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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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4. Mickael Pietrus, France

Per Game Table
Season Tm Lg G GS MP FG FGA FG% 3P% 2P% eFG% FT% TRB AST STL BLK PF PTS
3 seasons ORL NBA 148 49 23.2 3.1 7.3 .420 .373 .483 .527 .667 3.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 2.0 8.7

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table

Mickael Pietrus was an efficient shooting guard/small forward who played from 2008 to 2010 for the Magic. He was an important piece of the famous Finals team. He was signed as a free agent in 2008, and expected to be a 3-and-D shooting guard.

At first look, Pietrus was not an impactful player. But, he was an effective backup, and his per 36 numbers reveal a solid 13.5 points along with 4.6 rebounds on 37.9 percent 3-point shooting.

His PER during the Orlando years was a bit underwhelming 11.4, and could be one of the reasons he was traded to Phoenix Suns in 2010 with Marcin Gortat. But Pietrus always showed up for big games and was integral to the Magic’s Finals run.

Pietrus had a nice 3-point shot and was a generally good locker room presence. He was a reliable shooter, especially in the playoffs, where he shot 41.4 percent for the Magic.

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