South East Melbourne Magic

S.E. Melbourne Magic
S.E. Melbourne Magic logo
LeaguesNBL
Founded1992
Dissolved1998
HistorySouth East Melbourne Magic
1992–1998
ArenaRod Laver Arena
Capacity15,400
LocationMelbourne, Victoria
Team colorsBlack, red, white, purple
Championships2 (1992, 1996)

The South East Melbourne Magic was an Australian basketball team based in Melbourne.[1] The Magic competed in the National Basketball League (NBL) between 1992 and 1998, and played their home games at Rod Laver Arena.

The Magic were established in 1992 following the amalgamation of the Eastside Spectres and Southern Melbourne Saints.[2] In their seven seasons, the Magic contested four NBL Grand Finals and won two championships, their first coming in their debut season and their second coming in 1996. Following their loss in the 1998 Grand Final to the Adelaide 36ers, the Magic merged with the North Melbourne Giants to become the Victoria Titans for the 1998–99 NBL season.

  1. ^ Uluc, Olgun (16 October 2015). "The NBL's defunct franchises: Sydney Astronauts, Launceston Casino City, Singapore Slingers, and more". FoxSports.com.au. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  2. ^ Howell, Stephen (19 January 1992). "The making of Melbourne Magic". The Age. p. 68. Retrieved 7 February 2022.