Polarizing is the word that comes to mind when I think of Markelle Fultz. If you watch any of his highlight tapes from his time at the University of Washington in Seattle it is not difficult to spot what may presumably become a generational talent. Markelle has the speed, the handles, powerful slams and the supreme ability to put the ball in the basket from distance. All of the things that are necessary for today’s fast-paced, floor-spacing game.
Read MoreA lot of us Magic fans go back and forth on twitter with our projected starting lineups and projected bench lineup. Orlando has been blessed with youth and length which serves the team well. This also sets up a bit of a puzzle aspect to development because a lot of our brightest stars were young players last year, and with the acquisition of a veteran starter who has playoff experience in Al-Farouq Aminu and the retaining of our all-star Nikola Vucevic makes those lineups difficult to gauge. This is our prediction of who will start the year as starters and why:
Read MoreHis name alone raises eyebrows, and he plays with the intensity that a name such as Khem Birch commands. Khem Birch, it’s not the guy who makes national headlines or consistently shows up on highlight reel’s, he isn’t flashy or extremely quick. He is, however, a team player, someone who is willing to put his body on the line to nab a rebound and help his team with incessant effort in desperate moments.
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