To understand why the Orlando Magic used the fourth pick in the 2014 NBA Draft to select Aaron Gordon, just watch the tapes of the Magic’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 3 and the Magic’s win over the Milwaukee Bucks on April 4.
The 6-foot-9 rookie dazzled in both games.
In the fourth quarter in Minneapolis, Gordon’s defense stifled Andrew Wiggins.
One night later in Milwaukee, Gordon blocked a driving layup attempt by Michael Carter-Williams, showing so much recovery speed and leaping ability that even Bucks fans uttered a collective “Ooooo!