The Magic Insider

Magic SG Jalen Suggs Reveals Mindset Ahead of Elimination Game vs. Cavs

Jalen Suggs understands the magnitude of Game 6 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, but the Orlando Magic guard isn't changing much in his routine.

Jeremy Brener

Apr 30, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) drives to the basket against
Apr 30, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) drives to the basket against / Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
In this story:

ORLANDO — Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has a quiet confidence to him.

The confidence stems from trust in his craft, something he's built on every day since being drafted by the Magic three years ago. And this season, he's put it all together in his healthiest campaign yet. But the preparation and culture that's been implemented by the Magic since Suggs was drafted — the same year Jamahl Mosley was hired as head coach — has given the third-year pro confidence going into the biggest game of his career so far.

"I'm going about in the same way that I've gone about the rest of these games," Suggs said. "I don't think there's no difference. Continuing to have the confidence, the joy, the comfortability going into these games. Understanding that again, the work has been done. Everything, all the preparation, workouts, training, going through tough moments, learning moments, all that has gone through. It's happened already, and it's just enjoying this moment being fully present here."

Suggs has trust in himself, his teammates, his coaches, and his preparation. And that's why when Game 6 tips off on Friday, he and his teammates will be ready for the moment.

Game 6 tips off at 7 p.m. ET at the Kia Center on Friday.

Related stories on the Orlando Magic

  • PAOLO BANCHERO JOINS ELITE COMPANY: Paolo Banchero had one of the best offensive performances in Orlando Magic playoff history in their loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. CLICK HERE
  • PG PRAISES PAOLO: The Orlando Magic and Paolo Banchero's performance in the playoffs has caught the eye of Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George. CLICK HERE
  • PAOLO MUST EMBRACE MAMBA MENTALITY: Could flipping a switch and embracing Mamba Mentality against the Cleveland Cavaliers forever alter the legacy of Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic? CLICK HERE
  • GARY HARRIS INJURY UPDATE: Gary Harris exited Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs between the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers early with a hamstring injury. CLICK HERE
  • JARRETT ALLEN INJURY UPDATE: The Orlando Magic could face the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs without Jarrett Allen. CLICK HERE
Published
Jeremy Brener

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.