Orlando Magic: Grading The Offseason

Feb 22, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9), forward Tobias Harris (12) and teammates high five against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 103-98. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 25, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers guard C.J. Watson (32) shoots over Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) during the second half at Amway Center. Indiana Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

An Elementary Upgrade

After trading Luke Ridnour to the Memphis Grizzlies for the rights to Janis Timma, the Orlando Magic needed to fill the position of backup point guard. Their choice was elementary, my dear (C.J.) Watson.

Last season with the Indiana Pacers, C.J. Watson averaged 10.0 points and 3.6 assists in 24.9 minutes per game. He started 21 games for the injured George Hill and shot 40 percent from three-point range as well, making his price of three years and $15 million pretty manageable. Ridnour, meanwhile, was traded a grand total of four times this summer. Safe to say Orlando got an upgrade here.

The only way bringing in a veteran presence like Watson could be construed as a bad thing is if you were head of the Tyler Harvey Fan Club and banking on him logging minutes at a backup guard position. The young Magic need to start improving in the win column, so adding an experienced backup like Watson will only help.

Grade: B

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