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Orlando Magic Daily Roundtable: What’s left to do

By Philip Rossman-Reich

ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 22: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball against the New York Knicks on February 22, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 22: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball against the New York Knicks on February 22, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Jonathan Isaac, Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 20: Jonathan Isaac #1 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball against the Chicago Bulls on December 20, 2017 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) /

What do you want to see from Jonathan Isaac the rest of the season?

Jumani: I want to see him improve on the offensive end. Making open jumpers, that is it. He is not a reliable option to knock down an open jump shot. I am not going to be unrealistic and expect him to average 15 points per night. Jonathan Isaac is not that type of player. Meanwhile, I also expect him to continue to play great defense and bother his man with his nearly 7-foot frame that he has shown consistently.

Rossman-Reich: I want to see Jonathan Isaac’s responsibility continue to increase on the floor. We can already see the impact he is making defensively. That is just all natural raw ability. But as good as he looks defensively, he still looks that uncomfortable on offense. That comfort needs to grow, even if slowly. He has to prove he can hit open shots and be a consistent option offensively in some way. But it is all about growth and getting him some experience to salvage something from this rookie year. He needs to get set up well for Summer League to take some major strides in his first NBA offseason.

Henderson: I want to see Jonathan Isaac get better at dribbling and his overall IQ at passing the ball in fast break situations. Once Isaac develops in those areas, fans will see positive results from this team as a whole. I also want to see him develop as a 3-point threat on the perimeter. If he can develop his range on his shot it will open up lanes in the paint for Aaron Gordon and Evan Fournier. His potential to take players on the perimeter will be crucial to his success. I also want to see him be more aggressive in getting to the paint and finishing at the rim. If he is more consistent in this category the team will get better shots at the basket.