The Magic have a promising young center in Nikola Vucevic, but offensively he plays more like a power forward, so Noel will fit nicely on that end. Defensively Noel can guard power forwards, leaving the bigger Vucevic to guard centers for now. It may not seem like an ideal fit at first glance, but it actually works really well and could give the Magic a potentially dominant frontline for years to come.
Ben McLemore, SG Kansas Fr. (6-5, 189)
Whether or not the Magic trade Arron Afflalo, they still need depth in the backcourt as well as shooting, something that McLemore can certainly provide and more. In today's NBA, you can play guys like McLemore and Afflalo at the 3 for at least part of the time, so it wouldn't limit the Magic's flexibility both offensively and defensively.
Victor Oladipo, SG Indiana Jr. (6-4, 213)
Similar to McLemore, Victor Oladipo would provide depth for the Magic in the backcourt while being groomed as Afflalo's replacement. Oladipo isn't the scorer that McLemore is, but he is a better defender, and the best in the draft at locking down on the perimeter. While Afflalo's defense has slipped somewhat, he is still very good and would make a lethal combo with Oladipo.
Trey Burke, PG Michigan So. (6-1, 187)
This is seemingly becoming more and more of a longshot as Burke is falling, but it is still a possibility because Jameer Nelson is getting older and declining. Burke is a polished offensive point guard who could likely step in from day one and start for the Magic is they happen to trade Nelson. I doubt the Magic take him otherwise though, as Nelson has some years left on his contract.
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