Team Overview

Offense:
102.8, 6th

Defense:
95.3, 4th

Returning players:
C Dwight Howard
G Vince Carter
C Marcin Gortat
F Rashard Lewis
G Jameer Nelson
F Mickael Pietrus
F Brandon Bass
F Ryan Anderson
F Matt Barnes.

Free agents:
G J.J. Redick (restricted)
G Anthony Johnson (unrestricted)

Areas of strength:
Dwight Howard and Marcin Gortat are probably the best starting center and best backup center in the league. And in a league that's bereft of quality big men, that makes the Magic the envy of everyone. Both have barely tapped their prime.

Needs work:
Vince Carter is approaching middle age and is no longer the feared scorer he was in Toronto and for a time, New Jersey. As his shooting percentage drops, the Magic's hunt for his replacement at the 2-guard should rise, especially with J.J. Redick a restricted free agent.

Two stats that matter:
0 -- Number of games Fran Vazquez, No. 1 in 2005, played for Orlando.

1 -- Number of drafted players who became All-Stars since the Magic took Shaquille O'Neal in 1993 (Dwight Howard).

The way to go:
If the Magic have already given up on Brandon Bass, who didn't play much this season, then Gani Lawal (6-9) from Georgia Tech could be an option. That, or the best shooter available.