Marcin Gortat (7'0 240 C) had a strong statement game for the Orlando Magic tonight. File this in the "nice flash of potential department" for the rookie from Poland.
Normally when you think of the leading rebounder and shot-blocker for the Magic, national team player Dwight Howard comes to mind. But tonight, playing only 22 minutes behind Dwight Howard, Gortat led the team in both rebounding (with 12), and shots blocked (with 3), while picking up only 2 fouls. Very nice start for the young big man. Especially when compared with Howard's mere 8 rebounds and 2 blocks (and 4 fouls) in his 28 minutes.
Hopefully, Gortat's talent will be recognized and he will see some reasonable minutes.
However, with the NBA being what it is, an entertainment spectacle rather than a pure competition of basketball excellence, the chances are slim to none that Gortat will displace many of "superstar" and "freak athlete" Dwight Howard's minutes.
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