Magic Starting 5: Markelle Fultz Makes Bold Prediction

The Magic Insider lists five of the biggest NBA storylines in addition to relevant Orlando Magic news and analysis.

Jeremy Brener | Aug 22, 2022

Magic Starting 5: Markelle Fultz Makes Bold Prediction /

Start your day off with ‘Magic Starting 5,’ where we look at five of the NBA's biggest storylines for today, including what's going on with the Orlando Magic.

1. MARKELLE'S BOLD PREDICTION

"Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz is eagerly waiting for his return to the court this season, especially because he has high hopes for his team this season."

2. FRANZ WAGNER: THE NEXT DIRK?

"They have come. And they have gone. And they never really become 'The Next Dirk.' Still, that is what is being said about fellow German and member of the German National team - and member of the Orlando Magic - forward Franz Wagner."

3. NEW WIN PROJECTIONS

"With the NBA releasing the 2022-2023 schedule on Wednesday, sportsbooks followed suit, releasing their future odds for next season. And the oddsmakers from DraftKings would not bet their life savings on the Orlando Magic youth."

4. DENNIS SAVES THE DAY?

"As the U.S. government works to bring home detained WNBA star Brittney Griner, a former NBA star wants to travel to Russia to help. Dallas native Dennis Rodman announced this weekend he plans to get involved. 'I got permission to go to Russia to help that girl,' Rodman said. 'I’m trying to go this week.'"

5. MAGIC FACT OF THE DAY

In his rookie season, Magic guard Jalen Suggs averaged 11.8 points per game while shooting 36 percent from the floor and just 21 percent from beyond the three-point line. He'll look to improve those numbers in his second season.

Published Aug 22, 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.