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Tristan Da Silva faces make-or-break year as Orlando Magic look to contend

Related Topics: Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero

The Orlando Magic have opened the path for Tristan da Silva to contribute to a title-contending team. They need the second-year forward to step up.

Tristan da Silva had a solid rookie season. But the Orlando Magic will need more from him in his second year as they aim to climb into contention. | Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Tristan da Silva was drafted to play quickly after playing four years at Colorado, but he was not expected to play this quickly or play meaningful basketball this quickly.

The injury to Paolo Banchero and then Franz Wagner threw the rookie into the fire almost immediately.