No, I am not insinuating the Magic can realistically compete with the very best like the Heat, Lakers, Celtics or Thunder. That is for another year when the rebuilding stage takes one of its final turns and the development is in place to compete for titles. For now, though, it’s not unreasonable to imply that Orlando is in a position to challenge for a playoff spot and fully move on mentally from the Howard era. So I once again raise the initial question that I continuously asked myself during Thursday’s game vs. Philadelphia. Is the NBA ready for a Cinderella story and are the Magic the team to wear the glass slipper? What would such a “magical” and remarkable story consist of? What would the final results have to entail for all those detractors to turn the corner, shake off their initial expectations, express approval and apologize? It’s rather convoluted to thoroughly answer this question because there isn’t a precise answer or definition to what a “successful season” consists of. Probably at minimum it’s a playoff berth, but like it was in 1999-00 when the Heart & Hustle Magic team stunned the masses and finished with a .500 record, just being in the mix and having a chance to win every night may be plenty. [poll:68960]