The 2016 Magic roster was assembled with the hope of turning around the franchise's fortunes. Led by head coach Frank Vogel, who was hired in the offseason, the team had high expectations heading into the season. On the offensive end, the Magic had a talented core of players. Nikola Vucevic was the team's leading scorer and rebounder, providing a consistent inside presence. Evan Fournier, Victor Oladipo, and Aaron Gordon all had the ability to contribute scoring from the perimeter, creating a well-rounded offensive attack. Defensively, the Magic had several key contributors.

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2016-17 Orlando Magic Roster

National Basketball Association (NBA)
Team Record: 29-53
in the NBA's Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference
Coach: Frank Vogel (29-53)
Location: Orlando, Florida
Attendance: 727,875, Avg. 17,753 in 41 home dates

The Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association ended the 2016-17 season with a record of 29 wins and 53 losses, in the NBA's Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference.

Evan Fournier netted a team-leading 1,167 points for the Magic, and Nikola Vucevic accounted for 779 rebounds. Elfrid Payton dished out 529 assists for the squad.

On defense, Elfrid Payton added 88 steals.

Frank Vogel coached the team.

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Magic's Roster for 2016-17 Signifies Defensive Emphasis

ORLANDO – All throughout his short time in Orlando, new Magic coach Frank Vogel has talked about his vision of building ``a defensive monster’’ that the team can count on every night to suffocate foes and produce consistent success.

It was how Vogel won big in Indiana, leading the Pacers to five playoff appearances and two Eastern Conference Finals in 5 ½ seasons. And it’s how Vogel wants to win in Orlando – even if focusing on the defensive end of the floor runs completely counter to what the rest of the NBA seems to be doing by stockpiling 3-point shooters and ``small-ball’’ scoring threats.

With so much of the NBA dead set on going small, the Magic instead are thinking big. Very big when you consider they could have two of the league’s premier shot-blockers on the floor at the same time next season.

With the Magic’s draft-night trading for shot-swatter Serge Ibaka, their signings of free-agent defenders Bismack Biyombo and Jeff Green and the retention of defensive aces Aaron Gordon and Elfrid Payton, Orlando certainly seems to have monstrous potential on the defensive end of the floor next season. So much so that Green – the 6-foot-9, 235-pounder who can guard five positions when needed – has already started to dream of the possibilities on the defensive end of the floor next season. He spoke about those possibilities on Thursday after signing his free-agent contract with the Magic.

``When you think about it, it’s scary,’’ Green said of the Magic’s potential to be an elite defensive team next season. ``But it’s about transferring it to the floor. It starts Day 1 when we all enter the gym together and we start practice and transferring it to the games. It’s going to take time together as a team. Great things aren’t going to happen overnight. We just have to come into the gym every day and trust the process.’’

GM Rob Hennigan and Vogel have systematically gone about re-working a Magic defense that allowed far too much dribble penetration last season and had little rim protection when those scorers got into the paint. In Ibaka and Biyombo, the Magic have two of the NBA’s most feared shot-blockers and players who also have the mobility to check smaller players when switched out onto the perimeter. Green has both the size to bang with post-up big men and the quickness to chase wing players around the perimeter.

Assuredly, Hennigan and Vogel are well aware of the effect that defense played on successful teams in the NBA this past season. To wit:
BULLET Of the top 13 teams in defensive rating (points allowed per 100 possessions) last season, 12 reached the playoffs. Orlando started strong defensively last season, but it went through a frustrating free-fall over the final 48 games and plummeted to 17th in defensive rating (104.6 points per 100 possessions).

Defensively, the Magic had several key contributors. Bismack Biyombo, who was signed in free agency, was one of the best shot-blockers in the league, providing a strong presence in the paint. Serge Ibaka, who was acquired in a trade, brought his reputation as a versatile defender to the team.

Despite the talent on the roster, the Magic struggled to find consistent success on the court. Injuries to key players, including Vucevic and Oladipo, hampered the team's ability to build chemistry and gain momentum. The team also struggled with consistency, often following up strong performances with lackluster efforts. Ultimately, the 2016 Magic roster fell short of expectations, finishing with a record of 29-53 and missing the playoffs. The season served as a learning experience for the team, highlighting the need for improvement in several areas. Looking ahead, the Magic would make changes to the roster in subsequent seasons, aiming to build a team capable of competing for championships. The 2016 season would serve as a stepping stone in the team's journey toward success..

Reviews for "Assessing the depth of the 2016 Magic roster"

1. John - 2/5 - I have been a fan of the Magic for years, but I was extremely disappointed with the 2016 magic roster. The team lacked star power and cohesion on the court. The players seemed to lack chemistry and struggled to find a rhythm throughout the season. Additionally, the team lacked a true leader who could take charge and guide them to success. Overall, I was unimpressed with the performance of the 2016 magic roster, and I hope to see significant improvements in the future.

2. Sarah - 1/5 - As an avid basketball fan, I was left frustrated and disappointed with the 2016 magic roster. The team seemed to lack any sort of strategy or direction. The players appeared to be playing individual basketball rather than working together as a cohesive unit. It was evident that there was a lack of talent and depth on the roster, making it difficult for the Magic to compete against stronger teams in the league. I hope that the organization takes the necessary steps to rebuild and create a more competitive team in the future.

3. Mike - 2/5 - The 2016 magic roster was a major letdown. The team lacked consistency and struggled to find their identity on the court. There were numerous instances where the players seemed disinterested and lacked the drive to win games. Additionally, there were several questionable coaching decisions that further hindered the team's performance. Overall, it was a frustrating season to watch as a fan, and I hope the Magic make significant changes to their roster moving forward.

4. Emily - 2/5 - The 2016 magic roster was underwhelming, to say the least. The team lacked depth and relied heavily on a few key players to carry the load. There was a lack of offensive creativity and defensive intensity, making it difficult for the Magic to compete on a consistent basis. The lack of talent and experience on the roster was evident, and it was clear that the team was not equipped to compete at a high level. I hope that the organization takes the necessary steps to improve the roster and build a more competitive team in the future.

The young talent that emerged on the 2016 Magic roster