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Evolving in the Matrix: Aaron Gordon Should Follow the Shawn Marion Blueprint

"(It represents) how wide I want the fans' eyes to be," Aaron Gordon told Fox Sports Florida's Ken Hornacek after the first game of his rookie season, referring to his "00" jersey number with the Orlando Magic.

Those eyes are only going to grow wider if he follows in the footsteps of a certain four-time All-Star who now serves as a great model for this talented teenager's development.

Gordon has never been the most traditional top-level NBA prospect, relying more on his defensive chops and ability to shift from one position to another as he attempts to cement his lofty stock with the Magic.