Team: Orlando Magic
Pick: No. 5
Draft class: 2021
This one hurts, because it’s nonetheless so quickly in Suggs’s younger profession. An explosive, dynamic lead guard on a Gonzaga group that made the 2021 NCAA Tournament Final, it was anticipated Suggs can be the Magic’s unstoppable point-of-attack. The Magic already had a ton of proficient two-way wings and noticed 2020 first-round decide Cole Anthony as extra of a backup, main the manner for Suggs to take over as the starter. But Suggs has fallen to the third-string level guard behind Anthony and Fultz. In his rookie 12 months, his protection was atrocious and he was restricted by first a hand damage and then ankle points. Suggs completed his sophomore season with averages of 9.9 factors, 2.9 assists, and three rebounds per recreation whereas showing in additional video games (53) than he had in his rookie season (48). But there have been some indicators of life. He shot 32.7 % from three on the 12 months, a marked enchancment from the 21.4 % of his rookie season, and his protection improved, particularly on steals. He additionally improved his influence on the beginning line-up, exhibiting alternatives for him to partially stay as much as his potential, ending the season with a +11.3 internet score (113.7/102.4 cut up) in 58 minutes with the beginning lineup.
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