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Magic Starting 5: Franz Wagner Shines; 2 Draft Prospects for Orlando

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1. FRANZ TAKES SOLID STEP

"On the court, I felt like I made a solid step in the right direction on defense," Wagner said. "Being impactful as a help defender as well. Even on the ball, especially the last 20-30 games, I got out of my comfort zone a little bit, I was able to apply a little more pressure. Offensively, I think the game slowed down a little bit for me. Still a lot of things I want to improve upon, a lot of situations where I wish I would've done something else obviously, but overall I think I learned a great deal of things."

2. KEYONTE GEORGE DRAFT FIT

"Despite not having the positional size that Orlando has sought in recent years, George, with some development, could offer a nice mix of both traditional point guard and hyper-active shooting guard," Draft Digest writes.

3. JALEN HOOD-SCHIFINO DRAFT FIT

"Hood-Schifino will likely be in the Magic’s second pick range, if it conveys from Chicago. And as a 6-foot-6 true point guard, he might be high on their board," Draft Digest writes. "A pick-and-roll maestro whose only true knocks were turnovers and inefficient shooting, Hood-Schifino projects to be an eventual three-level scorer with some passing and playmaking chops, as well as some defensive upside.

4. TUESDAY NIGHT'S GAMES

Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics, 7:00 p.m. EST, NBA TV

New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30 p.m. EST, TNT

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns, 10:00 p.m. EST, TNT

5. NBA DRAFT LOTTERY COUNTDOWN

The Magic is 28 days away from the NBA Draft Lottery, where it will be revealed if Orlando will have the opportunity to take Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick.


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