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The Orlando Magic hired head coach Scott Skiles in hopes of improving, and it worked. They won 10 more games than last season but still have a long way to go. These are the top five mistakes that Orlando made this season.
5. Andrew Nicholson's Inconsistent Playing Time
Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports5. Andrew Nicholson's Inconsistent Playing Time
Andrew Nicholson didn't deserve the inconsistent playing time he got this season, especially in a free agent year. When he was on the court, the Magic were +1.7 per 100 possessions. He was in the 83rd percentile in points per possession on spot-ups.
4. Dewayne Dedmon's Usage
Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports4. Dewayne Dedmon's Usage
Dedmon led the team in offensive rating, total rebound percentage, block percentage and win shares per 48 minutes. Still he had a usage percentage of just 15.2 and averaged only 12.2 minutes per game.
3. Elfrid Payton's Jump Shot
Credit: Getty Images3. Elfrid Payton's Jump Shot
Elfrid Payton is never going to be a great shooter, but he desperately needs to improve. He was just 32.2 percent on jumpers this season, but was still 43.8 percent from the field. Payton is supposed to be the PG of the future.
2. Trouble Getting To The Free Throw Line
Credit: Getty Images2. Trouble Getting To The Free Throw Line
The Magic were 21st in offensive rating, so they could've used some easy baskets. Unfortunately, they never got them. They were last in free throw rate, with Victor Oladipo the only player averaging over three per game.
1. Brandon Jennings Trade
Credit: Getty Images1. Brandon Jennings Trade
The Magic moved Tobias Harris because they have high hopes for the future of Aaron Gordon, but they could've gotten more in return. Brandon Jennings is an expiring contract, while Ersan Ilyasova is one-dimensional and soft.
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