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NBA Players Don't Want to Mess With Magic Guard Admiral Schofield
ORLANDO - Admiral Schofield didn't play a whole lot for the Orlando Magic this season, but when he did, he made a decent-sized impact.
Schofield played in 37 games for the Magic this season averaging 4.7 points and was transferred to a standard four-year deal from his two-way contract midway through the season.
Schofield likely was rewarded a new contract thanks to his hustle and physicality, both of which were welcomed additions to the Magic rotation. That hustle and physicality have taken notice around the league as Schofield was listed by multiple anonymous NBA players as someone they would least like to fight in a survey curated by The Athletic.
Indiana Pacers veteran James Johnson was the most popular answer to the question, followed by Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams, MVP candidate Joel Embiid and Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem.
Schofield got the same amount of votes as reigning Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Oklahoma City Thunder wing Luguentz Dort, one of the most difficult defenders in the league.
This is some good company for Schofield to be apart of and it's nice to know that he has some people recognizing his work and toughness around the league.
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