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Orlando Magic: All-Star Weekend Participants

By Alex Horvath

Dec 9, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) wins the battle of the loose ball against Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) during the second half of the game against at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns won 107-104. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 9, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) wins the battle of the loose ball against Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) during the second half of the game against at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns won 107-104. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /
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Elfrid Payton, Orlando Magic
Feb 14, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton waves during the 2015 NBA All Star Skills Challenge competition at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Taco Bell Skills Challenge (TBA)

Elfrid Payton

Naturally, guards are better suited for this event, which is why Payton is the most likely participant, although the three point shooting in this event may slow him down, he is the Magic’s best chance at winning this event.

Last year, Payton lost in the first round to Jeff Teague. So at least he has some experience.

It appears this year though the league will infuse some big men into the competition this year.

Victor Oladipo, NBA All-Star, Orlando Magic
Feb 15, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) dribbles during the 2014 NBA All Star skills challenge at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Victor Oladipo

Already competing with fellow draft class member Micheal-Carter Williams in 2014, Oladipo could get a shot at redemption this year. After all, the Magic did experiment with him at point guard a couple times already this season.

He obviously has versatile skills that play well in this kind of a competition.

Mario Hezonja, Orlando Magic
Oct 21, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Mario Hezonja (23) shoots a free throw against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 10-107 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Mario Hezonja

There are not many playmaking guards on the Magic, and Hezonja seems to be the next man up.

After he was quoted saying point guard is his natural position, why not prove it on the big stage? Lately, he has been getting some minutes as the backup point guard, with the Magic struggling finding something solid for this position, with Shabazz Napier failing to succeed, and C.J. Watson nowhere to be found with a leg injury, figuratively speaking, of course.

Next: The 3-point contest