What happened: Former NBA guard Gordan Giricek recalled an Orlando Magic teammate who dominated a game despite partying until 4 a.m. Giricek noted the stark contrast to his own physical recovery limits, stating that a similar night out would sideline him for seven days.

Why it matters: The retrospective highlights the varying physical resilience and recovery timelines among professional athletes. It underscores the different ways players navigated the rigors of off-court activities and on-court performance expectations during their careers.

What to watch: The Orlando Magic continue their 2026-27 preseason preparations.