True to his nature, Darrell Armstrong will not make unreasonable demands this summer to remain a member of the Orlando Magic.

True to their nature, the Magic will do everything possible to keep their loyal worker here.

Armstrong is not worried about his impending free agency. The Magic are not worried about it, either. Still, it's not that simple.

Armstrong becomes a free agent on July 1. When that date arrives, so does a quiet yet significant process in team history. Armstrong has been the spirit of the Magic franchise during the post-Shaq era.