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Austin Dobbins

Austin Dobbins

Joined: Sep 16, 2025

Austin also writes for the Five Reasons Sports Network, covering all South Florida sports. As a current athlete, Austin specializes in in-depth analysis, player profiles, combining on-field knowledge with strong storytelling to cover football, basketball, and beyond. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Business Management at Webber International University. Twitter: @austindobbins13

Mar 31, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) brings the ball up court during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
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The Orlando Magic have fell mighty short of expectations putting them in a position where they may be a part of the NBA's play-in tournament, the worst place to be in the NBA. So, who can help them move up the ladder?

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Dec 13, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley reacts on the bench against the New York Knicks during the third quarter at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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The Orlando Magic are underperforming and the same issues that have existed since Jamahl Mosley was hired persist. Can the Magic turn it around or is this the beginning of the end for Mosley's tenure.

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Dec 9, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots against Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
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So far this season Banchero is averaging 20.9/8.4/4.4 this season while shooting 43.9% from the field. Right around his career average, yet there are two key areas offensively where he is lacking.

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