Elfrid Payton is a sneaky Rookie of the Year candidate, Nikola Vucevic only filmed a reasonably priced expansion and the Orlando Magic’s defense has allowed a highly stingy 97.2 points per 100 possessions during preseason play, based on RealGM.com.
You’re able to accurately cite the fact that the Magic have been such sound statistical stoppers since their preseason schedule comprised the hapless Sixers and Indiana Pacers, but know this: You’re no fun at parties.
Also decidedly unfun: Victor Oladipo’s being sidelined for a while with a horrible injury.
Oct. 23 the team launch relayed the information that was buzz-killing:
Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo will be out indefinitely after suffering a facial break in clinic Thursday, General Manager Rob Hennigan declared now.
Thursday afternoon oladipo, who had been assessed, will experience a corrective surgical procedure on Saturday. He had been hurt after taking an accidental elbow in a practice drill.
Oladipo, last year’s lottery pick and a person the Magic expected would take a leap this season, was battling a bad knee during the preseason. Neither he nor Orlando needed this.
Looks like Payton is going to have a chance to show himself immediately. That is good.
Looks like Ben Gordon is in the mix to start at guard. That’s less great.
Hurry back, Victor.
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