The Orlando Magic could have their own version of Jrue Holiday in Jalen Suggs.
Among the players to make an impact on defense was Jalen Suggs, who even got a third-place vote for the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year Award. Nine players got more votes than Suggs, including Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday.Holiday is arguably the motor of the Boston Celtics defensive plan, and they are currently trying to do what the Magic couldn't: beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs. They have a 2-1 lead in part due to Holiday's defensive efforts.
Suggs is only 22 years old and has just completed his third NBA season, which reflects that there is a ton of potential in his game. If he can follow along the trajectory Holiday had in his career, he could be a legitimate piece to the championship puzzle trying to be put together in Orlando.: Veteran guard Joe Ingles made an impact in his first season with the Orlando Magic and has a team option for next season.
: Paolo Banchero’s growth in his second season helped guide the Orlando Magic to their best season since 2011 and first playoff appearance since 2020.Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid.
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