Jalen Suggs has been everything Magic fans hoped for during NBA Summer League in Las Vegas: Hard-nosed, never gives up on plays, can make game-winning plays at both ends of the court.
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— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) August 10, 2021
Now Suggs is done for the rest of Summer League. He sprained his thumb in the Celtics game, he got an MRI, and the Magic are wisely removing any risk and sitting him the remainder of the way.
INJURY UPDATE:
During the first half against Boston yesterday, @OrlandoMagic guard @jalensuggs suffered an injury to his left thumb. An MRI conducted today confirmed a left thumb sprain.As a precautionary measure, Suggs will be sidelined for the remainder of NBA Summer League.
— Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) August 13, 2021
Suggs averaged 15.3 points and 6.3 rebounds a game, plus he shot 35.7% from 3 over three Summer League games. He also started to show some chemistry with Cole Anthony and RJ Hampton, in what could be some combination of the Magic backcourt of the future.
βThe guy is a hooper. He is always ready to hoop and ready to play,β said fellow rookie Franz Wagner. βI think his real personality comes out in the games. He had a great game today and Iβm sure he is going to have a couple of more during the season.β
It was three games, but that was enough to provide hope and all the Magic needed to see.
