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NBA Position Rankings: Evan Fournier and the Shooting Guards

By Jason Renaud

Feb 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) drives against Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) drives against Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) looks to pass as Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) defends in the third quarter at Amway Center. The Orlando Magic won 119-107. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

Evan Fournier’s Ranking

In my shooting guard rankings, I had Fournier rated as a top-15 shooting guard by just making the cut at 14 overall. Nevertheless, he is definitely top 20 at his position.

Ranked outside the top 10 is sharp shooter Danny Green of the San Antonio Spurs at 11, dynamic and high-volume bench scorer Jamal Crawford of the Los Angeles Clippers at 12, the lethal shooter Monta Ellis of the Indiana Pacers at 13, Fournier at 14, and solid veteran, as well as former Magic player, Courtney Lee of the New York Knicks at 15.

If Fournier has a breakout season this year, he could push close to the top 10 for shooting guards in the league.

He has the offensive talent. Fournier just needs to become more polished defensively. Having a defensive-minded coach in Frank Vogel will help with his development.

Fournier has the potential. The Orlando Magic are expecting big things from Fournier moving forward after giving him a lucrative five-year, $85 million this summer. 

He had a breakout season last year for the Magic, having career highs in points (15.4), assists (2.7) and rebounds (2.8) per game in 2016. Fournier also played in (79) and started in (71) the most games in a season for his young career.

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He will look to build off of that this upcoming season. No pressure.