2017 Orlando Magic Player Outlook: Aaron Gordon

Overall Outlook

Aaron Gordon has a lot to accomplish and a lot he could do this season. The sky has always been the limit for Gordon.

If the first two seasons were him merely scratching the surface, his third season will be one where he begins to fully dig in. How deep is the question.

Gordon is a hard worker. He has had to face setbacks throughout his career. This is the first season though where he has had a full summer to develop and grow and a clear role to fill.

The Magic clearly believe enough in Gordon and where he is at to make some room for him. They are finally ready to see if his talent can turn into something.

There were signs late last season of what he can eventually do. Nothing clear. That is the chance the Magic took — both when they drafted him and in giving him this powerful responsibility.

His numbers should improve even off his post-All Star numbers last year. That could see him average somewhere near a double double. If his shooting improves to league averages, something more could happen for him.

At the very worst, Gordon should be reliable for a big game or two this year, hints of an All-Star potential. But otherwise a solid 12-14 points per game and somewhere near 10 rebounds per game. Highlight dunks included.

At the best, Gordon develops into a budding star, still with inconsistencies to iron out but promising. Gordon remains a completely open book, hungering for a chance and consistency.

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Opportunity is there for Gordon. Just about anything to happen with Gordon.