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Five players the Orlando Magic must talk to at the NBA Draft Combine

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Mar 17, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Skal Labissiere (1) drives to the basket against Stony Brook Seawolves forward Jameel Warney (20) during the first half in the first round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Skal Labissiere (1) drives to the basket against Stony Brook Seawolves forward Jameel Warney (20) during the first half in the first round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jaylen Brown, California

Jaylen Brown is another intriguing player for the Magic and a player that has many intrigued throughout the NBA. He could be one of the more requested players in the Combine as some have him going third or fourth overall in the Draft, while others have him going just before the Magic pick.

If he somehow slips, the Magic will need to be ready with information.

Brown averaged 14.6 points per game and proved he could put up points in a hurry with 27 points against Richmond and several solid scoring performances as a freshman.

He is really good in transition and can score in the paint when he gets downhill. There is a lot of talent there and he physically looks ready to play in the NBA. Brown is a really intriguing prospect.

His jumper though needs some serious work. He hit only 29.4 percent of his 3-pointers and it is clear he is not comfortable when he is not around the basket. That very well could have him slipping in the Draft as teams near the top of the Draft want someone they can build around a little bit more.

This is an extremely talented player with still a lot of growing to go and plenty of opportunity to get there. Shooting is something a player can gradually improve on. But it will take some patience.

That may not be patience the Magic have, meaning he might not be their guy.

Still the talent could be too hard to pass up if Brown falls to 11. And that is on the very low range for him. The Magic have to be prepared and know at least a little about him.

If Orlando is not on his radar for a workout, the Draft Combine could be their only time to get this one on one time with him. They may not get another opportunity.

And Brown is certainly not a player to ignore.

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