Orlando Magic: 3 Players That Disappointed This Season

#2 Mohamed Bamba

Mo Bamba was the 6th overall pick in 2018.

The coaching staff knew he was far from a complete NBA-ready player in many ways and so they tried hard to manage his minutes and maximise his potential throughout the year. Clearly not fit to play starters role yet, Bamba averaged over 16 minutes per game before suffering a leg fracture in January which kept him out for the remainder of the season.

He did not make an immediate impact on the defensive end and the Magic had their worst net rating with Bamba on the court at -15.2 points per 100 possessions. Moreover, Orlando gave up 108.3 points per 100 possessions when Mo was on the floor for them.

As expected, his injury came as a turning point for the team as they made a final dash for the postseason. On the brighter side, the fact that Mo got his taste of the league might prove to be helpful in the longrun.

In the 47 games he played this season, Bamba finished with averages of 6.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game.