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Orlando Magic: 15 best draft picks of all time

By Philip Rossman-Reich

AUBURN HILLS, MI - JUNE 30: Chris Webber, number one overall pick by the Golden State Warriors, shakes hands with Penny Hardaway, number three overall pick by the Orlando Magic, during the NBA Draft at The Palace of Auburn Hills on June 30, 1993 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 1993 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
AUBURN HILLS, MI - JUNE 30: Chris Webber, number one overall pick by the Golden State Warriors, shakes hands with Penny Hardaway, number three overall pick by the Orlando Magic, during the NBA Draft at The Palace of Auburn Hills on June 30, 1993 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 1993 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Kyle O'Quinn, Orlando Magic
PHOENIX, AZ – MARCH 19: Kyle O’Quinn #2 of the Orlando Magic waits for a free throw shot during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on March 1, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Magic 109-93. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Kyle O'Quinn. 38. Norfolk State. 14. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. F/C

2012 — Round 2, Pick 49

The Orlando Magic have unearthed a few solid second-round picks. But as would be the case for a lot of teams that have struggled with the draft, they let him go a few years too soon.

In fact, that is probably the case with a lot of the players on this list — and why the Magic have not been able to take that last step to win a title… or win sustainably. These are the players every team needs to feed a rebuild and sustain itself.

Rob Hennigan had a decent eye for talent, if not a smart eye for building a team. His selection of Kyle O’Quinn was one that seemed inspired.

Kyle O’Quinn made his mark in college leading the 15th-seeded Norfolk State Spartans over the Missouri Tigers. The energy, rebounding and defense seemed like they would be enough to overcome any talent shortcomings he might have. That is the typical profile of a hard worker.

It is no wonder O’Quinn has carved out a nice career. It started with the Magic, where he averaged 5.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.9 blocks per game in three seasons for the Magic. He turned that into a multi-year deal with the New York Knicks and a key role within that franchise.

All anyone could ask for from a second-round pick at the end of the day.