Orlando Magic Draft Targets for pick no. 25

Orlando Magic Draft Targets for pick No. 25

By Ryan Doyle | May 25, 2017

Mar 11, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; With less than a minute left in the game key magic players watch the game from the bench (left to right) Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) and guard Evan Fournier (10) and forward Aaron Gordon (00) and guard Elfrid Payton (4) and forward Terrence Ross (31) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. The Cavaliers won 116-104. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 18, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Dwayne Bacon (4) reacts during the first half against the Xavier Musketeers in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

Dwayne Bacon — G (Florida State)

The Magic could decide to stick close to home and select Florida State Seminoles guard Dwayne Bacon. The scoring machine was paired with Jonathan Isaac to form the two-headed monster that led the Seminoles to the NCAA Tournament.

As a sophomore, Bacon had no problem scoring as he averaged 17.4 points per game including 45 points in two NCAA Tournament games.

It is not likely for Bacon to develop into a point guard, but the Magic could use Bacon at depth at either guard position. Bacon could become a spark plug off the bench if he continues to expand his range.

If Bacon can begin to hit the outside shot — he shot 33.3 percent from beyond the arc last season — he should enjoy a long career in the league. He has the size to play solid defense and with the rest of his offensive game pretty polished, the jump shot will be his key to success.