Magic Guard Jalen Suggs 'Going to Get a Lot Better' in Offseason

Jalen Suggs has shown a lot of growth in his second season for the Orlando Magic. And he plans on getting even better.

Jeremy Brener | Apr 8, 2023

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ORLANDO - Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs is about to get off the roller coaster that has been his second season in the NBA.

After finding himself in and out of the lineup due to injuries, Suggs has had a tumultuous campaign, but one defined by a lot of potential.

This season, Suggs is averaging just under 10 points per game, but he has shot more efficiently and grown on the defensive side of the ball. And he hopes those trajectories stay true as the offseason approaches.

“I’m going to get a lot better, and I think everybody has a common goal coming into next year," Suggs said. "We’ve shown that we can do it. Now it’s about everybody doing what they’re supposed to do this summer so that we can go accomplish that.”

Suggs' growth as a player is key towards the Magic's success. As the No. 5 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, the Magic views Suggs as a key piece to Orlando's future. And while his numbers are lower compared to his rookie season, he is doing a better job at carving out a role for himself in a crowded Orlando rotation. He's shown that he can do things on the team that few others can, proving his value to the Magic.

At just 21 years old and only 100 career games, Suggs has only scratched the surface on what he can show in the NBA.

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Published Apr 8, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.