The Orlando Magic are well positioned to enter the second year of their respective rebuild under Jeff Weltman and John Hammond.
With a promising core of Jonathan Isaac, Mo Bamba, and Aaron Gordon, in addition to youngsters like Melvin Frazier, Wesley Iwundu, and Jarell Martin, the Magic have the makings of what could be a team on the rise.
However, one thing continues to elude the Magic on their quest to building a culture worthy of a future contender: strong, locker room leadership.
Last season, a dark cloud hung over the Magic locker room, as players continually suggested that they needed to trust each other more, and follow the coach’s instructions.