Why The Orlando Magic Do The Deal
By contrast, it doesn’t matter who the Magic draft. We already know this is a fit upgrade for them.
After all, this team has two primary playmakers in Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Those two have shown tremendous potential. They’ve also rendered Fultz a little expendable.
Floor spacing is his primary weakness. By contrast, Vassell is an excellent shooter. This is the type of player the Magic need to support their two-star playmaking forwards.
They shouldn’t worry too much about the pick swap, either. Orlando is stacked with lottery picks, and they should be adding two more this summer.
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Soon, they’ll be looking to get back into the playoffs instead of developing young talent. If Fultz continues to break out in San Antonio, they may have to live with it.