F/C Marcin Gortat didn’t get to play much as a rookie for the Magic last season but he was effective when given the chance. Gortat played in 6 games (0 starts) for the Magic last season and he averaged 6.8 minutes, 3.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game. Gortat appears to have some upside so it will be interesting to see if they get him a few minutes next season.

Gortat is a 7′0″, 240 pound rookie from Poland. The Magic want him to bulk up just a bit more before they trust him with any playing time. He has only played in 1 game (0 starts) this season for the Magic and he played 2 minutes and scored 2 points and grabbed a rebound.

Many more Duke players fail in the NBA that make it so drafting one is always risky.  Still, the Magic couldn’t really pass on J.J. Redick based on how well he played in college.  He played in 42 games for the Magic and averaged 14.8 minutes, 6.0 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game.  Redick only shot 41% from the floor, but, he hit 38.8% of his three-point shots and 90% of his free-throws.  It’s hard to say at this point whether Redick will be a good player or just another Duke stiff.  Only time will tell.  F/C James Augustine only played in 2 games this season and he averaged 1.0 point, 1.5 rebounds and 1.0 assist per game.

J.J. Redick is finally getting some playing time and he’s shooting well from long range.  Redick is only hitting 39.6% from the floor, but he’s hitting 42.9% of his three point shots for the season.  He has played in 13 games this season and is averaging 13.2 minutes, 4.8 points, 1.1 rebounds and 0.5 assists.  The Magic could really use Redick if he could step up because they are having problems scoring as of late.

Rookie James Augustine has only played in 1 game this season.  He played 4.7 minutes and scored 2 points, grabbed 3 rebounds and dished out 2 assists.

The Magic is playing to good right now to worry about getting rookies playing time.  First round pick JJ Redick has only played in 2 games this season and has averaged 6.7 minutes, 3.0 points, 1.0 rebound and 0.5 assists per game so far this season.

Rookie forward James Augustine has yet to step on the floor.