Stuff the Magic Dragon Stuff the Magic Dragon Stuff the Magic Dragon is the official mascot of the NBA franchise, the Orlando Magic. His name is a play on the song, Puff the Magic Dragon; and "stuff" a slang term for rejecting or "stuffing" a slam dunk or shot. Stuff the Magic Dragon, the tallest dragon in Orlando's history, has been an integral part of the Magic organization ever since the franchise debuted in the 1989-90 NBA season. He was introduced in a giant egg on Church Street in 1989, where Dave Raymond, the original Philly Phanatic, portrayed him for his "birth". Many think
Saint George and the Dragon (book) him to fight a dragon who has been terrorizing their land. He travels with Una the princess of the land. On his way to the dragon the knight meets an old hermit on top of a hill who explains to him his English heritage and tells him his name is George. George meets the dragon laying down as if it was a hill itself. The dragon sees his sword and prepares for battle. After a hard fought battle George eventually emerges triumphant and slays the dragon. The king, promising Una to whomever slays the dragon, fulfills his promise and marries