As the Orlando Magic continue to work through the dynamics of their roster makeover, emphasis remains on player development and cohesiveness as the regular-season schedule grows shorter.
The goal is to play well and win games in the process, but the youthful Magic can benefit from the leadership and experience of veterans James Ennis, Gary Harris, Terrence Ross, Michael Carter-Williams and Otto Porter Jr.
Regardless of how those players fit into the Magic’s long-term plans, they likely will play an important role over the final 16 games of the regular season.
“I feel like myself, T-Ross, MCW, Bac, Gary, we can help them — all the young guys — have the right approach every game,” Ennis said.