ORLANDO, Fla. — The start of the Orlando Magic's 35th anniversary season is swiftly approaching, and to help get the celebration tipped off, they showed off a new Classic Edition uniform and court design for the upcoming season at a special event Friday morning that set the tone for the NBA team's future.

The event featured some fan favorites from today and years past — current Magic guard Jalen Suggs; two legends from the 2008-09 Magic team that made the NBA Finals, Hedo Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis; Ryan Anderson, who joined the team during the 2009-10 Eastern Conference Finals season; Community Ambassador Nick Anderson, Orlando's first draft pick and a player on the first Magic team to play in the NBA Finals in 1995; and Community Ambassador Bo Outlaw from the Heart and Hustle era.

Each player took the floor wearing a jersey from their era of Magic basketball before the new classic uniform and matching court design were unveiled. They also participated in a question-and-answer session, led by Anderson, for the Magic's 35-year season-ticket holders, 35-year partners and team staff.

The 35th anniversary Classic Edition uniform is a replica of the style worn by the Magic from 1998 to 2003, paying tribute to the Heart and Hustle era that was defined by the players working hard together. The stylized retro Magic wordmark is featured at the top of the jersey's front, with iconic stars part of the fabric design and pinstripes along each side.

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“For more than three decades, Magic fans have told stories about their love for the team and in particular this Heart and Hustle era. A team that stands for hard work and determination, leaving everything out on the court," Magic Chief Executive Officer Alex Martins said. "These traits are forever woven into the 35-year fabric of our organization and bring great pride to Magic fans and our city alike. We celebrate the endless devotion of our fans with this year’s Classic Edition uniform.”

Fans will be able to buy the new jerseys starting Oct. 2.

The new court design will be featured during "Classic Night" home games, and that is when the team will wear the new Classic Edition jersey. They will debut on opening night, Oct. 25, when the Magic host the Houston Rockets. Nine more home games are planned as Classic Nights — Nov. 11, Dec. 20, Jan. 7, Jan. 19, Feb. 13, Mar. 3, Mar. 29, Mar. 30 and the regular-season home finale on Apr. 14.

The Magic also will launch a 35th anniversary microsite for fan information on the celebration activities this season and how fans can get involved.

Busy week for Magic

Orlando has been firming up its roster for the start of training camp and preseason by making multiple signings this week. The players will join the team for camp and try to make the roster or could be part of the Osceola Magic later.

President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced that the team had signed free agent guard Mac McClung, Trevelin Queen and Brandon Williams. Terms of the deals were not announced, which is standard team policy.

McClung, who is 6 feet 2 and 185 pounds, played in two games with the Philadelphia 76ers last season and also has played in regular-season games with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers. He also appeared in 31 games (28 starts) with Delaware of the NBA G League, averaging 19.8 points and five assists per game, helping the Blue Coats capture the 2022-23 NBA G League championship. At NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, McClung won the Slam Dunk contest.

Queen, who is 6-6 and 190 pounds, has played in 17 career NBA games with the Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers. He has also played in 58 career NBA G League regular-season games with Rio Grande Valley and Fort Wayne, averaging 20.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.2 steals per game=. During the 2021-22 season, Queen was named NBA G League Most Valuable Player and led Rio Grande Valley to the 2022 NBA G League championship, also earning NBA G League Finals MVP honors.

Williams, 6 feet 2 and 190 pounds, has played in 24 career NBA regular-season games with the Portland Trail Blazers. He also has appeared in 40 NBA G League games with Westchester ad College Park. He played in 27 games with College Park of the NBA G League last season, averaging 19.8 points, 5.9 assists, 4 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. He shot 36.1% (44-119) from 3-point range.

On Thursday, Orlando also signed free agent guard Alex Morales, who played in 30 games with the then-Lakeland Magic last season on Thursday. But then they waived Morales on Friday. No explanation was given.