As the Orlando Magic prepare for a season with grand ambitions, all eyes are on Jalen Suggs and a hopeful return to the 2023-24 form he displayed as a shooter. It's an expectation that may be lofty, but is founded in both need and history.
With a vastly improved depth chart and the addition of the backcourt scoring threat Orlando needed, Suggs' jump shot is the final ingredient for a true contender to emerge.
The Magic have bolstered their backcourt by acquiring Desmond Bane, Tyus Jones, and Jase Richardson. Bane is a proven commodity who has averaged 21.