WATCH: Magic Welcome Markelle Fultz Back with Tribute Video in Return

Sacramento Kings guard Markelle Fultz played his first game back in Orlando since his departure from last year's team. Fultz played five seasons with the Orlando Magic.

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) reacts after a basket during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

ORLANDO, Fla. –– Facing his former team, the Orlando Magic, for the first time since his departure, Sacramento Kings guard Markelle Fultz was honored with a tribute video during Saturday's game at the Kia Center.

thank you for the memories @MarkelleF 💙 pic.twitter.com/EXIVRjX51L

— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 29, 2025

Fultz, the No. 1 overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2017 NBA draft, played five seasons with Orlando after the team traded for him at the 2019 trade deadline.

He played 201 career games (149 starts) with the Magic during his tenure. Fultz averaged 11.6 points, 4.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds when wearing a Magic jersey.

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

After not resigning with the team during the offseason, Fultz remained unsigned before Sacramento inked him to a deal for the rest of the season in mid-February.

Fultz received a warm ovation from the Magic faithful in attendance and gestured kindly to them after the tribute video played.

The #Magic welcome back Markelle Fultz: pic.twitter.com/9OywBXu0B2

— Mason Williams (@mvsonwilliams) March 29, 2025

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