Erie BayHawks (2008–2017)

Lakeland Magic
League	NBA G League
Founded	2008
History	Erie BayHawks 2008–2017 Lakeland Magic 2017–present
Arena	RP Funding Center
Location	Lakeland, Florida
Team colors	Blue, black, silver
Team manager	Anthony Parker
Head coach	Stan Heath
Ownership	Orlando Magic
Affiliation(s)	Orlando Magic
Championships	0
Division / Conference titles	0
Website	http://lakeland.dleague.nba.com/

The Lakeland Magic are an American professional basketball team of the NBA G League announced to begin play for the 2017–18 season as an affiliate of the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Based in Lakeland, Florida, the team will play their home games at the RP Funding Center.

The franchise previously was based out of Erie, Pennsylvania, as the Erie BayHawks.

The Erie BayHawks were established in 2008 as an expansion team in the NBA Development League, originally affiliated with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers. The "BayHawks" name alluded to the Presque Isle Bay, on which the city of Erie lies. The hawk represents the city's wildlife and naval history, especially because hawks were used by naval expeditions to send important messages. The team's colors of black, red, and gold paid homage to the Erie-based Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and to the United States Navy uniforms worn during the War of 1812.

The affiliation with the Cavaliers lasted until 2011 when Cleveland obtained their own affiliate in the Canton Charge. The BayHawks would then affiliate with the New York Knicks. Under the Knicks' affiliation, the BayHawks made headlines on January 17, 2012, when Jeremy Lin was assigned to the team. On January 20, he had a triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists in the BayHawks' 122–113 victory over the Maine Red Claws. Lin was recalled by the Knicks three days later. In December 2012, the Knicks assigned NBA veteran Amar'e Stoudemire to the BayHawks because of an injury.

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