Five Things to Expect From Orlando Magic After The 2016 All-Star Break

By Kareem Gantt

For the Orlando Magic, the All-Star break could not have come soon enough. It’s safe to say that the Magic are having a 2016 to forget, and a team that was once in the thick of things in the Eastern Conference and was being labeled as an up-and-coming team has now dropped out of the playoffs and are simply struggling for victories. So with that in mind, here are five things that you should expect from the Magic after the 2016 All-Star break.

Five Things to Expect From Orlando Magic After The 2016 All-Star Break

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Nikola Vucevic Will Become a Huge Part of the Offense Again — Scott Skiles didn’t utilize his talented big man enough in the first half of the season. When Vucevic is playing well, the Magic play well. Simple as that.

Look For Veteran Help — The problem with the Magic is so obvious. While this team is one of the most talented in the Eastern Conference, they are also one of the youngest. This young group needs a steady veteran to bring things to order.

Trade Tobias Harris — Harris was supposed to be “the guy” when he signed that four-year, $64 million deal last summer. While Harris has had some pretty stellar games this season, he’s playing below his usual level.

Scott Skiles to Keep Aaron Gordon in the Starting Lineup — During some lethargic Magic play over the past few weeks, one of the true bright spots for the boys in pinstripes has been Aaron Gordon. Look for Scott Skiles to keep the growing forward in the starting roster.

Expect the Magic to Make a Playoff Push — The Magic played horribly for the first month-and-a-half of 2016, blowing leads and playing sleepwalking basketball. Orlando has made it clear that they are embarrassed by their performance on the court, and should come out with a renewed focus.

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