Orlando Magic: Top 10 NBA Draft picks in franchise history
4. Dennis Scott (SG/SF) — No. 4 pick in 1990 NBA Draft
Career stats (with the Magic): 446 GP, 14.8 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 2.3 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 1.4 TOV, 42.2 FG%, 40.3 3P%, 78.9 FT%
Dennis Scott had a solid career during his three years at Georgia Tech. Not only was he coming off a junior season in which he averaged 27.7 points and 6.6 rebounds per contest, but he also converted 42 percent of his attempts from three-point range, earning him the nickname 3-D.
Following a dismal 18-64 inaugural season, the Magic selected Scott with the fourth overall pick in the 1990 NBA Draft. From day one, it was obvious Orlando had made the right choice. During his first NBA season, Scott averaged 15.9 points per contest while converting 38 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc and was named to the All-Rookie First Team.
During his seven-year tenure with the Magic, Scott held averages of 14.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. His most notable moments took place in 1990-91 and 1995-96. In those two seasons, Scott averaged 19.9 and 17.5 points per contest, respectively.
It is also worth noting that Scott shot 44 percent from distance (in1995 and 1996) and led the league with 267 three-pointers during the 1995-96 campaign.
Although his numbers dipped somewhat once O’Neal and Anfernee Hardaway were added to the mix, Scott was a stretch-forward during an era in which the position was relatively new to the league.