Fans were caught a bit off guard when the Orlando Magic selected Chuma Okeke with the 16th overall pick in the draft.
The Auburn Tigers forward had plenty of talent and first-round buzz. But a torn ACL in the Sweet Sixteen seemed to send his stock tumbling. Although he had surgery to repair the injury in April, it still figured that he would be out for the entirety of the 2020 season.
President of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said he does not expect a rookie to contribute heavy minutes right out of the gate.