Five Orlando Magic takeaways from NBA Summer League

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Jonathan Isaac, Orlando Magic, Deandre Ayton, Phoenix Suns

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Everyone still has a lot of growing to do

It is easy to point to this moment of time — really the last time we see anyone on the Orlando Magic play before training camp — and say this is what these players will be. This is all the information we have and so it is easy to assume things will remain static.

The truth is that there are still two-plus more months before training camp. Really nearly three months.

Summer League is more the midpoint of the offseason rather than an endpoint. And the one thing that is very clear is several Magic players have made some tremendous strides since they last played in a game. And they still have a very long way to go.

Jonathan Isaac looks stronger and more confident on the ball. His defense also looks like it has taken another step up — which is impressive after his rookie year. He dominated games defensively with his presence — as his 2.7 blocks per game would attest.

Mohamed Bamba was a sometimes 3-point shooter with the Texas Longhorns. But his shooting looked a whole lot more improved. He made 60 percent of his shots overall with a few 3-pointers sprinkled in there. And his defensive presence was everything advertised.

Wesley Iwundu was stronger defensively and locked down his man more than he did as a rookie. The only knock on him defensively was his penchant to chase after steals, getting himself out of position. Melvin Frazier similarly was great on the ball defensively.

Isaiah Briscoe before his injury was great attacking the basket. He was the main creator for the Magic’s offense and his absence hurt the team overall offensively. Troy Caupain continued to show improved marksmanship and playmaking ability. He led the team in assists with 3.8 per game.

They all still have a lot of work to do though. A lot of weaknesses to sort out and areas they can improve.

The Magic will hope to see Isaac continue to gain strength and pick up more comfort on the ball. His shooting overall still has to improve. The same goes for Bamba.

It all is to say that there is still the chance they will be much better by the time they rejoin their teammates in Orlando around Labor Day for pickup games and team workouts before training camp begins at the end of the month.

This was just a checkup. And while there are still clear weaknesses within many of the players the Magic cared about, there is still a lot to get excited about.

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They still have plenty of time to add new things to their game and get themselves ready to join the main roster in September.