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Magic General Manager Otis Smith has a long history in Orlando. As a member of the inaugural 1989-90 Magic squad, Smith spent three seasons playing for the Magic where he averaged 11.4 ppg., 4.1 rpg., 1.9 apg. and 1.01 stlpg. in 195 games in Orlando. He played in 375 career NBA regular season games with Denver, Golden State and Orlando, averaging 10.5 ppg., 3.8 rpg., 1.8 apg. and 1.01 stlpg. in 20.6 minpg.

While helping build a team that will bring an NBA championship to Orlando, Otis also takes the time to answer questions from fans. Have a question or comment for Otis? E-mail him here.

OTIS RESPONDS TO YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS

From Mike (12/12): Hi Otis, Mike from New Smyrna Beach. Saw you at the Atlanta game last night. It's a long drive home after a tough loss like that, but I wanted to congratulate you on this year's transactions. Everyone talks about Rashard, but I think the best move might have been at coach. After the debacle with Donavan, quickly getting Van Gundy was brilliant. With a very similar lineup (Lewis in, Battie out) the team is playing a much improved style of ball. I have a question: How is it decided each night which end of the court the home team starts at? Being in 119, I like to see the Magic finish the game down there. Thanks, Mike.

Otis: Mike, it's the visiting team call on where they want to have the ball first. For the most part, visitors like to have their defense in front of their bench in the second half, but its not our call at home.

From Sean (12/06): Otis - I want to thank you for making bold moves in the off season and doing what is right for the team. I have just one question, you still strike me as a competitive person and I was wondering if you wish you could don the Magic Uniform again and score a quick 10 points? If you could, who would you like to play against?

Otis: Sean, I'm old, very old and my body is older than I am! So my days of playing basketball are O-V-E-R! But yes, I am very competitive. And every night we play, I play. I stand in that corner and feel like I'm in the game. I play every game, every night.

But don't kid yourself...these guys today are bigger, faster and stronger than I ever was, so I'll just stay out of their way.

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