Last season, Nikola Vucevic had a career year on the offensive side of the ball, averaging 18.2 points per game. But there were still very real concerns regarding his defense.
With Scott Skiles‘ resignation and the subsequent hire of defensive guru Frank Vogel, many expected Vucevic to make a leap defensively. Add in the fact the Orlando Magic acquired the player many had pegged as Vucevic’s perfect complement: Serge Ibaka.
Vucevic and the Magic should have been poised to make a huge leap this season.