Elfrid Payton is a sneaky Rookie of the Year candidate, Nikola Vucevic just inked a reasonably priced extension and the Orlando Magic’s defense has allowed an exceptionally stingy 97.2 points per 100 possessions during preseason play, based on RealGM.com.
You’re able to correctly cite how the Magic are such noise statistical stoppers because their preseason schedule comprised the hapless Sixers and Indiana Pacers, but understand this: You’re no fun at parties.
Also decidedly unfun: Victor Oladipo’s being sidelined for a little while with a injury.
Oct. 23 the team’s official release relayed the information that was buzz-killing:
Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo will probably be out indefinitely after suffering a facial break in practice Thursday, General Manager Rob Hennigan declared now.
Oladipo, who was assessed Thursday afternoon, will undergo a corrective procedure on Saturday. After taking an elbow during a practice drill he was injured.
Oladipo, last year’s lottery selection and someone the Magic hoped would require a jump this season, was battling a terrible knee during the preseason. Neither he nor Orlando desired this.
Seems like Payton is going to have a chance to prove himself. That’s good.
Seems like Ben Gordon is in the mix to begin at shooting guard. That good.
Back, Victor.

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