Power Rankings
Overall Ranking: 26th
Tier: Bottom Feeders
Projected Seeding: 14th in East
The Magic initially spiraled downwards after superstar C Dwight Howard forced his way out, but have finally established a very talented young core. Budding stars PG Elfrid Payton and SG Victor Oladipo make for an excellent one-two punch in the backcourt, and rookie SF/SG Mario Hezonja looks to start at small forward, unless PF/SF Aaron Gordon edges him out. The power forward and center spots feature more young studs, in PF/SF Tobias Harris and C/PF Nikola Vucevic. The depth on this team is also solid, from veterans such as PF/C Channing Frye to even more youngsters such as SG/SF Evan Fournier. Still, the average age on this team is only 25, and even younger among the highest played players in terms of minutes per game. Their playoff status will come soon, very soon, and perhaps a perennial title contender one too, considering Orlando's excellent combination of plentiful youth and talent. However, for now they'll just have to keep searching for the light at the end of the proverbial postseason tunnel.
Overall Ranking: 26th
Tier: Bottom Feeders
Projected Seeding: 14th in East
The Magic initially spiraled downwards after superstar C Dwight Howard forced his way out, but have finally established a very talented young core. Budding stars PG Elfrid Payton and SG Victor Oladipo make for an excellent one-two punch in the backcourt, and rookie SF/SG Mario Hezonja looks to start at small forward, unless PF/SF Aaron Gordon edges him out. The power forward and center spots feature more young studs, in PF/SF Tobias Harris and C/PF Nikola Vucevic. The depth on this team is also solid, from veterans such as PF/C Channing Frye to even more youngsters such as SG/SF Evan Fournier. Still, the average age on this team is only 25, and even younger among the highest played players in terms of minutes per game. Their playoff status will come soon, very soon, and perhaps a perennial title contender one too, considering Orlando's excellent combination of plentiful youth and talent. However, for now they'll just have to keep searching for the light at the end of the proverbial postseason tunnel.