Orlando Magic: Transforming Serge Ibaka into a playmaker

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Oct 30, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) shoots a layup against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Amway Center. Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 139-136 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Aaron Gordon

There has been enormous pressure for Aaron Gordon to become a Paul George-type of talent. However most critics predicted Gordon to become a Blake Griffin-type of talent until Frank Vogel mentioned how he plans on using him.

There is a lot on confusion as to what Gordon is, was or could be.

One way to maximize his talents is always to have him on the floor with Ibaka, so he will not get exposed defensively at the rim. Another way is not to put too much pressure on a player who missed 4-5 weeks of training camp coming off of an ankle injury.

The pressure needs to be put on the one player who is most equipped to handle it. That would be Ibaka.

Ibaka has played in the Finals and spent almost every year of his career in the postseason.

If Ibaka shares some of the playmaking responsibility from Elfrid Payton and Gordon it may calm the nerves of the youngsters and allow them to play more in control instead of out of control.

All Ibaka has to do is catch Gordon on a lob to the basket to really start the debate.