Holding the fifth pick in Thursday night's NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic were in the perfect spot to make a splash. As the pick drew closer, tension began to build: would the team get Kristaps Porzingis, the stretch four from Latvia, or would they have to settle for one of the wings available? Could they shock everyone and take point guard Emmaunel Mudiay?
With the team finally on the clock, rumors began flying that the team would select Mario Hezonja, the talented, sharpshooting wing from FC Barcelona. A live feed in the Magic's "war room" showed general manager Rob Hennigan and co.