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Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE through Getty Images Much less than one month divides us from the beginning of the Orlando Magic's 2022-23 season.  For the franchise, this will be its 34th season.  Short of an NBA title, the Magic have actually accomplished numerous points throughout their history.  We start a three-part collection by reflecting on some franchise firsts.  In this item, we'll take another look at the franchise's very first factors, opponent, win, prepare choice and more.  Initial Draft Pick: Nick Anderson, G No.  11 total in 1989 NBA Draft) Nick Anderson, a 6-foot-6 guard from Illinois, would be the first gamer ever before composed by the Orlando Magic and he became a great one.  Anderson balanced far better than 15 points per video game over his 10 periods with the franchise.  Anderson never ever made the All-Star Video game, yet he did represent the Magic at the NBA's All-Star Weekend break in both the Bang Dunk Contest and 3-Point Shootout.  First Opponent: New Jacket Webs Nov.  4, 1989) The first challenger in Orlando Magic history was the New Jacket Nets.  The Nets concerned the Orlando Sector to open the 1989-90 season and the Magic provided all they wanted.  Orlando led late, but mistakes down the stretch were the distinction.  New Jacket closed on a 6-1 go to entrust a 111-106 victory.  First Information: Terry Catledge, F Nov.  4, 1989, vs.  New Jacket Webs) The franchise business was 40 secs old when Terry Catledge racked up the very first basket in Magic background.  Among the early standouts for the franchise, Catledge would lead Orlando with 25 points in the first-ever video game.  First Win: vs.  New York Knicks Nov.  6, 1989) The Orlando Magic were not able to win their opener, yet they didn't have to wait long after that.  In just their second-ever video game, the Magic stunned the New york city Knicks, 118-110.  New York's Patrick Ewing led all scorers with 29 points, however the Magic shot 51% from the field and had 7 gamers score in double numbers.  Reggie Theus blazed a trail with 24 points while Terry Catledge and Jerry Reynolds each tallied 19 factors and double-doubles.  Scott Skiles added 13 factors and eight assists off the Magic bench.  First Double-Double: Terry Catledge, F Nov.  4, 1989, vs Magic Jerseys.  New Jacket Webs) The initial double-double in Magic background came in the extremely initial game.  In the aforementioned loss to the New Jacket Webs, Terry Catledge completed with game-highs of 25 points and 16 rebounds.  Catledge, a 6-8 power ahead with shooting array, would lead the team by averaging 19. 4 factors per game throughout their inaugural period.  First Triple-Double: Sam Vincent, G Jan.  30, 1990, vs.  Indiana Pacers) The Magic were greater than halfway through their inaugural season when guard Sam Vincent became the initial Orlando player to record a three-way dual.  In a 129-111 sway the Indiana Pacers, Vincent tallied 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 17 helps.  The Magic in fact trailed by a point after 3 quarters, however opened the final duration of a 21-6 run and never ever recalled.