The Orlando Magic is coming off an impressive season, breaking their playoff drought and securing a Top 5 seed in the Eastern Conference. Following this impressive run, the Magic have been active in the offseason, making significant moves to enhance their roster for the upcoming year.
The Magic signed Tristan Da Silva and re-signed Gary Harris, along with Moritz Wagner, Franz Wagner, Jalen Sugg, and Jonathan Isaac, to veteran extensions. They also brought in guard Trevelin Queen and signed guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Overall, the Magic have invested significantly, spending $652 million on free-agent signings and extensions this offseason.
However, despite the significant financial investments and Paul George’s belief in the Magic’s roster, NBA fans have not held back their skepticism regarding the players the Magic have chosen to strengthen their roster.
Many fans expressed doubts about the effectiveness of these signings, predicting a lackluster season for the Magic in the upcoming year.
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Amid them, a few fans share their hope for the upcoming season of Orlando with this bunch of extensions and signings.
Orlando Magic’s Latest Roster Addition Shares Heartfelt Message
Jalen Suggs is the latest addition to the Orlando Magic, having recently agreed to a significant contract extension worth $150.5 million. After the extension was announced, Suggs expressed his excitement in a post on X.
“So many deserve so much praise and thanks for their sacrifices and help to make today my reality. This is surreal; I’m so thankful to them and God for his unfailing love. Orlando, I was never leaving you, you’re my home. The people in this city are my family 4L. I love you 407!” he wrote.
Suggs began his NBA journey after being drafted No. 5 overall by the Magic in the 2021 NBA Draft. Last season, he played in 75 games, averaging 12.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists.
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