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Orlando Magic Daily Roundtable: Training Days

By Philip Rossman-Reich

ORLANDO, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Aaron Gordon #00 Bismack Biyombo #11 Jonathon Simmons #17 and Jonathan Isaac #1 of the Orlando Magic pose for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 25, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Aaron Gordon #00 Bismack Biyombo #11 Jonathon Simmons #17 and Jonathan Isaac #1 of the Orlando Magic pose for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 25, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Khem Birch, Olympiacos, Jan Vesely, Fenerbahce
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – FEBRUARY 23: Jan Vesely, #24 of Fenerbahce Istanbul competes with Khem Birch, #2 of Olympiacos Piraeus during the 2016/2017 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season Round 23 game between Fenerbahce Istanbul v Olympiacos Piraeus at Fenerbahce Ulker Arena on February 23, 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Aykut Akici/EB via Getty Images) /

The Magic have 14 guaranteed contracts, who picks up spot 15? Should anyone?

Scricca: I still think there a few somewhat interesting free agent options, like Mike Dunleavy, who could provide some shooting. But I would also love to see Khem Birch get that spot as Aaron Gordon may be the current roster’s best roll-man, and if Nikola Vucevic or Bismack Biyombo are traded, the Magic would need another big anyways.

Jumani: I strongly believe it will be Khem Birch because the Magic seem to be very high on him. He may turn out to be a good backup to the center position if Nikola Vucevic or Bismack Biyombo get traded or injured. He is a very intriguing player, I was not very aware of his game. But after studying him for the past couple months, I am very curious to see what he brings to the table.

Palmer: Khem Birch Stan reporting in for duty. The 15th spot should go to Khem Birch easily. Damjan Rudez is his main competition and considering Rudez is not good at NBA basketball this is not much of a decision to make.

Rossman-Reich: I think it will be Khem Birch. He provides a versatile forward who can defend the pick and roll and help in the paint. Birch does not give much offensively, but he sets strong screens and can roll to the basket. Birch pairs well with a center like Marreese Speights or even Nikola Vucevic. He is kind of what Serge Ibaka was supposed to be for the Magic or was back in Oklahoma City.