David Iwanowski’s Grading of the Orlando Magic Offseason

SG/SF. Orlando Magic. MARIO HEZONJA. A. <p>I was at the NBA Draft, and I cheered loudly when the Orlando Magic selected Hezonja with the fifth pick. That should say enough about my feelings on the selection.</p> <p>Hezonja is a 6-foot-8 wing player who is said to have a smooth shot. He is also very athletic, and can get to the rim well. His athleticism and work ethic lead me to believe he can become a competent defender in the league as well.</p> <p>He has been playing professionally since age 12, and has the confidence and attitude that this team needs.</p> <p>He will add scoring and playmaking ability even at the beginning, and helps the team get a lot deeper.</p> <p>Although it is very hard to tell how good he will be in the NBA considering the small sample of evidence we have of him, he is said to have the potential to be the best or second-best player in the draft, and he seems NBA ready.</p>

B. <p>Harvey is a scorer who has improved at an amazing rate during his three years in college. He was a walk-on at Eastern Washington, and two years later led the NCAA in scoring.</p> <p>He shot about 41 percent from three and 85.6 percent from the line, so he shows the potential to be a good shooter in the NBA. He may start the season in the D-League, but if he shows some playmaking ability and defensive progress, he may make the team.</p>. G. Orlando Magic. TYLER HARVEY