In continuation of the Orlando Magic’s 25th anniversary season-long celebration the team will honor former Magic General Manager John Gabriel, former Magic forward and current television color analyst Jeff Turner and former Magic guard Sam Vincent at the Magic’s February 7 matchup vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, tip-off set for 7 p.m.
The night will feature a center court presentation with all three at the end of the first quarter. Vincent will join FOX Sports Florida’s broadcasts including Magic Live pregame show with hosts Paul Kennedy and Nick Anderson and Gabriel will join broadcasters David Steele and Jeff Turner for a portion of the game broadcast.
A 12-year NBA veteran, Turner played in 612 NBA regular season games during his career with New Jersey and Orlando. As a member of the Magic’s inaugural team, he spent seven seasons (411 games-176 starts) with the Magic from 1989-1996.
Vincent was a member of the Magic’s inaugural squad. A seven plus year NBA veteran, he played in 396 NBA regular season games during his career with Boston, Seattle, Chicago and Orlando.
Gabriel joined the Magic in 1989 during its inaugural season. Gabriel was responsible for building the Magic roster that went to the 1995 NBA Finals, when the organization had only been in existence in the NBA for six years.