Magic's Markelle Fultz Suffers Torn ACL vs. Cavaliers, Out for Season

Fultz suffered a non-contact left knee injury during the first quarter of Orlando's game Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Magic guard Markelle Fultz suffered a non-contact left knee injury during the first quarter of Orlando's game Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team later announced that an MRI revealed a torn ACL, ending Fultz's season.

MARKELLE FULTZ INJURY UPDATE: pic.twitter.com/2PLDBUdLGF

— Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) January 7, 2021

Fultz, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft, signed a three-year, $50 million extension with the Magic on Dec. 21 after averaging 12.1 points and 5.1 assists in his first campaign with the team last season. In seven games of action this season, Fultz has averaged 14.3 points and 6.1 assists per game.

Fultz's first two NBA seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers were largely derailed by a shoulder ailment that affected his shooting and was eventually diagnosed as Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

Fultz released a statement thanking fans for their support after news of his injury was revealed.

#F2G 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/AJCuREAIM9

— Markelle Fultz (@MarkelleF) January 7, 2021

“Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers during this time. God has a plan for me and I know that this adversity will only make me stronger in the end,” the statement read. “I believe in my brothers on this team and we have so much more to prove. To all the fans, keep riding with us. I’m going to approach this recovery with all my heart and be the best teammate I can be to this organization. Faithful to the grind.”