Orlando, FL – Magic Kingdom, we are getting into the final stretch of the season. While a bid for the play-in tournament is still a possibility, it is that time of the year where we need to be evaluating prospects that can help this already dynamic young core achieve even more next season. With what’s looking like another two potential top 8 lottery picks this June, the Magic can solidify their core for the foreseeable future.
Here are the top 5 prospects the Magic should look to target:
Victor Wembenyama/Scoot Henderson – Before you say anything, hear me out. While getting the chance to draft either of these two generational prospects is the least likely outcome, it is not impossible. The Magic have had tremendous lottery luck in the past, specifically receiving the number one pick in back-to-back years in 1992-1993. Should the basketball gods be on our side, either Wembenyama or Henderson would make a perfect fit with this Magic team and would undoubtedly leave them with the best young core in the league.
Brandon Miller – While there has been some controversy off the court around Miller being involved in a shooting, there is no controversy on it. Miller has been the best player in college basketball all season long, and his size at 6’9, 200 lbs, along with his scoring and shooting ability, would be a perfect fit alongside this team with tremendous potential.
Gradey Dick – Widely considered the safest prospect in the draft, Dick is another perfect fit with his 6’8 frame and lights-out shooting ability, specifically from three-point range. He also projects as the ideal 3&D wing, being one of the better defenders this season.
Amen Thompson – Considered the better of the Thompson twins, Amen profiles as a 6’7 combo guard who can guard multiple positions and can score from all over. The issue lies with his shooting; however, while his jumper is not totally broken, it would add to the problem the Magic have of their lack of shooting.
Nick Smith Jr. – Another combo guard, Smith Jr. would slide in seamlessly at SG alongside Fultz and could even run the point at 6’5. While his season started off rough, his scoring potential has been on full display this past month and looks to continue this run into March.
There are still 16 games left in the regular season, and the Orlando Magic have not yet been mathematically eliminated from a possible play-in run. However, it is never too early to look ahead and see who could join the already fun and electric Magic team in just a few months. Regardless of how the NBA Draft lottery plays out, the Magic will be able to add one or two solid young players who should help this team take another step forward.
New Paolo Banchero Bobblehead
Forever Collectibles (FOCO) has released a new collection of rookie series bobbleheads. The bobbleheads feature NBA rookies across 4 different teams. One of the bobbleheads features Orlando Magic star rookie forward, Paolo Banchero, repping his boys in white and blue decked down in his Orlando Magic uniform with a basketball in hand. The price of the bobblehead is $70 and it is individually numbered out of 72 units at a height of 8 inches tall.
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