During the preseason, the biggest question mark facing the team centered on Nikola Vucevic and his defense.
Vucevic had made his name in the league as a stellar offensive player, able to take players to the block and to pop out and score. He put up large scoring numbers and flirted with the All-Star team, if only the Orlando Magic could stay in the Playoff race.
The thing that held him back — and maybe the team — was his defense.
Vucevic was not a rim protector at all. He seemed to lack the lateral quickness to defend pick and rolls.