The Orlando Magic have shown that they have a bright future with their young core of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. However, the Magic were contenders for the NBA championship during the late 2000s. The organization even reached the NBA Finals in 2009 and battled against Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.

As the Pacers head to the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years, take a look back at the 2000 showdown between the Pacers and Lakers.

"This is the first time I have real, real confidence we can win the whole thing," well-known super-fan Matt Asen said.