ANDREW NICHOLSON RUMORS
Andrew Nicholson sees ways to improve from rookie season
ORLANDO, Fla. Andrew Nicholson is far from the first player in NBA history to have experienced defeat more often as a rookie than he did during four years in college.
The Orlando Magic were pleased with the mental toughness their first-round draft pick of a year ago showed during the occasional ups and many downs of a 20-62 season. Its Nicholsons physical toughness which will be...
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Andrew Nicholson wraps up rookie year by speaking at Canadian sports leadership conference
The Magic made Andrew Nicholson the 19th pick in the NBA Draft nearly a year ago.
It seems like Nicholson has been playing longer, since his refined post game made him an immediate impact player for the Magic. Moreso than any of the other rookies on the Magic's roster.
He still has a lot to improve on -- specifically on the defensive end. But Nicholson's post game...
Nicholson off the Bench a Permanent Solution?
Andrew Nicholson, just like plenty of players on this current Magic squad, has a major flaw this season. Defense.Orlando as a team is ranked 25th in the league in defensive efficiency. But ineptitude in guarding even on a mediocre level has been extra evident with Andrew. The problem for Andrew is that Harkless and Harris actually guard quite well and that’s a main reason why...
What has happened to Andrew Nicholson?
Things were going great for Andrew Nicholson.
His advanced post game made him a player who could instantly get inserted into the lineup and produce for the Magic. Orlando could trust him with the ball to score more often than not. It was refreshing to see from the rookie that he was able to contribute almost immediately.
Nicholson though has recently found himself buried...
National audience reviews Maurice Harkless, Andrew Nicholson
Monday's loss to the Heat was the first national exposure for the post-trade Orlando Magic. It came a little sooner than perhaps expected because the Heat are on that incredible win streak and the Heat flexed their muscles with that impressive 20-2 run in the third and fourth quarters that turned a two-point deficit into a rout.
This whole season, particularly the end of...
Nicholson heading to Rising Stars Challenge game
Magic rookie forward Andrew Nicholson has been chosen as a replacement for the Rising Stars Challenge game at the All-Star weekend in Houston.
Nicholson replaces Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond, who can't play because of a back injury.
Nicholson has appeared in 48 games this season for Orlando and made his 14th start against Portland on Sunday night. The 19th overall...
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February 10, 2013
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Andrew Nicholson picked for Rising Stars
Orlando forward Andrew Nicholson will take part in the coming NBA All-Star festivities, the Magic announced Sunday. Nicholson will replace Detroit's Andre Drummond, who is injured, in the Rising Stars Challenge.
Nicholson will play on Team Shaq, while teammate Nikola Vucevic will be playing for Team Chuck, introducing the possibility that the two young Magic big men could face...
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February 10, 2013
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Andrew Nicholson double-doubles in first start since Big Baby's injury
Orlando Magic rookie Andrew Nicholson double-doubled in his first start since Glen Davis broke his foot. Nicholson scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. He added an assist, a steal and two blocks in 33 minutes. It was a strong showing in the Magic's loss to the Celtics.
In nine previous starts, Nicholson averaged 9.9 points, 4 rebounds, .6 assists, .7 steals and .2 blocks...
Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis Wants His Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Doesn’t Appear to Be a Pineapple Fan (Video)
Glen “Big Baby” Davis wants his peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and he wants it now.
Davis recently decided to call out teammate Andrew Nicholson in the Magic locker room for not carrying out his rookie responsibility, which apparently involves him bringing Davis a sandwich. Nicholson, however, played it off as if he didn’t know he was required to serve as the team’s pregame...
Magic Wands: Nicholson a man of few words, big game
Andrew Nicholson has been a steady contributor for the Magic in the first 20 games of the season and has made Rob Henningan look pretty smart for taking the four-year forward from St. Bonaventure.
As Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel reveals, Nicholson has always been a bit understated. But he has always talked big on the court -- like that career-high 16-point performance...
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