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Orlando Magic Free Agency Preview: The Power Forwards

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Dec 20, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Jason Smith (14) drives the ball toward Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) during the second half of a basketball game at Amway Center. The Atlanta Hawks won 103-100. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Jason Smith (14) drives the ball toward Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) during the second half of a basketball game at Amway Center. The Atlanta Hawks won 103-100. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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Ryan Anderson, New Orleans Pelicans
Nov 20, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) gestures in the second half of their game against the San Antonio Spurs at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /
Season Age Tm G GS MP FG% 3P% eFG% FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS
2015-16 27 NOP 66 7 30.4 .427 .366 .498 .873 2.0 4.0 6.0 1.1 0.6 0.4 1.4 1.7 17.0
Career 484 159 26.0 .423 .377 .517 .861 2.1 3.4 5.6 0.9 0.6 0.4 1.0 2.0 13.1

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Generated 7/1/2016.

Ryan Anderson is a Magic alumnus fans have been pining after for some time now. A lot of people still cannot figure out why the Magic let him walk in restricted free agency and led to the contract that is just now concluding for the New Orleans Pelicans.

But here the Magic are again. In need of shooting and some front-court depth (depending on how you view Aaron Gordon). And Anderson is available again.

Since leaving the Magic, Anderson has gone through serious injuries and some serious personal trauma. He has tried to expand his game beyond simply shooting 3-pointers. That has happened to mixed results.

He can score. His shooting is still very valuable. He is the picture of a good stretch-4.

The question for the Magic is fit. Right now, Anderson is not the best fit. The power forward spot is already stocked with guys that need to start — whether it is Serge Ibaka or Aaron Gordon. Anderson is a starter in the league and likely is not seeking a situation where he comes off the bench.

It would be nice to see a reunion with Anderson. But it is not in the cards right now.

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