Year: 2017

AUBURN HILLS, MI - OCTOBER 28: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball against the Detroit Pistons on October 28, 2016 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)

Aaron Gordon’s shooting improvement key to any Playoff hopes

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Troy Caupain #8 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball during the 2017 Las Vegas Summer League game against the Denver Nuggets on July 10, 2017 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

2018 Orlando Magic Player Outlook: Troy Caupain

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 29: Damjan Rudez #3 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball during the first half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre on January 29, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. 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. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

2018 Orlando Magic Player Outlook: Damjan Rudez

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Adreian Payne #33 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the 2016 NBA Las Vegas Summer League game on July 18, 2016 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

2018 Orlando Magic Player Outlook: Adreian Payne

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Frank Vogel of the Orlando Magic looks on from the bench against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 22, 2016 in New York City. Knicks defeated the Magic 106-95. NOTE TO USER: user expressly acknowleges and agrees by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Frank Vogel: Internal improvement key to Orlando Magic season

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 5: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic goes up for a dunk during a game against the Washington Wizards on March 5, 2017 at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

2018 Orlando Magic Player Outlook: Aaron Gordon

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 27: Elfrid Payton #4 of the Orlando Magic looks to pass against the Boston Celtics on January 27, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Steve Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic ranked 21st in ESPN’s Future Power Rankings

TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 11: Jonathan Isaac #1 of the Orlando Magic poses for a photo during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG training center on August 11, 2017 in Tarrytown, New York. 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. (Photo by Brian Babineau/Getty Images)

Jeff Weltman reveals his type — it is indeed athleticism, length

SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 18: Mauro Rosales #10 (L) and assistant coach David Tenney of the Seattle Sounders FC walk off the pitch after the match against the Los Angeles Galaxy during Leg 2 of the Western Conference Championship at CenturyLink Field on November 18, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. The Galaxy defeated the Sounders 2-1, winning the aggregate playoff 4-2. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Orlando Magic name David Tenney as High Performance Director

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MARCH 31: Shelvin Mack #8 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket against the Washington Wizards during the game on March 31, 2017 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

2018 Orlando Magic Player Outlook: Shelvin Mack

The Orlando Magic's Aaron Gordon (00) dunks against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, March 24, 2017. The Magic won, 115-87. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel/TNS via Getty Images)

Five promising statistics for the Orlando Magic in 2018

BROOKLYN, NY - APRIL 1: Mario Hezonja #8 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the game on April 1, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

2018 Orlando Magic Player Outlook: Mario Hezonja

ORLANDO, FL - MAY 24: Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins and Jeff Weltman pose for a photo during a press conference on May 24, 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)

ESPN Report: Orlando Magic among teams that lost money in 2017

ORLANDO, FL - SEPTEMBER 6: Frank Vogel of the Orlando Magic helps with Hurricane Harvey Relief on September 6, 2017 at Clean the World 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 Magic, Lakeland Magic, Orlando Solar Bears contribute to Hurricane Irma cleanup

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 20: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the game on March 20, 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)

Five concerning statistics for the Orlando Magic in 2018

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 26: Elfrid Payton #4 of the Orlando Magic goes up for a lay up against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 26, 2016 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

2018 Orlando Magic Player Outlook: Elfrid Payton

ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic grabs the rebound against the Indiana Pacers on February 21, 2016 at the 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Aaron Gordon just misses The Step Back’s 25-Under-25 List

ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Evan Fournier

NBA2K18 ups the realism, but not for the faint of heart

MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 1: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 1, 2016 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

2018 Orlando Magic Player Outlook: Nikola Vucevic

ORLANDO, FL - JULY 18: Orlando Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman addresses the media on July 18, 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 Magic’s cap situation shows importance of success this year

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)

2018 Orlando Magic Player Outlook: Khem Birch

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 17: Wesley Iwundu #25 of the Kansas State Wildcats handles the ball on offense against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 17, 2017 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

2018 Orlando Magic Player Outlook: Wesley Iwundu

Darrell Armstrong gives Tracy McGrady a high five after the Orlando Magic's 83-74 win over the Houston Rockets on April 8, 2002. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Anfernee Hardaway or Tracy McGrady? Darrell Armstrong weighs in

CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 10: Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on March 10, 2017 at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

2018 Orlando Magic Player Outlook: Evan Fournier

AUBURN HILLS, MI - OCTOBER 28: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball against the Detroit Pistons on October 28, 2016 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)

Aaron Gordon is the key to Orlando Magic’s success . . . or failure