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Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Andrew Nicholson

By Zach Palmer

Apr 1, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Orlando Magic forward Andrew Nicholson (44) during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Milwaukee won 113-110. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Orlando Magic forward Andrew Nicholson (44) during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Milwaukee won 113-110. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 29, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Andrew Nicholson (44) drives to the basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Brooklyn Nets 139-105. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

The Good and the Bad

Season G GS MP FG% 3P% eFG% FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS
2015-16 56 0 14.7 .471 .360 .537 .785 0.6 3.0 3.6 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.7 1.2 6.9

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 5/5/2016.

Andrew Nicholson had a career year almost across the entire board this year.

Nicholson was able to finally find the range as a 3-point shooter, shooting a respectable 36 percent from deep. While his numbers from deep improved it is factual to say Nicholson was a very streaky shooter this season. When he was on however, teams had to respect his outside shot and it created a bunch of opportunities for the crafty Nicholson.

Nicholson showed the ability to make some dribble moves to get to the paint and, at times this season, he finished with some absolute authority.

Possibly the biggest key to Nicholson’s offensive success this season was the focus to get back into the post. Nicholson had plays run for him in the post and Nicholson took care of business. He showed his advanced ball fakes, drop steps and an unblockable hook shot.

The largest improvement Nicholson made this year happened on the defensive end. Nicholson was much quicker at recognizing where he needed to be and also did a decent job of contesting shots at the rim when in position. His rebounding improved as well as he posted a career high 13.5 percent rebound percentage.

On the down side, Nicholson still had issues with moving the ball.

Nicholson is a bit of a black hole on offense and needs to do a better job of passing out of double teams when he is in the post.

On offense, while his jumper is improving you would like to see him take better shots. Nicholson is a monster in the post, it would be wise to use him there while making jump shooting his second option.

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