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The Orlando Magic have a surplus of level guards.
Jalen Suggs is the starter, with Cole Anthony offering an offensive prompt the bench and Anthony Black ready in line to get his alternative.
The veteran Cory Joseph can also be seeking to crack the rotation, all whereas Paolo Banchero additionally runs the purpose at occasions.
That’s why Jalen Suggs’ contract aspirations may put him in a troublesome spot with the group.
In accordance with a report by NBA insider Marc Stein, the Gonzaga product is seeking to get round $30 million per yr in his subsequent contract (by way of NBA Central).
Suggs is an excellent defender and strong playmaker, however he has but to turn into an element as a shooter.
To date, he’s averaged 11.5 factors with 3.5 rebounds and three.2 assists per recreation on 42.2% capturing and 33.3% from past the arc.
Granted, $30 million a yr gained’t be so much in a few years by NBA requirements, however given how stacked his staff is and Black’s upside as a pass-first level guard, Suggs’ wage aspirations may lead the staff to make a troublesome resolution.
The Magic are an up-and-coming staff that needs to be very enjoyable to look at subsequent season, and if Suggs desires to receives a commission, he may have greater than sufficient motivation to be at his finest and show his price.
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