Orlando Magic: Transforming Serge Ibaka into a playmaker

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Serge Ibaka, Orlando Magic, Dewayne Dedmon, San Antonio Spurs

Oct 12, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs center Dewayne Dedmon (3) defends during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

The Orlando Magic look to make the NBA Playoffs in Frank Vogel’s first year at the helm. The team may find success if Serge Ibaka can create shots for teammates.

The talk throughout Orlando Magic training camp has centered on growing chemistry and building unity within the team.

With so many new players on the roster, the Magic are seeking a way to unify players and teammates and create combinations that work together. Without a star, the Magic will need to work together.

That means the Magic will have to have a lot of assists and even players not known for their passing will have to contribute on that end.

The Magic will ask a lot of their players. A lot more than they may have been asked before.

And that may go double for their biggest acquisition. The player they gave up the most to acquire. Can this player extend his game and get more assists as a playmaking power forward?