New uniform, same look for Magic's Kyle O'Quinn

Kyle O'Quinn
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WASHINGTON, D.C.  --   Kyle O'Quinn's locker was sandwiched between a pair of Orlando Magic rookie teammates, giving him some sitting targets for his traditional comedic potshots.

After more than 100 Norfolk State fans came to see O'Quinn and the Magic play the Wizards last Friday in Washington, he explained to teammate Moe Harkless that it was because he stuck around for four years, unlike the one-year player from St. John's.

"Loyalty," O'Quinn said, nodding. "They like that. Unlike this guy."
Harkless guffawed.

For his next barb, O'Quinn took aim at St. Bonaventure grad and post player Andrew Nicholson. O'Quinn says with a little practice and polish, his jump hook will soon outshine his neighbors'. Nicholson chuckled.

"Yeah, it's the pros and we're rookies, so maybe we're not quite as out there," O'Quinn said. "But we're also human beings. You have to enjoy yourself. You have to keep it fun."

O'Quinn did just that for four years at Norfolk State - charming fans with an engaging personality, as good a comedian as he was a ballplayer.

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