The Athletic: Even when he's stuck on a highway, Desmond Bane is feeling the love in Orlando

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A car breakdown on a busy highway usually generates intense frustration for the car’s driver and for anyone else caught in the resulting traffic jam.

But for Desmond Bane, whose vehicle conked out Wednesday on the side of an Orlando expressway, the experience offered an unmistakable sign of how happy Magic fans are now that he’s on the team.

First off, don’t worry. He’s OK. That’s the most important thing. His car’s OK, too.

It wouldn’t even be worth mentioning except for one thing: It offers a glimpse into the vibe these days in central Florida.

As Bane sat in his vehicle waiting for help and traffic plodded past, other commuters