Early NBA Power Rankings For 2013-14
By Chris Philip
Jun 28, 2013; Orlando, FL, USA; The Orlando Magic draft board displays their first round draft pick of Victor Oladipo during a press conference at the Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Douglas Jones-USA TODAY Sports
#28. Orlando Magic
2012-2013: 20-62 (last)
Head Coach: Jacque Vaughn
Signed: Arron Afflalo, Glen Davis, Maurice Harkless, Al Harrington, Tobias Harris, Doron Lamb, E’Twaun Moore, Jameer Nelson, Andrew Nicholson, Kyle O’Quinn, Victor Oladipo, Hedo Turkoglu, Nikola Vucevic
Rationale: The Magic have more raw talent than the Celtics or Sixers, emphasis on the raw. Orlando is a young team with several interesting pieces, but there is no interest in winning next year, especially with a loaded draft around the corner. Expect quirks like Victor Oladipo as starting point guard if the Magic are ahead of schedule late in the season.