Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Andrew Nicholson

Mar 6, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Andrew Nicholson (44) looks to shoot between Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi (18) and Derrick Williams (13) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 6, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Andrew Nicholson (44) looks to shoot between Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi (18) and Derrick Williams (13) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aaron Gordon, Andrew Nicholson, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks
Apr 4, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Orlando Magic forward Andrew Nicholson (44) and Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) reach for a rebound above Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Final Grade

C. <p>Andrew Nicholson could not get on the floor . . . at all. So it is hard to evaluate him in any real way.</p><div class=. PF. Orlando Magic. ANDREW NICHOLSON

Nicholson was never given the opportunity. And the only conclusion was that those mixed results were also apparent in practices. Thus, he did not play very much at all.

When he was in, his results were mixed.

He showed signs of what everyone thought he could be when he played. He just could not get consistent playing time. That said as much as anything about his play in 2015. And that was not good.

Nicholson did not distinguish himself in his third year. There will certainly be no extension and there certainly will not be no guarantees about his playing beyond this final year of his rookie contract. This was the biggest problem for Nicholson.

What he showed at the end of the season was hope he can get back to waht made him a rotation player his rookie season. With further improvements defensively, he can get back there. The pressure is just ramped up to show it sooner rather than later.

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C

Andrew Nicholson could not get on the floor . . . at all. So it is hard to evaluate him in any real way.

Nicholson was never given the opportunity. And the only conclusion was that those mixed results were also apparent in practices. Thus, he did not play very much at all.

When he was in, his results were mixed.

He showed signs of what everyone thought he could be when he played. He just could not get consistent playing time. That said as much as anything about his play in 2015. And that was not good.

Nicholson did not distinguish himself in his third year. There will certainly be no extension and there certainly will not be no guarantees about his playing beyond this final year of his rookie contract. This was the biggest problem for Nicholson.

What he showed at the end of the season was hope he can get back to waht made him a rotation player his rookie season. With further improvements defensively, he can get back there. The pressure is just ramped up to show it sooner rather than later.

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