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Shabazz Napier's prospects on the Orlando Magic

Shabazz didn't get much of a shot to shine as a rookie, will that change in Orlando?

There were lofty expectations for Shabazz Napier's rookie campaign before it even began. The national spotlight found Napier as he shouldered UConn on a title run and then things really heated up when LeBron James declared Bazz, "my favorite player in the draft!" Drafted 24th overall by the Charlotte Hornets and eventually dealt to the Miami Heat for Semaj Christon and P.J. Hairston, Napier appeared to be heading to an ideal situation with the world's best player.

But then James bolted Miami for Cleveland and the results in Napier's first year with the Heat were underwhelming at best.