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CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 10: Head coach Frank Vogel of the Orlando Magic reacts during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on March 10, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 10: Head coach Frank Vogel of the Orlando Magic reacts during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on March 10, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 02: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic reacts in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 2, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 02: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic reacts in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 2, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Season Outcome

So where does this relatively young Orlando Magic roster finish in a depleted Eastern Conference? It largely depends on the development of Orlando’s young core and consistency of players like Evan Fournier and Nikola Vucevic.

They will continue to play solid defense under Vogel, but for Magic fans to start seeing the wins pile up, the offense and 3-point shooting needs to improve.

Aaron Gordon will once again improve and along with Fournier and Vucevic will have this team competing for a playoff spot.

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Prediction: 35-47; 10th in the Eastern Conference, 4th in the Southeast Division

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