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Orlando Magic’s five most important players going into training camp

By Jean Racine

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 6: Jonathan Isaac #1 and Mohamed Bamba #5 of the Orlando Magic look on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 6, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 6: Jonathan Isaac #1 and Mohamed Bamba #5 of the Orlando Magic look on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 6, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 1: Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic puts a move on to try to pass Quincy Acy #13 of the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA basketball game on January 1, 2018 at Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Nets won 98-95. 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 License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images) /

Evan Fournier

Evan Fournier is another key player going into training camp. He was the Orlando Magic’s leading scorer last season and the season prior.

Fournier has averaged 17 points per game the last two years and is Mr. Reliable for the Magic. He consistently puts up double figures in points every night, but the team could use more from him next season.

Fournier can crack 20 points per game with improved shooting and a stronger frame to absorb contact while driving to the basket. That has all been a sticking point for Fournier in the past.

For now, the Magic know Fournier is the most consistent offensive option. He does well playing off of other drivers and attacking pick and rolls as the defense scrambles to recover.

For a team without much 3-point shooting, Fournier’s 3-point shooting becomes all the more valuable. He made 37.9 percent from beyond the arc. After struggling throughout the 2017 season to carry his offensive load, Fournier returned to an efficient 53.8 percent effective field goal percentage.

Fournier has taken on the role of the team’s top scorer. He has increased his scoring average every year of his career. There is a question of whether that will continue for him and just where his ceiling might be.

No matter what happens Fournier at least will be a solid secondary player to support and give space to the key players on the Magic. And until they are ready, he can lead the team in scoring.

The Magic need a true go-to-guy and Fournier still has the potential to become that guy in the 2018-2019 season.

Next. Southeast Division offseason and outlook. dark

It is still hard to figure out exactly what Orlando’s goals will ultimately be this season. The Magic are looking at several young players carefully and closely this season. They all need to step up in a major way for the Magic to have what they might consider a successful season.