Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin playing past everyone’s doubts

It feels like many want to replace D.J. Augustin as quickly as possible. But the point guard has provided the necessary stability for the Orlando Magic.

The Orlando Magic season began with doubt at point guard.

In many preseason position rankings, the Magic’s point guard situation was rated the worst in the entire league. Even more than the Phoenix Suns who are essentially playing Devin Booker as their point guard.

When it comes to trade discussions and the future of the team, point guard is still at the center of everything. Everyone is figuring out how the Magic could acquire a true starting-caliber or promising young point guard — a Lonzo Ball, Spencer Dinwiddie, D’Angelo Russell or…