The Orlando Magic began their latest rebuilding phase Thursday night with Gonzaga point guard Jalen Suggs falling right in their laps at No. 5. They then turned around and snagged Michigan center Franz Wagner of Michigan at No. 8.
With their first pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic found Suggs still sitting on the board when they were on the clock to make their No. 5 selection. Sticking with their intention to take the best available players, Orlando drafted the Gonzaga point guard too begin their rebuilding project.
The Magic might have been thrown another NBA Draft-night curve ball when FSU and Montverde Academy product Scottie Barnes was selected at No.