Orlando Magic Receive: C Dwight Powell, 2025 Second-Round Pick (DAL), 2027 Second-Round Pick (DAL) 

Dallas Mavericks Receive: C Mo Bamba 

On the other hand, some don’t like the star + spacing model at all. 

They’ll argue that such heliocentric offenses are too predictable. A team is better off having multiple playmakers – that keeps a defense guessing. 

The Orlando Magic seem to be following this model. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are both big playmaking wings. They’ve also got Markelle Fultz, Cole Anthony, and Jalen Suggs in the backcourt.

All of these guys can make plays when their number is called. Alternatively, the floor spacing between them is limited.

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Obviously, a team full of playmakers who can also shoot would be optimal, but how many of those players even exist? All told, building an NBA team is not an exact science. 

Does this deal get Orlando closer to building their ideal one?