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Top 5 international players in Orlando Magic history

By Luka Jelcic

ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 19: Hedo Turkoglu #15 of the Orlando Magic controls the ball against the Indiana Pacers during a pre-season game on October 19, 2012 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 19: Hedo Turkoglu #15 of the Orlando Magic controls the ball against the Indiana Pacers during a pre-season game on October 19, 2012 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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5. Marcin Gortat, Poland

Per Game Table
Season Tm Lg G GS MP FG FGA FG% 2P% eFG% FT% TRB AST STL BLK PF PTS
4 seasons ORL NBA 175 5 13.3 1.6 2.9 .545 .547 .546 .645 4.3 0.3 0.2 0.8 1.7 3.7

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table

Marcin Gortat played four seasons in a Magic uniform, mostly as a backup for Dwight Howard. Nonetheless, he was an efficient backup center and was considered to be one of the best backup bigs in the league.

He was an important piece of the Magic team that went to the Finals in 2009. Even though there may be some other players who are better stat wise, the “Polish Hammer” cannot be ignored.

He was unfortunate to be playing behind the best center in the league. But Gortat still had some nice moments with the Magic — particularly his performance in the Magic’s series-clinching win over the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2009 Playoffs with Dwight Howard suspended.

After leaving the Magic, he fulfilled his potential in Phoenix and Washington and is now averaging 10.3 points and 7.9 rebounds for career.

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