The Orlando Magic have had to be resilient in the face of the injuries to the team's two biggest stars. That has put the spotlight on Jalen Suggs as he steps into the starring role for the first time. The emotional Magic guard is finding success but still carries a heavy burden.
Jalen Suggs has been thrust into the spotlight with the injuries to Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner as the team asks him to take on the role of star player for the Orlando Magic. He has ridden the ups and downs of that so far, rising to the challenge on many occasions but feeling the weight of that responsibility after the Magic's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday.
Suggs is always going to wear his emotions on his sleeve. He cares and that is why Magic fans love him. But it will take more and take composure to succeed during this stretch.
It will also take the Magic finding their identity and committing to their way to win as they prepare for a more manageable 20-day, 7-game homestand to end December.
0:00 Intro
7:21 Orlando Magic's Journey
10:24 Jalen Suggs' Burden
16:06 Magic's Defensive Identity
20:11 Magic's Culture and Identity
23:19 Magic's Schedule Challenges
26:53 Upcoming Homestand
28:26 Paolo Banchero's Return
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