Rhode Island

See Rhode Island schools. Note: The Magic have hired former Magic coach Brian Hill to be head coach again.. Rhode Island has several state colleges and universities, the University of Rhode Island, located in Kingston in the southern part of the state and Rhode Island College in Providence. 6--The Fans. Providence is home to a number of schools including Brown University, the Rhode Island School of Design, and Providence College. The Magic will pick 11th in the 2005 NBA Draft. See complete list of Rhode Island locations ranked by per capita income. In addition, the Magic announced the following day that Brian Hill, the coach who led the Magic to the NBA Finals under O'Neal and Hardaway, would return as head coach.

Ranked by per capita income. On May 23, however, the Magic's plans were disrupted by the abrupt resignation of General Manager and Chief Operating Officer John Weisbrod. Rhode Island has a higher percentage of Catholics than any other state in the nation, probably due to heavy Italian and Irish communities throughout the state. However, the promise for the future is great, as the club hopes to build around Howard, Hill, Francis, and Nelson and become a playoff contender with a new coach. The three largest Protestant denominations in Rhode Island are: Baptist (6% of the total state population), Episcopalian (5%), Methodist (2%). In the end, the Magic ended a few games out of the playoffs. The religious affiliations of the citizens of Rhode Island are:. Their playoff push was hampered by injuries in the last quarter of the season: a season-ending broken wrist for sixth man Hedo Turkoglu, a shin injury to Grant Hill, a rib cage injury to Nelson, and a three-game suspension to Francis for allegedly kicking a photographer.

The state that is considered to be the most Italian-American state in America is New Jersey followed closely by New York, but Rhode Island has a higher percentage of Italian-Americans than either New Jersey or New York. The Magic finished the season with a 36-46 record, disappointing after a strong start. It is unknown whether or not this is true. Howard was an unanimous selection. Rhode Island claims to have more Italian-Americans than any other state in the nation. Hill was chosen an All-Star starter by NBA fans, and Dwight Howard and Jameer Nelson were named to the All-Rookie first and second teams, respectfully. Females made up approximately 52% of the population. Hill also returned and averaged 19 points a game.

6.1% of Rhode Island's population were reported as under 5, 23.6% under 18, and 14.5% were 65 or older. In addition, Nelson, after a slow start, developed into a talented player, taking over the starting point guard position. The 5 largest ancestry groups in Rhode Island are Italian (19%), Irish (18.4%), English (12%), French (10.9%), Portuguese (8.7%). Howard was a consistant rebounder and scorer, becoming the first rookie to start and play all 82 games in a season. The racial makeup of the state is:. However, Howard showed great promise, becoming one of the few players to average a double-double. Census Bureau, as of 2003, Rhode Island's population was estimated at 1,076,164 people. However, led by the erratic play of Francis, the Magic also lost to league bottom-feeders, such as the expansion Charlotte Bobcats and the Atlanta Hawks.

According to the U.S. Throughout the season, bolstered by Hill's return, the Magic played spectacularly, defeating top NBA teams such as the San Antonio Spurs and the Detroit Pistons. Its industrial outputs are fashion jewelry, fabricated metal products, electric equipment, machinery, shipbuilding and boatbuilding, and tourism. The Magic are currently in a search for a new head coach. Rhode Island's agricultural vegetables, dairy products, and eggs. Later on, Christie claimed he had bone spurs and was placed on the injured list after playing only a few games for the Magic. Near the end of the season, with a playoff-push faltering, Weisbrod fired Davis and promoted Chris Jent to become interim head coach. Its 2000 per capita Personal Income was $29,685, 16^th in the nation. Christie, because of his emotional ties to the Kings, at first refused to play for the Magic.

Rhode Island's 1999 total gross state product was $33 billion, placing it 45^th in the nation. First, Weisbrod traded Mobley for Doug Christie from the Sacramento Kings. Rhode Island's highest point is Jerimoth Hill, which is only 812 feet above sea level. After a promising 13-6 start, the Magic began to fall apart. Rhode Island is mostly flat with no real mountains. Nelson, who most scouts speculated to be a top-10 pick, fell to the 20th pick, and the Magic traded a future first-round draft pick to the Denver Nuggets for Nelson. Among the other islands in the Bay are Hope, Prudence, and Despair. With the number one draft pick, the Magic selected high-school phenom Dwight Howard and traded for point guard Jameer Nelson.

The largest in the state is Rhode Island, also known by its former name: Aquidneck Island. In addition, the Magic also acquired center Tony Battie and free agent Hedo Turkoglu. Within the Bay, there are over 30 islands. The Magic traded McGrady to the Houston Rockets for Steve Francis, Kelvin Cato, and Cuttino Mobley. It shares a water border with New York. Narragansett Bay is a major feature of the state's topography. Block Island, known for its beaches, lies approximately 12 miles off the southern coast of the mainland. McGrady, discontent with the Magic, wished to move on; Weisbrod accused McGrady of "slacking off" and not attending practices (McGrady later admitted that he did not give 100% percent during the 2003-2004 season). Rhode Island is bordered on the north and east by Massachusetts, on the west by Connecticut, and on the south by Rhode Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. The most significant trade was that of Tracy McGrady.

See: List of Rhode Island counties. Though he kept Davis at coach, he shook up the player roster, only keeping a few of the players from last season. (See list of Rhode Island Governors.) Rhode Island tends to vote Democratic in presidential elections. In the offseason, Weisbrod dismantled the team. Kennedy (Democrat, district one) and Jim Langevin (Democrat, district two). In addition, general manager Gabriel was replaced by John Weisbrod. Congressmen are Patrick J. In the middle of the 19-game losing streak, coach Doc Rivers was fired, and assistant Johnny Davis was promoted.

Its two U.S. The Magic finished with a disappointing 21-61 record, the worst in the NBA. Senators are John "Jack" Reed (Democrat) and Lincoln Chafee (Republican). After winning its first game, the Magic lost 19 consecutive games, setting a franchise record. Its two U.S. Even with the acquisition of veterans Tyronn Lue and Juwan Howard, the Magic struggled early. The capital of Rhode Island is Providence and its current governor is Donald Carcieri (Republican). The Magic's 15th season in 2003-2004 proved to be one of its toughest ever.

Although this collapsed, a modified version of the constitution was passed in November, which allowed any white male to vote that owned land or could pay a $1 poll tax. Despite still not having Hill due to injury, the Magic entered the playoffs for the third straight year. However, after taking a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven first round series, the Magic faltered and fell to the Detroit Pistons 4-3 in a heartbreaker. However the conservative sitting governor, Samuel Ward King, opposed the people's wishes, leading to the Dorr Rebellion. In 2002-2003, with the acquisition of Gordon Giricek and Drew Gooden, T-Mac once again led the Magic to a 42-40 record. In 1842 Thomas Dorr drafted a liberal constitution which was passed by popular referendum. However, the Magic were defeated 3-1 by the Charlotte Hornets (the team has since relocated, becoming the New Orleans Hornets). Several attempts had been made to address this problem, but none passed. T-Mac, combined with Armstrong, Miller, and 3-point sharpshooter Pat Garrity, formed the core of the team that season.

By 1829, 60% of the state's free white males were ineligible to vote. Led once again by McGrady, nicknamed "T-Mac", Orlando once again posted a winning record, 44-38, in the 2001-2002 season. However, Hill was still severely limited by his ankle injury and did not play for the vast majority of the season. As the Industrial Revolution moved large numbers of workers into the cities, a permanently landless, and therefore voteless class developed. Miller won the Rookie of the Year that season. Rhode Island was the last of the original 13 states to ratify the United States Constitution (May 29, 1790) doing so after being threatened of having its exports taxed as a foreign nation. With the addition of Mike Miller from the draft, the Magic compiled a 43-39 record, including a nine-game winning streak, that season, and entered the playoffs once again. Rhode Island was the first of the British colonies in America to declare its independence on May 4, 1776. However, Hill was limited to 4 games because of an ankle injury. McGrady blossomed into a star during this season, becoming one of the NBA's top scorers.

The first attacks were around Narrangansett Bay but spread throughout New England. Despite Duncan opting to remain with the San Antonio Spurs, the Magic gained Hill, a perenial All-Star, and McGrady. King Philip rebelled against the English. In the following offseason, Gabriel, with millions of cleared salary cap space, attempted to lure three of the NBA's most prized free agents: Tim Duncan, Grant Hill, and Tracy McGrady. The settlers of Portsmouth had purchased their land from his father, Massasoit. This year was characterized by the slogan "Heart and Hustle", as the team was known for its hard-working style. King Philip (Metacomet) was the chief of the Wampanoag Indians. At the end of the season Rivers was named Coach of the Year by the NBA.

King Philip's War occurred during 1675-1676. With a team with virtually no name players and little experience, Rivers and Armstrong, the team captain, led the Magic to a 41-41 record, barely out of the playoffs. It pictured an anchor and the word 'HOPE.'. Gabriel dismantled the previous team and acquired multiple future first round draft picks. In 1664 the seal of the colony was adopted. In 1999, the Magic, under new General Manager John Gabriel, who was named Executive of the Year, acquired rookie-coach Doc Rivers. The royal charter was used as the state constitution until 1842. The 76ers, led by Allen Iverson, upset the Magic 3-1 in the first round.

Before the Industrial Revolution, when most people were employed as farmers, this was considered democratic. In the playoffs, though, the Magic were seeded number 3 because of tiebreakers and faced the Philadelphia 76ers. Under the terms of the charter, only landowners could vote. In addition, Orlando also acquired brothers Dominique and Gerald Wilkins, who were past their primes but were still regarded as NBA greats. Rhode Island was the only one of the thirteen colonies that had complete religious freedom. Armstrong again led the team emotionally, winning the NBA's Sixth-Man and Most Improved Player awards. Charles II of England granted John Clarke a Royal Charter on July 8, 1663 to Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, which effectively united the two colonies into one. In 1998-1999, with the acquisition of Matt Harping and Michael Doleac and a healthy Hardaway and Anderson, the Magic tied for the Eastern Conference's best record in the lockout-shortened season, 33-17.

On May 18, 1652 Rhode Island passed the first law in North America making slavery illegal. Anderson, combined with newly acquired free agent Bo Outlaw, led the team to a respectable 41-41 record, just out of reach of the NBA playoffs. In addition, Rony Seikaly was traded before the season started to the New Jersey Nets for three role players and a future draft pick. In 1644 the name of Aquidneck Island was changed to Rhode Island. However, the season was hampered by injuries, as Hardaway sat out the majority of the season . In 1643 Samuel Gorton founded Shawomet, which is now called Warwick. In addition, Hall of Famer Julius Erving joined the Magic's front office, giving Orlando immense hope for a successful season. William Coddington was the first governor and Philip Sherman was the first Secretary. The Magic hired Chuck Daly to be head coach for the 1997-1998 season.

In that same year a formal government was established for the island. In the middle of the season, though, urged by player discontent, management fired coach Brian Hill and named Richie Adubato as interim coach for the rest of the season. In 1639 Coddington left Portsmouth and founded Newport on Aquidneck Island. In the playoffs, the Magic stunned the favorites Miami Heat in the first round 3-2 after losing the first two games. She and some others, including William Coddington and John Clarke, founded the town of Portsmouth on Aquidneck Island. However, the Magic still mananged to compile a 45-37 record, led by Hardaway, Darrell Armstrong, the team's emotional leader, and newly-acquired free agent Rony Seikaly. In 1637 Anne Hutchinson was banished from Massachusetts for expressing her beliefs that people could talk to God by themselves, not necessarily through a minister. In the offseason, in a huge blow to the Magic franchise, O'Neal left as a free agent to the Los Angeles Lakers.

He called the site Providence and declared it a place of religious freedom for Baptist settlers. Historically, the land is unique because it was purchased twice, once from the King of England, and once from the Native American tribes which lived on the land. The combination of Jordan and rebounder Dennis Rodman was too much for the Magic, and Orlando was swept 4-0 in the Eastern Conference finals. In 1636 Roger Williams, after being banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for his religious views, settled at the tip of Narragansett Bay near the Moshassuck River. In the playoffs, after the Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons and the Atlanta Hawks, Orlando met the Bulls in the Eastern Conference finals. In 1614 the Dutch explorer Adriaen Block visited the island that is now called Block Island. However, the Magic were seeded number two, behind the amazing 72-10 record the Chicago Bulls accumulated under Michael Jordan. Rhode Island is known as "The Ocean State", due to its naval history and the fact that every point in the state is within 30 miles of sea water. In the 1995-1996 season, the Magic again dominated the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division with a 60-22 record, led by O'Neal and Hardaway.

Despite the fact that most of the state is part of the mainland, the shortened name for the state of Rhode Island leads some out-of-staters to erroneously believe that the entire state is an island, while it is just a source of confusion for others. The Houston Rockets, though, ended Orlando's dream of a championship by sweeping Orlando 4-0 in the Fianls to take the crown. It originally consisted of the mainland Providence Plantations, which was originally all part of the town of Providence, and Rhode Island (also known as Aquidneck Island), on which the city of Newport, and the towns of Middletown and Portsmouth are located. In the playoffs, the Magic defeated the Boston Celtics, Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls, and the Indiana Pacers, advancing to the NBA Finals. Rhode (pronounced "Road") Island is part of the New England region, and was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. However, in the 1994-1995 season, the Magic's sixth season, after acquiring rebounder Horace Grant as a free agent from the Chicago Bulls, Orlando compiled a 57-25 record, best in the East and winning the Atlantic Conference title. The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations (commonly known as Rhode Island) is geographically the smallest state in the United States, while also the state with the longest official name. However, the underdog Pacers team swept the Magic 3-0 in the first round, thus ending the Magic's season.

Mena Suvari, actress, born in Newport. The Magic were in the playoffs for the first time, ranked the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Spalding Gray, writer, actor born in Barrington. With the lethal combination of O'Neal and Hardaway, the Magic became a dominant team in the NBA, compiling the first 50 win season in franchise history with a 50-32 record. Bobby Farrelly, writer, director born in Cumberland. In the draft, the Magic selected Chris Webber, but traded him to the Golden State Warriors for the number three pick, guard Anfernee Hardaway (known as "Penny" Hardaway) and three future first-round draft picks. Gilbert Stuart, painter, born in Saunderstown. In addition, despite having the NBA's best non-playoff record (and thereby the least chance of gaining the top draft pick), the Magic again landed the number one draft spot.

Oliver Hazard Perry, naval officer, born in South Kingstown. In the offseason, Guokas stepped down as head coach, and Brian Hill was promoted to become the Magic's second coach. Lovecraft, author, born in Providence. However, the Magic missed that year's playoffs, because they were tied with the Indiana Pacers for the 8th (and final) playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and because the Pacers owned the tiebreaker. P. The Magic again were the NBA's most improved franchise, and O'Neal garnered All-Star starter status and the Rookie of the Year award. H. O'Neal, a 7-1 center, made an immediate impact on the Magic, leading the club to a 41 - 41 record.

Napoleon Lajoie, baseball player, born in Woonsocket. With the first overall pick, the Magic selected big-man Shaquille O'Neal from Louisiana State University. Van Johnson, entertainer, born in Newport. The club's history was changed dramatically with the 1992 Draft. David Hartman, television newscaster, born in Pawtucket. 1992 was a more disappointing season for the Magic, who finished with a 21 - 61 record. Hampered by injuries, the Magic had a then franchise-record 17 game losing streak. Bobby Hackett, trumpet player, born in Providence. Combined with the fast-paced energy style of Skiles, who was named the NBA's Most Improved Player at the end of the season, the Magic heralded the NBA's most improved record that season.

Nathaniel Greene, general, born in Newport. In the 1990 NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic selected Dennis Scott with the fourth overall pick. Scott, known as a sharpshooter, helped the Magic compile a 31 - 51 record, still under Coach Guokas. Nelson Eddy, entertainer, born in Providence. The Magic's first victory came 2 days later, as the Magic pounded the New York Knicks 118- 110. Cohan, dramatist, born in Providence. Despite playing a hard-fought game, the visiting New Jersey Nets won 111- 106. George M. The club's first game was on November 4, 1989, at the Orlando O-Rena.

Ambrose Burnside, general and governor but not a native. In the club's first draft in 1989, the Magic chose Nick Anderson with the 11th pick in the first round. Harry Anderson, comedian, born in Newport. The inaugural team compiled a respectable 18-64 record with players including Reggie Theus, Scott Skiles (now current coach of the Chicago Bulls), Terry Catledge, Sam Vincent, Otis Smith, and Jerry Reynolds. Providence Bruins, AHL (minor league hockey) affiliate of the Boston Bruins. Led by former Philadelphia 76ers general manager Pat Williams, the Magic hired Matt Guokas as the team's first coach. Pawtucket Red Sox, AAA (minor league baseball) affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. The Orlando Magic officially entered the NBA as an expansion franchise in 1989.

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Greenville, Rhode Island $24,770. Randy Ayers. North Smithfield, Rhode Island $25,031. It is expected that at least one more will be hired.. Newport East, Rhode Island $25,193. Assistant Coaches: Note: Brian Hill has recently announced the following two assistant coaches. Newport, Rhode Island $25,441. Head Coach: Brian Hill.