Final Grade
In that sense, Jennings worked pretty well. They got a player who could come in and hold the ship steady at least. That was something the Magic desperately needed. And he did that.
But it still was not enough. Jennings was inefficient as a shooter. That was to be expected. He never took any major step forward. And he certainly did not establish himself as player the team could rely on wholly. Jennings was just inconsistent.
Maybe that is what he is now. At least while he still works his way back from injury. The Magic needed something a little bit more. Jennings needed to do a little bit more.
And so his short stint in Orlando was just uneven and uncertain.
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C+
It is hard to say exactly what the expectations for Brandon Jennings were after acquiring him. Essentially the Magic were hoping they would get a player who could come in and be a reliable backup point guard and bring some stability to the rotation. They would have liked to see him score more efficiently and in more bunches, but they really just needed a steady option they could rely on.
In that sense, Jennings worked pretty well. They got a player who could come in and hold the ship steady at least. That was something the Magic desperately needed. And he did that.
But it still was not enough. Jennings was inefficient as a shooter. That was to be expected. He never took any major step forward. And he certainly did not establish himself as player the team could rely on wholly. Jennings was just inconsistent.
Maybe that is what he is now. At least while he still works his way back from injury. The Magic needed something a little bit more. Jennings needed to do a little bit more.
And so his short stint in Orlando was just uneven and uncertain.