LISTEN: Magic In Win-Win Situation For No. 1 Pick?

The Magic have are in a good spot.

Jeremy Brener | Jun 1, 2022

LISTEN: Magic In Win-Win Situation For No. 1 Pick? /

It's officially June, but we still don't know for sure who the Orlando Magic will take with the No. 1 overall pick until draft night on June 23.

The Magic will have every prospect available on the board, but with three prospects that can make an argument to be the top pick, Orlando finds itself with a good problem to have on its hands.

The Magic could take Auburn's Jabari Smith, a player with potential to become one of the best 3-and-D players in the NBA and a lot of glowing potential that doesn't currently have a ceiling. He can play multiple positions and create a number of different configurations when it comes to lineups.

The team could also opt for Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren, a player who might not be ready to contribute at a high level immediately, but someone who could become one of the best defenders in the league. He's also Jalen Suggs' high school teammate and by choosing him, the Magic can define their team as one with tight chemistry that unfolds on the court.

The Magic could also take Paolo Banchero from Duke, the player who could be the most NBA-ready out of the three top prospects. Banchero's talents make him one of the more intriguing prospects in the draft.

Regardless of which prospect ultimately hears their name called for the first pick, the Magic seem to be in a very comfortable position.

On this episode of Locked On Magic, host Philip Rossman-Reich takes a moment to understand the Magic really are not picking between three really good players. They are picking what type of team they want to be. And Rossman-Reich realizes the Magic really have no bad choices at the top of this draft.

Published Jun 1, 2022

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.