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Orlando Magic: 5 options for pick No. 25 in 2017 NBA Draft

By Max Holm

Nov 23, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Edrice Bam Adebayo (3) shoots the ball against the Cleveland State Vikings in the first half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Edrice Bam Adebayo (3) shoots the ball against the Cleveland State Vikings in the first half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 7, 2016; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Derrick White (21) releases a successful three point attempt over Xavier Musketeers guard J.P. Macura (55) in the first half at the Coors Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2016; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Derrick White (21) releases a successful three point attempt over Xavier Musketeers guard J.P. Macura (55) in the first half at the Coors Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Derrick White, PG/SG, Colorado

If Orlando is okay taking an older prospect at No. 25, they may want to opt for Derrick White, even over someone like Semi Ojeleye. White was a late bloomer, but has everything you’d want in a modern combo guard.

Due to his ability to shoot from anywhere on the floor, White could play in lineups with Payton, offering secondary ball handling. White could even play some backup point guard thanks to his playmaking and shooting touch.

The key to his appeal is both his shooting and two-way play. White racked up a plethora of blocks and steals in his one year at Colorado. Additionally, he has a decent wingspan and athletic tools to be a solid defender, maybe even better than that.

He is the only player in Sports-Reference’s data base to have a season scoring 18 points, shooting 39 percent from three, and with a 2.2 steal rate and 4.9 block rate! That shows just how many aspects of the game White can influence.

Given that Orlando is getting younger with its first pick, it may be better off taking a guy here who can contribute right away, even if he’ll be a 23-year-old rookie.

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