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NBA Free Agency 2017: 5 offseason targets for the Orlando Magic

By Dave Daniels

Nov 16, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) high fives center Nikola Vucevic (9) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Amway Center. The Magic won 89-82. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) high fives center Nikola Vucevic (9) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Amway Center. The Magic won 89-82. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kyle Lowry, Celtics
Apr 15, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) during a break in the action against the Milwaukee Bucks in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Milwaukee defeated Toronto 97-83. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Kyle Lowry

Kyle Lowry has come up short for the Toronto Raptors many times, and a change of scenery might be just what he needs. His team lost in the playoffs for the second season in a row against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lowry has the ability to be a star, but he doesn’t always seem to have the ability do it consistently. The Magic would love to have a veteran like him teach Payton the nuances of the game, and it would give the young point guard time to develop. Lowry averaged an impressive 22.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game last year.

Those numbers are eye-popping, but something tells me he can improve even more. Lowry will most likely stay in Toronto, because that team gave him his first opportunity to be featured in a starring role. But the Magic front office wouldn’t be doing their job if didn’t try to sign him. He would certainly be a significant upgrade over Payton. Lowry has sometimes been misunderstood as a player who doesn’t care enough, but that isn’t a fair assessment of him. He never got a decent shake until he landed in Toronto. And he has proven to be a quality point guard in this league that is currently full of them. The Magic would be lucky to have him.

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