Orlando Magic: 3 perfect combinations for their pair of 1st-round picks

2. Cam Whitmore and Dariq Whitehead

Wing city! Orlando double-dips at the wing position in this scenario, grabbing Villanova’s Cam Whitmore and Duke’s Dariq Whitehead. This is probably on the riskier end of the spectrum as far as potential Orlando outcomes go, but both Whitmore and Whitehead have legitimate star potential if properly cultivated.

In Whitmore, the Magic are getting one of the draft’s truly special athletes. With the sleek, powerful build of an NFL running back, Whitmore can charge down the lane and glide toward the rim with unrivaled grace and power. He can accelerate from standstill to full speed in the blink of an eye and he’s already stronger than your average NBA wing at 18 years old.

The Magic do, again, love big, versatile athletes. Whitmore isn’t quite as polished as his potential top-6 peers, but he puts pressure on the rim, his 3-point shot projects favorably, and he’s a monster defender in the making. Orlando won’t need Whitmore to be a go-to scorer right away; he’d be able to space the floor, attack off the catch, and provide a vertical threat at the rim. It’s a good spot for him to grow.

Whitehead enters the NBA with a slightly more complicated reputation. His high school tape was suggestive of a top-10 pick. His Duke tape, not so much. Whitehead recently underwent his second foot surgery of the year. Lingering health concerns can scare teams off, but Orlando has the luxury of extreme depth and two lottery picks. Why not take the gamble? At worst, Whitehead is a 42.4 percent collegiate 3-point shooter with positional size, touch around the rim, and plus instincts as a passer.