Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon battled some injuries as a rookie. Now healthy entering his second season, he looks ready to take the NBA highlight shows by storm. The Wizards needed less than a half to quickly learn that Gordon is going to be a force on the offensive boards if you don't block out properly:
And then he did it again, this time off a wild shot from Elfrid Payton:
Gordon is one of the big reasons the Magic are considered an up-and-coming team entering the 2015-16 season. He's a high-flying talent who can crash the boards with unparalleled athleticism. It's hard to really suggest anything to the defense there other than not to let him get that much space and momentum near the basket.
The 20-year-old forward is known for his defense as much as anything, too. While Gordon will definitely bring value as a rebounder and scorer around the basket on the offensive end, his ability to defend multiple positions and fly around to make plays like this could turn him into a top player:
It's officially time to add the Magic to your NBA watch list.