Biggest Questions and Answers for Orlando Magic This Offseason http://0rz.tw/gYibm 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. 球队该跟水枪和老哈说再见吗？ 答案很简单，Yes！ 这两人今年加起来只打21场比赛但领了 18.4M，在海尼根堆积年轻肉体的同时 留下这两人的想法是不合理的，如果不能找到愿意接收他们的下家，买断他们 剩下的合约会是球队继续向前最正确的决定。 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 阿福跟球队的未来？ 身为球队头号得分手，每场平均16.5分的输出跟过低的投篮命中率，这样的 产出明显过低。 对上 Lakers那场30pts, 5rebs, 5asts的内容是本季的代表作，但同样也有 打满整场得分挂蛋的惨况过。 阿福明年就28岁，虽然说不上老但并不适合球队接下来要前进的方向，他也 不像Nelson虽然年纪渐长但身负重要的领导角色。 好在他的合约算合理，今夏处理他的合约会是球队该做的事。 Moe Harkless如果能精进他的跳投能力将可能补上SG的位置。 Previous4 of 7 Next Will Glen Davis still be wearing a Magic jersey come next season? 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除了扮演球队导师的角色外，对於 之後不管是从选秀选来的新人还是自由市场找来的接班人，他都是值得被留下来 担任传承角色的人。 Nelson永远带着正确的态度打球，虽然今年的投篮并不好，但他在场上时还是能 提供很大的贡献。 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？ 这个赛季拿下平均13.1PTS 11.9REBS的优质数据，并在篮板球排行榜居於第二 甚至在对热火队的比赛怒抓29板是今年的代表作。 NBADraft.net预估魔术队今年可能拿#2选赤木，但质疑他的天分是个蠢问题， 他已经证明自己是个高效率的球员，拥有良好的中距离手感与保护篮板能力。 Vv现在需要加强的是他的低位跟防守能力。 没有理由不去相信Vv会在数据上继续进步并成为联盟顶尖大个子之一。 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. 选秀该拿#2选谁？ Noel跟McLemore都是可能人选之一，但魔术队现在缺的是後场，如果Cavs放掉 McLemore则可能选进他。 Trey Burke也有机会，但拿#2选他实在太高了，所以将顺位向下交易是可能发 生的，随着 Nelson年纪渐长奥兰多需要一个新的年轻PG来接班，Burke是个不 错的选择。 Burke的问题在於他的身材，但过去总能让小看他的人付上代价。 --

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