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Top 10 3-Point Shooters in Orlando Magic history

By Sam Skubala

Dec 23, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Evan Fournier (10) shoots a layup over Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the fourth quarter at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Houston Rockets 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Evan Fournier (10) shoots a layup over Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the fourth quarter at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Houston Rockets 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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5. Hedo Turkoglu (2005-09, 2011-13)

Per Game Table
Season Tm G MP FG% 3P 3PA 3P% eFG% PTS
2004-05 ORL 67 26.2 .419 1.4 3.7 .380 .479 14.0
2005-06 ORL 78 33.5 .454 1.5 3.6 .403 .519 14.9
2006-07 ORL 73 31.1 .419 1.5 3.8 .388 .485 13.3
2007-08 ORL 82 36.9 .456 2.0 5.1 .400 .524 19.5
2008-09 ORL 77 36.6 .413 1.7 4.9 .356 .478 16.8
2010-11 TOT 81 31.4 .446 1.6 3.8 .410 .534 10.8
2010-11 ORL 56 34.1 .448 1.5 3.8 .404 .529 11.4
2011-12 ORL 53 31.2 .415 1.7 4.9 .353 .505 10.9
2012-13 ORL 11 17.2 .264 0.1 2.2 .042 .274 2.9
Career 997 26.8 .426 1.2 3.3 .384 .495 11.1
8 seasons ORL 497 32.7 .432 1.6 4.2 .379 .500 14.5

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 9/3/2016.

There have been few figures in Orlando Magic history as charismatic as Hedo Turkoglu. And the man from Turkey also just happens to be one of the finest 3-point shooters in the history of the ball club.

Turkoglu shot better than 40 percent three times during his time with the Magic, knocking the 3-ball down at a 40.3 percent clip in 2006, 40 percent clip in 2008 and a 40.4 percent clip upon his return to the Magic via a trade in 2011.

He impressed throughout his stretch with the Magic, as evidenced by his 37.9 percent shooting percentage from deep, across his entire run (both stints with the Magic). This comes despite (an admittedly short) 2013 campaign, where he shot a mere 4.2 percent on 2.2 attempts per contest.

But it was his charm and charisma which stood out throughout all of this, and the memories he left behind.

Turkoglu was not only an excellent 3-point shooter, but he was one who could always be relied on to score. Few players were capable of pulling off as many big shots as the small forward, whose accolades during his time with the Magic include being the Most Improved Player (2008).

When the Magic needed that crucial three, it was Turkoglu they could rely on.

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