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Biggest Questions and Answers for Orlando Magic This Offseason

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By Jordan Rodewald

For most fans of the Orlando Magic, the 2012-13 season probably went just as
they expected it to. Now, after finishing the year with the league's worst
record, the team faces an offseason full of questions.

And many of those questions don't have incredibly obvious answers.

What will the team do with injury-riddled veterans Hedo Turkoglu and Al
Harrington? Is Arron Afflalo considered part of the long-term, youth
movement? Does Glen Davis have a place on the roster after the emergence of
Tobias Harris and Andrew Nicholson?

All of these are legitimate questions that general manager Rob Hennigan must
ask himself this summer.

Eventually, he'll have to answer them.

When he does, how might some of those answers look?


Should the Team Cut Ties with Hedo Turkoglu and Al Harrington?

The simple answer here is yes.

Both Turkoglu and Harrington are aging veterans who played a combined total
of 21 games this past season while combining to make roughly $18.4 million.

They also both are only partially guaranteed their salaries for the upcoming
season.

If the Magic can't find anyone to take either player off their hands over the
summer, simply cutting them might be in the best direction for the franchise
moving forward.

With Hennigan seemingly committed to the youth movement, keeping these two
around doesn't make much sense.

And their value on the roster doesn't either.

Sure, they bring veteran knowledge and might fill the mentor role quite well,
but certainly not at the salary they're currently owed. Besides, they provide
little in the way of production and are just filling two spots on the roster
that young talent could be inserted into instead.

At the end of the day, this one is a no-brainer.

Whether it's via trade or by simply cutting them, there's no way Turkoglu and
Harrington should be around next season.

球隊該跟水槍和老哈說再見嗎？

答案很簡單，Yes！

這兩人今年加起來只打21場比賽但領了 18.4M，在海尼根堆積年輕肉體的同時
留下這兩人的想法是不合理的，如果不能找到願意接收他們的下家，買斷他們
剩下的合約會是球隊繼續向前最正確的決定。

What Should Be Done with Arron Afflalo?

Afflalo's first season as the starting shooting guard in Orlando would
probably best be defined as mediocre.

In 64 games, he averaged 16.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game
while shooting a rather inefficient 43.9 percent from the field. His
three-point shooting also took a dramatic dip from 39.8 percent last season
to a paltry 30 percent with the Magic.

For someone who was the team's primary scoring option—not counting Tobias
Harris' time with the team—Afflalo's scoring output was too low.

That's not to say he didn't have his moments—both good and bad—though.

On Dec. 2 he scored 30 points, snagged five rebounds and dished out five
assists on 11-of-18 shooting from the field in a win against the Los Angeles
Lakers.

Not wanting the Los Angeles Clippers to feel left out, he dropped 30 points,
hauled in seven rebounds and handed out seven assists in a Jan. 12 win at the
Staples Center.

But with the highs came lows.

Afflalo had nine games in which he failed to score in double figures,
including a rather mysterious scoreless outing against the Detroit Pistons on
Jan. 22.

And while he's not necessarily old, he'll turn 28 prior to the start of the
upcoming season and doesn't exactly fit with where the franchise is seemingly
headed.

Whereas 31-year-old point guard Jameer Nelson is a leader at a key position,
Afflalo isn't.

With a reasonable contract and his value still high, Hennigan should make
Afflalo available this summer and at least see what teams offer for him.

Dealing him becomes more obvious if Moe Harkless shows signs of being able to
improve his jump shot in order to take the shooting guard position over the
summer

阿福跟球隊的未來？

身為球隊頭號得分手，每場平均16.5分的輸出跟過低的投籃命中率，這樣的
產出明顯過低。

對上 Lakers那場30pts, 5rebs, 5asts的內容是本季的代表作，但同樣也有
打滿整場得分掛蛋的慘況過。

阿福明年就28歲，雖然說不上老但並不適合球隊接下來要前進的方向，他也
不像Nelson雖然年紀漸長但身負重要的領導角色。

好在他的合約算合理，今夏處理他的合約會是球隊該做的事。

Moe Harkless如果能精進他的跳投能力將可能補上SG的位置。

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Sam Greenwood/Getty Images For most fans of the Orlando Magic, the 2012-13
season probably went just as they expected it to. Now, after finishing the
year with the league's worst record, the team faces an offseason full of
questions.

And many of those questions don't have incredibly obvious answers.

What will the team do with injury-riddled veterans Hedo Turkoglu and Al
Harrington? Is Arron Afflalo considered part of the long-term, youth
movement? Does Glen Davis have a place on the roster after the emergence of
Tobias Harris and Andrew Nicholson?

All of these are legitimate questions that general manager Rob Hennigan must
ask himself this summer.

Eventually, he'll have to answer them.

When he does, how might some of those answers look?

Should the Team Cut Ties with Hedo Turkoglu and Al Harrington?
Turkoglu's second stint with the Magic might already be over.
Rob Carr/Getty Images The simple answer here is yes.

Both Turkoglu and Harrington are aging veterans who played a combined total
of 21 games this past season while combining to make roughly $18.4 million.

They also both are only partially guaranteed their salaries for the upcoming
season.

If the Magic can't find anyone to take either player off their hands over the
summer, simply cutting them might be in the best direction for the franchise
moving forward.

With Hennigan seemingly committed to the youth movement, keeping these two
around doesn't make much sense.

And their value on the roster doesn't either.

Sure, they bring veteran knowledge and might fill the mentor role quite well,
but certainly not at the salary they're currently owed. Besides, they provide
little in the way of production and are just filling two spots on the roster
that young talent could be inserted into instead.

At the end of the day, this one is a no-brainer.

Whether it's via trade or by simply cutting them, there's no way Turkoglu and
Harrington should be around next season.

What Should Be Done with Arron Afflalo?
Afflalo's first season in Orlando had its highs and its lows.
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Afflalo's first season as the starting shooting
guard in Orlando would probably best be defined as mediocre.

In 64 games, he averaged 16.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game
while shooting a rather inefficient 43.9 percent from the field. His
three-point shooting also took a dramatic dip from 39.8 percent last season
to a paltry 30 percent with the Magic.

For someone who was the team's primary scoring option—not counting Tobias
Harris' time with the team—Afflalo's scoring output was too low.

That's not to say he didn't have his moments—both good and bad—though.

On Dec. 2 he scored 30 points, snagged five rebounds and dished out five
assists on 11-of-18 shooting from the field in a win against the Los Angeles
Lakers.

Not wanting the Los Angeles Clippers to feel left out, he dropped 30 points,
hauled in seven rebounds and handed out seven assists in a Jan. 12 win at the
Staples Center.

But with the highs came lows.

Afflalo had nine games in which he failed to score in double figures,
including a rather mysterious scoreless outing against the Detroit Pistons on
Jan. 22.

And while he's not necessarily old, he'll turn 28 prior to the start of the
upcoming season and doesn't exactly fit with where the franchise is seemingly
headed.

Whereas 31-year-old point guard Jameer Nelson is a leader at a key position,
Afflalo isn't.

With a reasonable contract and his value still high, Hennigan should make
Afflalo available this summer and at least see what teams offer for him.

Dealing him becomes more obvious if Moe Harkless shows signs of being able to
improve his jump shot in order to take the shooting guard position over the
summer.

What Role Will Jameer Nelson Serve in 2013-14?

As Hennigan tries to bring in younger talent, another player left unaccounted
for is Nelson.

In 56 games, Nelson averaged 14.7 points and career highs in both rebounds
(3.7) and assists (7.4) per game.

Despite those numbers, he didn't shoot particularly well.

In fact, his 39.2 field-goal percentage was the worst of his career, while
34.1 percent shooting from three-point range was the second worst since
entering the league.

That shouldn't be a huge concern, though, as poor shooting can often be
remedied.

More problematic, especially with the hard push to get younger, is the fact
that he's 31 years old.

Nelson certainly provides a ton of value as a mentor not only to the team,
but to his successor at the point guard spot.

Whether his replacement will come in this summer's draft, through free agency
or not for another year, Nelson might be the one veteran worth keeping around.

He seems to always carry a positive attitude, and despite a season in which
he struggled shooting the ball, still produces a lot when he's on the court.

Nelson明年扮演的角色？

今年FG%生涯最低，3PT%生涯次低，但 Nelson除了扮演球隊導師的角色外，對於
之後不管是從選秀選來的新人還是自由市場找來的接班人，他都是值得被留下來
擔任傳承角色的人。

Nelson永遠帶著正確的態度打球，雖然今年的投籃並不好，但他在場上時還是能
提供很大的貢獻。

What Is Nik Vucevic's Ceiling

Did anyone see that coming?

Last August, Vucevic seemed like just one of the many players involved in the
four-team, Dwight Howard trade.

Now, less than a year later, he's coming off of a season in which he averaged
13.1 points and 11.9 rebounds per game, the latter number ranking second in
the NBA.

Vucevic played well enough to be selected to the Rising Stars Challenge and,
even more impressively, set a franchise record for most rebounds in a single
game when he hauled in 29 against the Miami Heat on New Year's Eve.

That's quite the accomplishment when you consider both Howard and Shaquille
O'Neal manned the paint for the Magic prior to his arrival.

But what exactly is Vucevic's ceiling?

With the second overall pick in the upcoming draft, the Magic could possibly
have the option of taking Nerlens Noel—a scenario which NBADraft.net
currently has in their mock draft.

It seems silly to question what his potential is, though.

He proved to be an efficient player who already possesses the unique ability
to hit mid-range jump shots and rebound at a high rate.

If there are areas in which Vucevic needs to improve, they'd be his post play
and defense.

Fortunately, significant improvements can be made in a relatively short time
if proper work is put in.

There's no reason to think Vucevic cannot improve on his numbers from this
season and solidify himself as one of the league's premier big men.

Vv的天花板？

這個賽季拿下平均13.1PTS 11.9REBS的優質數據，並在籃板球排行榜居於第二
甚至在對熱火隊的比賽怒抓29板是今年的代表作。

NBADraft.net預估魔術隊今年可能拿#2選赤木，但質疑他的天分是個蠢問題，
他已經證明自己是個高效率的球員，擁有良好的中距離手感與保護籃板能力。

Vv現在需要加強的是他的低位跟防守能力。

沒有理由不去相信Vv會在數據上繼續進步並成為聯盟頂尖大個子之一。

Who Should the Magic Select with the 2nd Overall Pick in the Draft?

While this draft seemingly doesn't have a bona fide superstar, there are a
few players who could make a big impact for the team in the near future.

As mentioned in the previous slide, NBADraft.net has Orlando taking Noel with
that No. 2 pick. Meanwhile, Draft Express has them taking Kansas shooting
guard Ben McLemore.

It would seem that the Magic are more in need of a backcourt player, which
makes taking McLemore a more likely scenario should the Cleveland Cavaliers
pass on him.

One option that hasn't been discussed much is the notion of them using the
second overall pick on University of Michigan point guard Trey Burke.

Based upon the mock drafts provided by NBADraft.net and Draft Express, No. 2
would be a high spot to take Burke. However, he fits their needs, and there's
always the potential to trade down.

With Nelson getting older, they'll eventually need a new point guard, and
Burke might fit the mold perfectly.

Burke had a tremendous season for the Wolverines, averaging 18.6 points, 3.2
rebounds and 6.7 assists per game en route to leading his team to the
national championship game.

Listed at 6'0", 190 pounds, the biggest knock on Burke is his size.

But that hasn't hurt small players in the past, and simply dismissing him for
that reason would be a big mistake.

Hennigan should strongly consider taking Burke in an otherwise weak draft.

選秀該拿#2選誰？

Noel跟McLemore都是可能人選之一，但魔術隊現在缺的是後場，如果Cavs放掉
McLemore則可能選進他。

Trey Burke也有機會，但拿#2選他實在太高了，所以將順位向下交易是可能發
生的，隨著 Nelson年紀漸長奧蘭多需要一個新的年輕PG來接班，Burke是個不
錯的選擇。

Burke的問題在於他的身材，但過去總能讓小看他的人付上代價。

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※ 編輯: Sheffield3      來自: 101.13.232.104       (06/04 13:29)
推 hardwawy:Moe Harkless SG??...還是弄個SG比較實在......
→ hardwawy:希望拿#2+Harris換Favors+Burks 再交易Bledsoe就重建完成
推 y1027330:現在來看不太可能交易harris
推 hardwawy:長遠看他跟Harkless是重疊的,除非有一個適合擔任第六人
→ hardwawy:2選1 那當然是Harkless
推 kirchize:海克我覺得可以練SG 你看T-MAC以前也是SF改打SG不錯的
→ kirchize:如果三分練的起來 也不是不可以>
→ kirchize:小海還年輕，值得期待，T-MAC剛進NBA的時候也不是都會
→ kirchize:反正我覺得重建應該會等到2014選秀完後才會結束
→ kirchize:既然如此那就多練練兵吧
→ kirchize:倒是Nelson接班人，是肯定是需要開始找了
→ larson:爵士目前應該是把Favors放在非買品的行列
→ hunight:Harris不認為和Harkless有重疊 只要防守不要爆掉 一起上又
→ hunight:何妨? 況且爵士放掉Favors之後 即使補進Noel有比較賺嗎?
推 rbking21:完全看不出來重疊在哪
推 y1027330:現在的問題是要讓他們一起打三四號 還是二三號 呵呵
推 slashmac:Harris跟Harkless哪裡重疊了= =
推 kirchize:我覺得打二、三號！比較補，有BBD打三、四號比較沒麼幽
→ sato111:有能力防好對位甚至做出攻擊，被定在哪個位置都可以
推 rbking21:不知道加飯和海神對BBD有啥看法
→ rbking21:送禮自用兩相宜?
→ rbking21:季初有BBD在禁區防守感覺是穩固不少 fat don't lie
→ rbking21:Harris BBD VV同時在場上籃板也很爽
→ rbking21:但是速度和外圍防守感覺會抖抖
→ rbking21:我說如果@@
推 y1027330:但噸位十足
推 josh17:肥寶和Vv配得不錯阿...或說等選秀等得好久,都沒有什麼新聞
推 hater4life:Mclemore要有人餵球給他投 自主進攻 痾 會撞一陣子吧
→ nuturewind:假設把灌腸王當交易包換的到好菜嗎?
推 wildwest:我是覺得BBD年輕價錢又算是合理 留著當肉盾也不錯
推 kirchize:對壓 魔術一群年輕人都太瘦了...我們需要血牛坦
推 urbanroot:找BIG SHOW 大誤
推 nuturewind:大秀有被歐肥撞飛出繩索,所以找歐肥比較好 (無誤) xd
→ HolyBugTw:重點不是今年，而是明年的Andrew Wiggins
→ HolyBugTw:能夠把簽交易掉是最好的，灰狼那包其實有吸引力
推 hardwawy:要DW不如T-Rob.SF累積太多天分不是好事.#9也選不到Burke
→ HolyBugTw:我覺得目前不管哪個少年郎都不比搶明年Wiggins實際
→ HolyBugTw:不過沒抽到狀元就...
→ hater4life:Wiggins Randle Parker有一個就夠了 明年前三都大物
推 hardwawy:想搶明年前三,第一件事就是把一哥BBD賣掉換潛力
→ hardwawy:有BBD在戰績要爛真的很難....他防守太硬了
推 wildwest:總總跡象都顯示似乎不會選Burke.....
→ wildwest:灰狼現在打著DW+#9的組合包向上交易 我看目標是山貓
→ wildwest:我們就不說了 巫師目標季後賽應該是選個最後拼圖(Porter)
→ wildwest:太陽要SG 目標跟灰狼一致的 而且有Morris兄弟了不用DW
→ wildwest:6~8順位 應該是沒有McLemore Oladipo可以撿 換了沒意義
→ wildwest:除非灰狼跟山貓談崩了 才會輪到我們吧(大概)
→ wildwest:假設灰狼成功 加上我們選SG 那太陽就尷尬了...
→ wildwest:所以跟太陽談2換5+30比較可行? 最近一直在腦補啊...
推 c8c812345678:那就放話出去 如果騎士選Mclemore 魔術就會選Olapido
→ wildwest:有放話啊 這兩個SG被重點觀察了XD
推 ibs:大家會喜歡灰狼這包DW+#9?我覺得太陽的比較好#5+30
推 wildwest:因為有消息說灰狼拿DW+#9 其他的暫時都是腦補
→ wildwest:我是很想要灰狼的#9+#26 不過他們有強烈出清DW的意圖
推 ibs:DW來的話 位置重疊的球員就更多了 而且這兩年有點養不起來
→ ibs:至於第9順位 想選的不知會不會被選走
推 hater4life:騎士選Mclemore 魔術選Oladipo Noel大概就被巫師撿走了
→ wildwest:#9其實還蠻好選的 要PG可能Burke還在 不然就是McCollum
→ wildwest:長人Zeller Len Adams至少也選的到一個
→ hater4life:DW不好清 不三不四 沒有好控衛搭會囧掉.....
→ wildwest:是啊  而且他要5M耶 我們就T.Harris用爽爽了說...
→ wildwest:Noel應該是掉不出前三(搞不好海尼根就賭下去了)
→ hater4life:為什麼我連發2次= = DW後面還漏掉Kanter跟大V
→ hater4life:巫師好像在Porter跟Bennet中掙扎 這3號我看白抽了
→ wildwest:Bennett不是偏PF嗎...選他練轉型?
→ hater4life:我超不看好Bennett Undersize4號 身高6-7~6-8 傻了才選
→ hater4life:肩膀受傷連靜態體側都沒參加 探花選一支阿爵的8M 傻了
→ hater4life:原本的8號選他就算了 3號不交易好歹選Len或Porter
推 wildwest:搞不好人家是八顆粒二代 飛天電冰箱再世(我才不信勒XD)
→ hater4life:進攻問題還好 我最怕的是他防守被打點 真的會哭哭
→ hater4life:不3不4這幾年沒幾個打出預期的 小畢到DW
推 nuturewind:看來灰狼感覺對DW的耐性越來越低了
→ hunight:前兩天測試了三個球員 不過不太重要
推 y1027330:想問大家 車子有問題 大家都去原廠還就在路邊修一修
→ c8c812345678:有認識的車廠就請他先看 引擎還是儀表什麼的就找原廠
推 nuturewind:原廠都比較貴..我是建議找熟識朋友介紹的路邊廠
推 josh17:看是不是老車子吧，過保固就可以在外面修了