Orlando Magic

With the arrival of first-round picks Cole Anthony and Franz Wagner in consecutive drafts, excitement for the future has reached a fever pitch for the Orlando Magic. Each made an immediate impact as a rookie, with Anthony averaging 12.9 points per game and Wagner going for 15.2 per night while earning a spot on the All-Rookie First Team in 2022. Anthony also improved across the board in his second season, bumping his scoring average to 16.3 and averaging better than five rebounds and assists. Against the Chicago Bulls on February 1, 2022, the potential of the Wagner-Anthony duo is instantly evident. Wagner showcases his athleticism on a shifty drive to the bucket, while Anthony does the same thanks to an unselfish dish by his rookie teammate. Not to be outdone, Anthony feeds Wagner with a beauty of a one-handed bounce pass in transition, leading to an emphatic slam. The pair combined for 42 points, eight rebounds, 12 assists and three steals, one of several signs that good things are on the horizon in Orlando. · Feb 1, 2022