Dwight Howard Celebrity Basketball Game - UCF Arena 11/13/2011

Dwight Howard brings the old school back!

Dwight Howard brought professional basketball back to Orlando, even if it was only for one night. With the impending NBA lockout, this may be the only action Magic fans see all year. If that is the case this also may be the last time we see Dwight Howard representing Orlando, with his upcoming free agency next season.

Their were close to 10,000 fans in UCF arena last night ready to catch a glimpse of the current Magic roster, as well as some old school magic players. Only days after what was supposed to be the regular season tip-off in the NBA, this exhibition game featured a team of "New School" Magic players versus a team of "Old School" Magic players.

The night had many memorable moments, but for old school Orlando Magic fans the star of the show was Penny Hardaway. At the age of 40, Penny isn't quite the explosive young point guard we remember in the 90's, actually, I only recall him scoring one three pointer (which sent the crowd into a frenzy), but this night wasn't about stats. The Hardaway homecoming has been twelve long years in the making, and having Penny on the court in Orlando, regardless of his performance, was magical. In the end Penny's team of "Old School" players beat out the "New School" 114-102.

Players who participated included Howard's current teammates Gilbert Arenas, Brandon Bass, Quentin Richardson, Jameer Nelson and Ryan Anderson. Former Magic players who played included the previously mentioned Penny Hardaway, Courtney Lee, Steve Francis, Mike Miller, Matt Barnes, Rashard Lewis, Trevor Ariza and Marcin Gortat.

I hate to say it, but if I was Otis Smith I would be wondering how all this "Old School" talent got away. The "Old School" team definitely outplayed the "New School" team with strong performances from Courtney Lee, Matt Barnes, and Rashard Lewis. The "New School" team looked a little rusty, except for Brandon Bass. Bass was the strongest player of the night for the "New School". Of course, this was just an exhibition game.

Rapper Lil Wayne and boxer Floyd Mayweather served as celebrity coaches. Lil Wayne walked into the arena to a thunderous cheer, before his name was even announced.

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[Seanniieee]

@kietasss VC was traded to the phoenix suns last season you dumbass

[DJDoctaDawe]

@Seanniieee Vince had committed to play for the "Old School" team, but didn't show up. The "Old School" team wasn't actually a bunch of "old" Magic players (other than Penny)... more like "former" players like Courtney Lee, Matt Barnes, and Rashard Lewis.

[martinf925]

UCF!!!!!!!!!!!!!



[RockinSomeMusic]

What's the short instrumental that played before it showed the game?

[toasteeze]

Penny hardaway my nigga!

[Gunso5]

Got a clearer version???

[psumiz]

WE NEED NBA MOTHERFUCKERS!!!!!

[matonoinochi]

Orlando!!!!! Throw up them O'sssssss!!!!!

[mrfurious39]

@ctb619 Hahaha, yeah, it'd be a longshot for sure, especially with him working for TNT with Barkley and Kenny Smith now. I'd still like to see the other stars though.