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13-17. . Orlando Magic. 22. team. 38. The enigma of the NBA is once again an enigma for another week. The latest “what the heck?” moment from the Orlando Magic is the move to send last year’s fifth overall pick, Mario Hezonja, to their NBA Development League affiliate (the Erie Bayhawks). Hezonja was far from a finished product when he was drafted a year ago and took his bumps as a rookie, but he had flashes and moments where the skill and talent that got him selected high in the 2015 NBA Draft shone through. With a new coaching staff in place he has struggled to make any headway on the court from a season ago. Some time in the D-League might be exactly what he needs to get his confidence back and his confidence is his greatest skill. The Magic are going to need to make a trade at some point this year and it’s shaping up that Hezonja could be one of the pieces moved by the February trade deadline. Orlando is sitting just on the cusp of contention and if they are able to string some wins together they might actually emerge from this shipwreck of a season with their heads above water.