Wendell Carter key to Orlando Magic reaching the next level

Wendell Carter has achieved one of his key goals in proving himself durable and available this season. He still has a lot of questions to answer and a lot of appreciation he deserves.

Wendell Carter has been a key defensive piece for the Orlando Magic. But he remains a player who is the target of scrutiny. He still has a big role to play in the Magic's turnaround. | Mike Watters-Imagn ImagesWendell Carter has seemingly only faced criticism in his career.

He was too Earth-bound, unable to make the above-the-rim plays. He struggled with his jumper. He could not stay on the court as he struggled with injuries.

Carter has had his difficulties answering each one of those in kind. But really all he…