The Orlando Magic have some new blood on the floor against the Milwaukee Bucks.
are welcoming a new member of their team in veteran point guard Jevon Carter and he was able to get some action in his first game with the squad. Carter was signed by the Magic last week after he was waived by the Chicago Bulls.
Now, he's traded in his red for blue and making his Magic debut against the Milwaukee Bucks. "Originally selected in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft by Memphis, Carter has appeared in 435 career NBA regular season games with Memphis, Phoenix, Brooklyn, Milwaukee and Chicago, averaging 5.2 ppg., 1.6 rpg. and 1.5 apg. in 15.0 minpg., while shooting .381 from three-point range and .812 from the free throw line," a press release read. "Carter played in 142 career games during four seasons at the University of West Virginia, averaging 12.3 ppg., 3.9 apg., 3.7 rpg. and 2.24 stlpg. in 29.9 minpg. As both a junior and senior , he captured the Lefty Driesell Award , the National Association of Basketball Coaches Defensive Player of the Year and the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. Carter is the only player to ever be named to the Big 12 All-Defensive Team four times. He stands as West Virginia’s all-time leader in steals with 330."The Magic are hoping that Carter can provide a spark for the team on both ends of the floor. Carter made 23 appearances for the Bulls earlier this season, averaging 5.4 points per game while shooting over 41 percent from beyond the 3-point line., the rookie guard who has impressed in the playing time he has gotten this season. Many believed Richardson would carve out more of a role when Tyus Jones was traded to the Charlotte Hornets before the deadline, but questions now linger after the team signed Carter. The Magic are seeing what they have now with Carter to determine what combination of players works best for the stretch run and playoffs. It isn't much time given the fact that the Magic are up big against the Bucks in the fourth quarter, but it's some playing time nonetheless. The Magic are playing the Bucks inside the Kia Center in Orlando. Fans can watch the game exclusively on Peacock.Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.
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