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Than that of Nick Anderson missing those 4 free throws in 1995? If he makes just one, the Magic likely win the Championship that year, and probably win another 2-3, which would prevent the Bulls from 3-peating a second time. This would also mean that Shaq likely doesn't leave for LA so early in his career so thats another dynasty likely prevented. Would this mean that Sacramento wins in 2002, and possibly start a dynasty of their own?
Orlando was well set-up to compete long-term with that squad. It's hard for me to imagine that they don't at least get another championship had they won it all in 1995, especially with all of them being in their late 20's at the most (Horace Grant was 28 that year IIRC).
I almost feel like that missed opportunity by Orlando changed the landscape of the NBA. A small market like Orlando w/ a player like Shaq staying past his 24th birthday could have been a good thing for other small markets, rather than having them leave for bigger cities at first opportunity.
Orlando was well set-up to compete long-term with that squad. It's hard for me to imagine that they don't at least get another championship had they won it all in 1995, especially with all of them being in their late 20's at the most (Horace Grant was 28 that year IIRC).
I almost feel like that missed opportunity by Orlando changed the landscape of the NBA. A small market like Orlando w/ a player like Shaq staying past his 24th birthday could have been a good thing for other small markets, rather than having them leave for bigger cities at first opportunity.