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Magic need to get defensive, start Gordon

Well, what do you know: Magic forward Aaron Gordon finally will exit his teenage years, turning 20 next Wednesday.

He still can't drink legally, but he's old enough to be a key piece to this upcoming season.

That's right.

The Magic desperately need to upgrade their defense — the NBA's version of a welcoming center — to make significant progress. No player on the club is more equipped to come to the rescue than Gordon.

Gordon has unique versatility and a Rodmanesque ability to guard bigs, smalls and just about any other size.