2020 - Jon Teske (FA training camp)
2021 - Ignas (fa) / Moe (fa) / Franz* (draft)
2022 - Caleb* (draft)
2023 - Jett howard** (draft)
* - reported to have a promise from the team
** - we reached for him in the draft
Is there possible politicking happening between the Magic and University of Michigan?
I asked ChatGPT about the DeVos families ties with University of Michigan
Yes, the DeVos family has a longstanding relationship with the University of Michigan (UM). Richard DeVos Sr., the co-founder of Amway Corporation, and his wife, Helen DeVos, were prominent philanthropists and supporters of the university.
Richard and Helen DeVos were significant donors to various initiatives at the University of Michigan. In 1991, they made a substantial donation to UM's School of Business Administration, which led to the renaming of the school to the Stephen M. Ross School of Business after another major donor. The DeVos family's contributions to the university also included funding for scholarships, fellowships, and various programs.
Furthermore, Betsy DeVos, Richard and Helen DeVos's daughter-in-law, served as the United States Secretary of Education from 2017 to 2021. While Betsy DeVos herself did not attend the University of Michigan, her connection to the DeVos family and her prominent role in education policy brought attention to the family's ties with the university.
It's worth noting that the DeVos family's involvement with the University of Michigan has generated both support and controversy over the years, particularly due to differences in political ideologies and policy positions associated with the family's philanthropy.
I asked ChatGPT if there are personnels from the Orlando Magic that has ties with University of Michigan
Yes, there is a notable connection between the Orlando Magic, a professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the University of Michigan.
John Hammond, the current General Manager of the Orlando Magic, has a strong association with the University of Michigan. Hammond attended the University of Nebraska, where he played college basketball. After his playing career, he started his coaching and executive journey in basketball.
Hammond's connection to the University of Michigan comes from his time working with the Wolverines' basketball program. From 1992 to 1994, he served as an assistant coach under head coach Steve Fisher at Michigan. During his tenure, Michigan reached the NCAA Tournament Final Four in 1993.
While Hammond's connection is primarily through his coaching experience, it is worth mentioning that there might be other individuals associated with the Orlando Magic organization who have ties to the University of Michigan, such as former players or personnel in other roles. However, as a language model, I don't have access to real-time information or the ability to browse current team personnel rosters. Therefore, for the most up-to-date and comprehensive information, I recommend referring to official team sources or conducting a search using reliable sports news outlets.
From Google Bard
As far as I can tell, there were no new additions to the Orlando Magic management team from Michigan in 2020. The only executive from Michigan on the team's management team is Jeff Weltman, who was born in Detroit. Weltman has been with the Magic since 2017, and he currently serves as the team's President of Basketball Operations.
Could this be the reason why we have seen us continuously acquired/signed/drafted players from Michigan?
Note: I am not against drafting players from Michigan. Franz is a solid contributor for us, but not everyone can be Franz Wagner. My worry is… is this getting in the way of building our team?
