Why The Orlando Magic Do The Deal
For Orlando, this deal will depend entirely on where their own first-round pick lands.
If it lands first overall, this is obviously a moot point. They wouldn’t trade the rights to draft Victor Wembanyama for Young, Murray, and a multitude of first-round picks.
Even if it lands second, Orlando should just draft Scoot Henderson. It would be senseless to move this much draft capital for a young star point guard when there’s one right there to draft.
On the other hand, suppose it lands lower. Orlando could decide that it’s time to take a step forward and make a win-now move.
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If they did, acquiring Young ought to bring this roster together. It might just result in something special.