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Why the No. 46 Pick Is a Hidden Gold Mine for the Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic On SI·Jeremy Brener·19 days ago
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The Orlando Magic hold the No. 46 overall pick in next month's NBA Draft , which doesn't seem like a major opportunity. However, several players have transformed that draft slot to a successful NBA career. Here's a look at five success stories from the No. 46 overall pick in the 21st century: Matt Barnes (2002) Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce holds the ball away from Orlando Magic forward Matt Barnes. | David Butler II-Imagn Images Barnes carved out a gritty 14-season career by transforming himself into one of the league’s premier defenders. After bouncing between several teams early on, including a stint with the Magic in 2009-10, he found his stride as a versatile wing defender and reliable floor spacer. Barnes eventually secured an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2017. His longevity and toughness proved that a mid-second-round pick can become an essential locker-room leader and a high-level rotation piece.…

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