Dwight Howard is coming out of high school to go to the NBA and expected to be a top pick at the Draft.
The Magic, who own the first pick in the Draft, have said that his strong beliefs and some of his expressed wishes - to put a cross on the NBA logo for instance - will not affect their decision-making process.
In fact, Magic executive Pat Williams embraces Howard's public stance. "Despite the fact that he might make himself a target, it thrills me to see a young athlete unashamed of his stance on religion," said Williams.
Williams is himself a devout Christian.