Ryan Anderson could end up playing important minutes for the Magic this season.

Anderson was a part of the June trade between the Magic and Nets that sent Vince Carter to Orlando.

"He's a perfect fit for us," Dwight Howard told the Orlando Sentinel. "I call him 'The New Pat Garrity.' I think they play similar styles. I think Ryan's going to be good for our team once he just gets in his mind, 'Coach wants me to shoot every time I'm open.' Then he's going to be great."

Because of Anderson's strong play in training camp, Magic coach Stan Van Gundy has some serious decisions to make to begin the season.

Rashard Lewis will miss the first 10 games of the season because of a suspension, leaving Van Gundy with either Brandon Bass or Anderson at power forward.