NBA Power Rankings: Miami Heat Still No. 1?
By Wes Goldberg
No. 27: Orlando Magic
Jun 28, 2013; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan (left), first round draft pick Victor Oladipo, second round draft pick Romero Osby and head coach Jacque Vaughn (right) pose for a photo during a press conference at the Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Douglas Jones-USA TODAY Sports
Looking for a team that rebuilt effectively? Check out the Magic.
They head into the 2013-2014 with a roster full of young, raw talent. Somehow, they are the ones looking back on the Dwight Howard trade and laughing, and there is a sense in Orlando that this team can compete if the young players develop the right way.
It is yet to be seen if Jacque Vaughn can develop that talent. If Arron Afflalo leads the team in scoring again, the Magic don’t have much of a chance from improving from the association’s worst record. Can Victor Oladipo impress as a rookie? Is Tobias Harris a go-to scorer? Can this team improve on defense in the paint? Will all of them strap up the Shaqnosis this season?
Those are the questions. But either way, it’s no question that this team isn’t toppling Miami in the state of Florida. Moving on.