The Orlando Magic have had their fair share of hits and misses when it comes to the NBA Draft, and these three guys qualify as the true highlights of the team's 26-year draft history. Here's our list of The 3 Best Draft Picks In Orlando Magic History.
3. Nick Anderson (#11 in 1989)
The first draft pick in Orlando Magic history, Anderson remains one of the most beloved figures in franchise lore. Over his decade-long stint with the Magic, Anderson never dipped below double digits in scoring average while morphing into one of the team's most reliable inside/outside threats on both ends of the floor. Other Magic draft picks may have better stats and resumes to their credit, but Anderson's reliability gives him the nod at #3.
2. Dwight Howard (#1 in 2004)
Howard will likely go down as the most polarizing Orlando Magic player in team history, with his well-publicized rift with former head coach Stan Van Gundy standing as emblematic of his mercurial eight-year stint in Florida. However, Howard's six first-team All-NBA nods and four first team All-Defensive nominations are statistical proof of just how utterly dominant Howard was in the block for the Magic during his prime.
1. Shaquille O'Neal (#1 in 1992)
Simply put, Shaquille O'Neal is the most physically dominant NBA center to have ever laced a pair of gigantic sneakers. While he spent just the first four of his 19 NBA seasons with the Magic, those four years were the genesis of one of the most eye-popping career resumes for any player in league history. 15 All-Star games, 3 Finals MVPs, and 1 NBA MVP award later, you have the make-up of one of, if not the most impactful player we've ever seen.
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