facility Wednesday and it competes with some of the best in the NBA.

The AdventHealth Training Center is just a block away from the Amway Center and will be the home of development for No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero and the rest of the young Magic squad.

“The practice facilities around the NBA have become somewhat of an arms race and we are thrilled with the commitment of the DeVos family and AdventHealth,” Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman said. “This center is a game changer and the investment speaks to how much we care for the well-being of our players and for those that work hard every day to provide them a platform to reach their full potential. In addition, this facility will be a huge factor for those players who may be considering us as a free agent destination.”

The Magic hasn't been able to draw a lot of free agent interest in recent years, but the new practice facility could change things in Orlando.

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Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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