Michael Carter-Williams knew his shot was off. That statement on its own is probably not super noteworthy. The knock on Michael Carter-Williams and why he has found himself falling from once-Rookie of the Year to 10-day contract is his shooting.
That was never why the Magic signed him and gave him a chance.
So when Carter-Williams fired an open 3-pointer, it was good to see him willing to take the shot. But it is what he did next that has made him a key part of the Magic’s playoff hopes.
He knew he missed immediately and started to run toward the rim.