The Orlando Magic had a frustrating 2017 season by almost every measure.
The team had Playoff ambitions after making a splash in free agency and making some major trade move. They thought they had the makings of a solid team that could continue growing while taking the steps to win immediately.
Things did not go to plan.
The Magic’s defense collapsed at about the quarter pole of the season and the team slipped to the bottom of the standings. They were out of the Playoff race by January, it seemed. And Orlando ultimately abandoned its plans, trading Serge Ibaka at the trade deadline.