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Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Kyle O’Quinn

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Dec 30, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Kyle O'Quinn (2) is defended by Detroit Pistons forward Greg Monroe (10) during the second half at Amway Center. Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 109-86. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Kyle O'Quinn (2) is defended by Detroit Pistons forward Greg Monroe (10) during the second half at Amway Center. Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 109-86. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kyle O'Quinn, Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards, Kevin Seraphin
Dec 10, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Washington Wizards center Kevin Seraphin (13) drives to the basket as Orlando Magic forward Kyle O’Quinn (2) defends during the second half at Amway Center. Washington Wizards defeated the Orlando Magic 91-89. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

The Good and The Bad

Season Tm G MP FG% 3P% eFG% FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS
2014-15 ORL 51 16.2 .492 .279 .517 .772 0.9 3.0 3.9 1.2 0.6 0.8 1.1 2.2 5.8
Career 177 15.0 .501 .255 .509 .708 1.2 3.2 4.4 1.1 0.5 0.9 1.0 2.2 5.4

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 5/24/2015.

O’Quinn was given the opportunity to play more than at any previous point in his career. He started 17 games and came into the season an established part of the rotation. His numbers seemed to flat line from his previous season and his career numbers.

In other words, O’Quinn was given his opportunity and failed to produce. Or maybe was never given a chance. James Borrego seemed to have O’Quinn tied to the bench — he did not play in eight of the Magic’s final 10 games despite the team having nothing to play for.

O’Quinn started things off well. His role seemed established and that comfort allowed him to experiment and try to expand his game. He took more 3-pointers this year and seemed more comfortable away from the basket than in previous years.

Most of his points around the basket were lunch-pail points where he outworked guys for offensive rebounds and put it up in and in. According to NBA.com, O’Quinn posted up on just 9.9 percent of possessions. The Magic were not turning to him for much offense.

Defensively, O’Quinn remained pretty solid and among the Magic’s better shot blockers. He was not a physically imposing defender or rim protector, but he always has good timing and can get up and block a shot when needed.

All that was there in this past season. It just was not enough as Dewayne Dedmon seemed to make a bigger impact on games and O’Quinn’s game was not consistent enough to demand minutes as he got passed on the depth chart.

It was hard to say what O’Quinn is really good at. He did not take the next step to say he should be a consistent spot starter. He remains a player best suited off the bench and likely in limited minutes to bring energy to games. His impact on games seems small at times.

Like so much of the Magic this season, O’Quinn just did not seem to get better. He was what he was — a borderline rotation player that does some good things, but can disappear for long stretches.

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