Magic Hope to Find Gems With Pair of Second Round Picks

ORLANDO – While most of the basketball world continues to debate and deliberate who the lottery picks will be in Thursday night’s NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic have broadened their focus much wider in their pursuit of difference-making talent.

After all, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that an under-the-radar, yet ready-to-shine star could be lurking in the night’s second round, and the Magic are eager to find them.

That’s a big reason why President of basketball Operations Jeff Weltman, GM John Hammond and several other staffers worked through the weekend – save for a few hours to celebrate Father’s Day with their families – while pouring over game footage and ranking potential…