http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sp...ndo-magic-sign-power-forward-malik-allen.html The Orlando Magic announced the signing of power forward Malik Allen on Thursday, bringing the Magic’s roster to 15 players and 13 guaranteed contracts. Terms of Allen’s deal aren’t disclosed, but the contract certainly won’t be guaranteed past training camp. Allen, a 6-foot-10 journeyman who has played with seven teams over his nine-year NBA career, appeared in 51 games with Denver last season. He traditionally plays power forward — a position the Magic are overloaded at — so it’s safe to assume he’ll need some help (injury, trade, etc.) to make Orlando’s regular-season roster. That said, if the Magic decide Daniel Orton isn’t ready to see the floor this year, it’s possible Allen could become Orlando’s third big man behind Marcin Gortat, essentially playing the Adonal Foyle role of last year. Allen’s not exactly a banger — he’s more of a finesse, jump-shooting big man — so he wouldn’t be ideal for this role. Two-thirds of his shots were jumpers last season, says Ben Q. Rock with some help from HoopData. Allen’s best year was 2003, when he averaged career highs of 9.6 points and 5.3 rebounds for the Miami Heat. Also, as Philip Rossman-Reich notes, Allen is a certified Magic killer — his 8.3 points per game against the Magic is higher than his output against any other team.
