Magic grant veteran guard Strickland his release

03.2.2004

Orlando, FL (Basketball News) - The Orlando Magic have waived guard Rod Strickland after the veteran requested the move last week.

Strickland wants an opportunity to land with a team that has playoff aspirations. The Magic are just 17-45 this season.

Strickland averaged 6.8 points and 4.0 assists in 46 games for Orlando.

The 37-year old was originally selected in the first round (19th overall) of the 1988 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. The 16-year veteran has appeared in 1,063 career games with New York, San Antonio, Orlando, Portland, Washington, Miami and Minnesota.

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