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NEW YORK – When the Orlando Magic signed free-agent forward Jason Smith last July it seemed to be simply a move designed to replace Kyle O’Quinn, who left via a sign-and-trade transaction after inking an offer sheet with the New York Knicks.
As it turns out, Smith has been a major upgrade off the bench for the Magic on both ends of the floor.