Who will dominate the league in 5 years? Top 5 future contenders.

players are in they're prime and they're chances of further development are limited. Rashard Lewis was an overpaid signing for the magic paying $118 million for a guy who averages 19 ppg was not a good move especially since Hedo Turkoglu had a breakout season and happens to play the same position as Rashard. Still Lewis was a good contributor and his signing definitely took the Magic to the next level if he can begin to fit into Stan Van Gundy's offence and begin to play the 4 spot better he could contribute more. Hedo Turkoglu was the man last year having a HUGE season. He should of won the MIP award simply for hitting the game winner against Boston. He showed great improvement under Stan Van Gundy but at 29 can he improve even further. I wouldn't bet against it but don't expect him to be putting up 25 ppg after a 19 ppg season. Jameer Nelson had a tough year, with the death of his father affecting his play he was dropped from the starting line up for a short while, although towards the end of the season his play increased dramatically and he had a brilliant playoff series against Detroit. If he can find more ways to score and assist Superman a little more he could turn into one of the leagues most respected point guards. The signing of Mikael Pietrus was much needed, after having a season of switching between Mo Evans and Kieth Bogans the Magic needed a defensive minded and respected 2 guard. They get that with Pietrus, he's showed phenomenal defense at Golden State and he could be the key to beating Detroit whom the Magic have fallen to for the past 2 season in the post season. Finally Dwight Howard. What is there to say, he's athletic on a godly scale, he has post moves, imagine a more mobile Shaq and there's Dwight Howard. Of course there's the dreaded free throw line that haunts Superman but anything inside of that free throw line is his, regardless of who you are he will haul in rebounds, dunk on you or just send your shot into row Z. If he can overcome his fear of free throws he could turn into a prolific scorer. The Magic have great potential and after a fantastic season i cant see them getting worse, Detroit and Boston should keep an eye out for Superman and his sidekicks.

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New Orleans Hornets.

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