Fansided · Apr 30, 2021
R.J. Hampton should be pushing for more minutes from Orlando Magic
R.J. Hampton has shown plenty of promise in his first run with the Orlando Magic. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
The Orlando Magic need to take their investment in R.J. Hampton more seriously.
The 20-year-old guard has been a curiosity ever since he decided to forgo college and play for the New Zealand Breakers for his gap year before joining the NBA. His struggles there, like fellow rookie Cole Anthony’s struggles, caused him to drop from a surefire Lottery pick to the back end of the first round.
Still, even in his limited time, his skills have been clear. And while Hampton has gotten more playing time since joining the Magic, it still does not feel like enough.