Fansided · Nov 5, 2025
Tristan da Silva is the exception to the rule Magic desperately needed
The Magic can't seem to find a semblance of consistency, but Tristan da Silva is the exception to the rule.
New Orleans Pelicans v Orlando Magic | James Gilbert/GettyImagesIn a season that's been defined by inefficiency, Tristan da Silva has offered a welcome change of pace to the Orlando Magic. He's shooting the lights out at a time when Orlando has struggled to do so and is showing early signs of being able to become a potential cornerstone.
In the process, da Silva has revealed a crucial fact about the Magic's youth movement: There's far more reason for optimism than the 2024-25 season may have implied.