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Orlando Magic officially sign Chuma Okeke to rookie contract

The Orlando Magic will give unsigned rookie Chuma Okeke a year to recover and get healthy. (Photo by Sean Berry/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Orlando Magic have officially signed Chuma Okeke to his rookie contract, adding a player the front office has been excited about for more than a year.

The Orlando Magic shocked much of the draft world when the team selected Auburn forward Chuma Okeke with the 16th pick in last year’s Draft.

To fans, the team seemed to need someone who could contribute quickly to a growing playoff team.