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2018 Orlando Magic Player Outlook: Wesley Iwundu

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The Orlando Magic had a lot invested in the 2017 NBA Draft. Their number and their draft picks, accumulated largely from the Dwight Howard trade, were coming up. Entering draft night, the Magic had four picks coming their way — including their own valuable pick at No. 6.

The 2017 Draft, in president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman’s estimation, was not deep enough to support taking four players. The Magic themselves were not in a position to take on four rookies. After all, Orlando still had young veterans and finding playing time for them all would prove difficult.