Orlando Magic – Fantasy Basketball Analysis

A lot of NBA experts thought the Orlando Magic would be a solid team this season. However, few could have predicted that the Magic would be arguably the best team in the league. In recent weeks, Orlando has had a host of quality wins and they suddenly look like legit championship contenders.

In both the fantasy basketball world and the NBA world, it all starts with Dwight Howard. He’s once again improved and now he has a case for being the best bigman in the NBA. He can score in the low block and we all know what he’ll do with a free lane to the rim. On top of that, he’s an exceptional rebounder and shot blocker. His only negatives are turnovers and his free throw percentage, however he’s more than making up for those shortcomings these days.

Outside of Howard, the Magic have a trio of very good sidekicks in Rashard Lewis, Hedo Turkoglu and Jameer Nelson. Lewis is having a very good season. He’s scoring the ball, rebounding better, shooting for good percentages and hitting three-pointers by the truck load. Turkoglu isn’t playing as well as last season but his all-around game is helpful and chances are that his numbers will recover as the season progresses.

Nelson might be the biggest story of all. He’s having a career year and has been shooting the ball with amazing accuracy. No one in the NBA is hitting jump shots as consistently as Nelson is currently. On top of his shooting and scoring, he’s getting assists, steals and is avoiding turning the ball over.

With Mickael Pietrus injured, Courtney Lee has emerged as an interesting fantasy basketball prospect. Currently starting at shooting guard, Lee is a rookie who can shoot the ball from anywhere on the court. Also helping the Magic at shooting guard is JJ Redick, who may be worth a fantasy look if he can keep draining threes at his current pace.