#1 Mo Bamba

When Mo Bamba was drafted by the Magic last summer, he was expected to immediately slot into the teams starting lineup. Nevertheless, Orlando was unable to move Nikola Vucevic, and the Montenegrin has since gone on to enjoy the best season of his career, earning a first All-Star appearance.

Vucevic's career year has relegated Bamba to the bench, and the center has started just once during his debut year. In his limited time on the court, Bamba has also struggled offensively, shooting just 48% from the field, most notably struggling from both the three-throw line and from three-point range.
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The Magic are believed to be preparing to offer Vucevic a new contract this summer, and if an extension is agreed, it is hard to see an increased role for Bamba. Ultimately, the Magic have plenty of other youth on their roster, and Bamba may be a necessary sacrifice.
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