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The Big Question: How can the young core improve for the Orlando Magic?

By Connor Renfro

Apr 13, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris (12) reacts for a rebound with Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris (12) reacts for a rebound with Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 26, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn talks with forward Tobias Harris (12) against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn talks with forward Tobias Harris (12) against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Tobias Harris’ position

Tobias Harris has panned out much better than many expected since he was traded to Orlando and still has the potential to be a star for the Magic.

The improvements Harris can make are very general in his quest to become a star.

To begin with, he has been asked to play power forward at times in Orlando, a position he has struggled to defend. He possesses the physical attributes necessary to defend the position, it is just a matter of footwork and knowing how to use his size, strength and weight.

Harris does not need to be a lock-down defender of bigs. But if he is able to defend the 4-spot more consistently he can become the versatile player who stars are expected to be.

Harris’ scoring and rebounding have improved at a steady pace, as has his 3-point shooting. If he is to become a star though, Harris’ defense will be what separates him from the pack.

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