Fans Left in Shock as Florida Rivals Copy LeBron James and Dwyane Wade’s Iconic Heat Moment: “Never Do That Again”

The Orlando Magic has announced their arrival this season. They were among the worst teams in the league last season, finishing 13th in the East. But the young Magic squad has risen to the 2nd spot this year with their breakout performance. Paolo Banchero and Co. extended their winning streak to 8 games with their dominant win over the Washington Wizards tonight.

The Magic put an exclamation mark on the game when Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony recreated LeBron James and Dwyane Wade’s iconic moment from the Miami Heat days. The NBA World was shocked after Miami’s Florida rivals copied a legendary moment from their history.

Fans were not pleased with Suggs and Anthony’s recreation

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade solidified themselves as one of the Greatest duos in the league when they gave Miami one of the most iconic moments in franchise history. During a game against the Milwaukee Bucks in 2010, Flash stole the ball and initiated a fastbreak. He saw a trailing LeBron James and dropped a smooth bounce pass to the King. LeBron finished the play with an emphatic slam while Wade celebrated with his arms wide open, looking at the opposite side. It gave birth to one of the coldest pictures in NBA history. In tonight’s game, the Orlando Magic’s young duo of Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony tried to recreate that moment. Suggs threw an alley-oop to Anthony and celebrated early, like Dwyane Wade, while his teammate slammed it home.

Even though it was a dazzling alley-oop, fans were not happy about the recreation of the iconic LeBron-Wade moment. One fan wrote, “Didn’t hit the same never do that again.” The NBA world followed suit and roasted the Magic duo.

Fans might have reacted negatively, but the confidence that Orlando’s players have is a good sign for the team going forward.

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The Orlando Magic are relevant again

Orlando has been one of the worst teams in the league for several years. They have made the playoffs only two times since 2012 and were eliminated in the first round both times. Orlando slowly started losing its relevance as Florida rivals Miami Heat rose to new heights each year. But the Magic are starting to turn their franchise around this season. They have been one of the best teams in the league so far and upset many title contenders. Orlando has a young and talented roster, led by reigning Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero.

Banchero has taken a huge leap in his sophomore season, and he is leading the Magic in points, rebounds, and assists. He is averaging 19.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists this season. The Orlando Magic have been in great form, and they can also make some noise in the playoffs if they continue their incredible form.

Do you believe this young squad can revive the Magic of Orlando’s past?

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