2017-18 Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Terrence Ross

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 8: Terrence Ross #31 of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball as Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the first half of an NBA game at Air Canada Centre on April 8, 2018 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)
TORONTO, ON - APRIL 8: Terrence Ross #31 of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball as Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the first half of an NBA game at Air Canada Centre on April 8, 2018 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) /
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Terrence Ross, Orlando Magic, Charlotte Hornets
CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 29: Terrence Ross #31 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket against Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on October 29, 2017 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. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

2019 Outlook

It was good to see Terrence Ross back on the floor for the final games of the season (he played two of the final three). It was hardly enough to feel confident in what he once was. But it was enough to say he can still hold his own on a NBA court.

Ross simply did not get enough time to get his rhythm back. It was just enough to give him a taste of NBA play again heading into the offseason.

The Magic and Ross are in a weird situation for sure.

Ross is entering the final year of his contract. And at $12.5 million, Ross is the kind of player that could find some value in the trade market. That salary is large enough to net a decent return if another team is sold Ross could help get them over the hump.

At his best, Ross can certainly be that.

He still has the reputation around the league as a good shooter and the gravity that comes with that. He is capable of turning in big scoring performances. And largely, Ross will not search for his own shots. He will play within the offense. Give him open shots and he will take them. If not, he will keep moving the ball.

That is what makes Ross valuable. He does not mind doing the nitty-gritty things. He fits into the scheme however it is. That has its value.

Of course, no team is going to want to put a lot of investment in that right now with Ross still recovering from injury. He has not proven he can do all that at a NBA level anymore.

Ross should still have value to the Magic. He should still be a player the team does not mind having around. He is good in the locker room and willing to take a back seat and support other players on the floor.