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Orlando Magic Depth Chart after free agency

By Vincent Mcmillan

Jan 31, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) looks to pass around Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during the second half of a basketball game at Amway Center. The Magic won 119-114. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) looks to pass around Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during the second half of a basketball game at Amway Center. The Magic won 119-114. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 30, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Shooting Guards

Evan Fournier, Mario Hezonja, Jodie Meeks

Other than the point guard spot, shooting guard is the only position with a clear starting option.

Evan Fournier signed an extension with the Magic this summer and will likely return to his natural position. Last season, Fournier spent some time playing small forward while Victor Oladipo occupied the shooting guard spot. With Oladipo in Oklahoma City as part of that draft night trade, Fournier should see his production increase as he moves back to shooting guard playing against players his size.

The move will help his defensive efficiency as Fournier will no longer be taken to the post by a bigger small forwards.

Backing up Fournier are Mario Hezonja and Jodie Meeks.

Both Meeks and Hezonja are touted for their ability to hit the 3-point shot. While Fournier is a good shooter himself, he was also Orlando’s best finisher at the rim.

Hezonja is expected to improve in his second year after seeing flashes of his potential at the end of the season with more playing time. Meeks is coming off an injury-plagued season and will look to prove he can still be a contributor in the league.

Currently, the bulk of Orlando’s perimeter shooting is at shooting guard.

Fournier took a leap in his progression last year earning him a bigger contract and a bigger role. There is no doubt Fournier will own the starting position. What might be tricky is finding a balance for Hezonja and Meeks.

Hezonja will require more playing time than he received last year to develop his game in the NBA. He has the potential to ultimately challenge Fournier for that starting role if he can put it all together. Meeks can be a streaky shooter from deep, but getting him going would likely cost Hezonja time on the court.

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