Orlando Magic see double-edged sword to London trip

The Orlando Magic are trying to correct the course of their season after falling off the last month. The trip to London has the feel of a turning point.

Evan Fournier has good reason to look forward to this upcoming week. There is a rare opportunity for his family to see him play in a meaningful NBA game.

For players like Fournier, Nikola Vucevic and Mario Hezonja, family, friends and countrymen will likely travel across Europe to see the Orlando Magic take on the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. Countless other NBA fans will likely do the same with a regular season game taking place on European soil.

It will be nice for these players specifically. And especially for Fournier, who said he has not…