Time To Get Loud!

 
 

By: Wyatt Nebergall

All you had to do was tune in to any post-game interview near the end of the season to hear how important the fans were to the Magic players. After the magic defeated the Boston Celtics and clinched a playoff spot Dante Marchitelli asked Evan Fournier "do you have any idea how lit the city of Orlando is that you're sending them to the post season?" A smile a mile long crawled a crossed his face, now dancing with joy he responded: "I GUESS WE'LL SEE MAN, I GUESS WE'LL SEE!"

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(This is the moment after that question was asked, excuse the blurry screenshot)

Less than a month away from the first home game it's time to check in on the 6th man! Are you ready for this season? 

There is a reason the 6th man is the only retired jersey hanging in the rafters at the Amway Center. We really are THAT important to the team! 

In 2016 In Penn State’s conference the Big Ten, 13 of the 14 teams see their opponents make free throws at a lower rate than they do at home because of the noise and energy of the home fans. Fans have the power to make or break some professionals’ psyche and can enhance or undermine concentration. The most basic way fans distract and influence the outcome of a sporting event is through showing up and filling up the building. When opponents play in Orlando this season I hope they hear YOU. This season more than any other, the Orlando Magic fan base has an opportunity to establish an identity. 20,000 fans whistling during opponents free throws. "LETS GO MAGIC" drowning the disgusting "let's go heat" chants that used to drown out the home fans. Letting Terrence hear it when he sinks yet another dagger.

AG has more Instagram followers than the Orlando Magic do. That's cool, I believe he's on the brink of an all-star season, he deserves it. It's great he's getting attention but does it bother you people forget Orlando has a basketball team!? It bothers me. I think we have a chance to give the city of Orlando and the fan base the identity it deserves. 

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They haven't been talking about us, that will change this year, it happens when a team starts winning. What do we want them to say about the 6th man?

Let's hear it!? Let's start talking about it, get your loudest friends, get a few beers or whatever you gotta do to let loose and give em hell!

I’d love to hear your thoughts, and opinions! Be sure to find me on Twitter @The_Wyatt_Alan and if you aren't yet following, @thecloseupmagic where we keep the dialogue going. Show em your stuff Magic Kingdom!