http://0rz.tw/aCVWO Magic CEO Alex Martins tells fans franchise did all it could to keep Dwight Howard Orlando Magic Chief Executive Officer Alex Martins told fans the franchise did everything possible to hold on to disgruntled All-Star center Dwight Howard. "We had extensive conversations in regard to his future in Orlando, exhausting all possible options," Martins wrote about Howard in a letter emailed to Magic season ticket holders Monday afternoon. "At the end of the day, we were not able to receive a commitment from him beyond this season." Howard was part of a four-team trade that shipped the Magic's marquee player to the Los Angeles Lakers. He is slated to become a free agent at the end of the 2012-13 season. Howard's agent, Dan Fegan, said the center would not contract extension with any NBA teams. "We certainly wish Dwight well and congratulate him on all his achievements in Orlando," Martins wrote in the letter. "The Magic posted the fourth best record in the NBA over the last five years, trailing just the L.A. Lakers, Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs. Dwight was a six-time All-Star and named All-NBA First Team each of the last five years, while also finishing as the Most Valuable Player runner-up in 2011. His popularity in Orlando was certainly unprecedented and we thank him for being a part of Magic history." While some fans have objected to the trade and lamented Orlando seemed to get little in exchange for the NBA's top center, Martins argued the franchise made key moves necessary to succeed in the future. The Magic received shooting guard Arron Afflalo and power forward Al Harrington from the Denver Nuggets, center Nikola Vucevic and rookie small forward Moe Harkless from the Philadelphia 76ers and power forward Josh McRoberts and small forward Christian Eyenga from the Lakers. Orlando also got five draft picks and gave up shooting guard Jason Richardson, point guard Chris Duhon and power forward Earl Clark. "A primary goal for our basketball team is to achieve long-term sustainability while maintaining a long-term vision," Martins wrote. "We feel this deal puts us in a position to begin building in that direction. In addition to the six players joining our team, we will be in a position to maximize our salary cap flexibility in the near future, as well as utilize the multiple draft picks we have acquired going forward." Martins reiterated the optimism Orlando Magic leaders have been projecting since hiring new general manager Rob Hennigan and new head coach Jacque Vaughn. "We feel we have everything we need in Orlando to be successful, from financially committed ownership to first-class facilities to outstanding basketball leadership to fans with great passion who truly care," Martins wrote. "We look forward to this next chapter of Magic basketball and remain committed to our mission: To be world champions on and off the court, delivering legendary moments every step of the way." CEO Martins寄了一封mail給所有奧蘭多季票持有人 大意： 我們已經盡力了，但還是得不到公主的一個承諾 哭哭 這個交易的目的是放眼未來 奧蘭多具備成功的條件：出色的經營團隊與熱情的球迷 我們將繼續致力於我們的使命，取得世界冠軍寫下傳奇的一頁﹙握拳﹚ --

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