Mere seconds removed from reminding the Charlotte Hornets of why he’s on the NBA’s short list of players capable of changing a game’s trajectory defensively, Jalen Suggs found time to deliver a long-distance message along the way. Determined to package his heady defensive play into a sequence, Suggs reads a 3-on-2 advantage in transition, swinging the ball inside to draw the defense’s attention. Drifting backwards into the wide-open left corner, the versatile Orlando Magic guard balances himself into a 3-pointer, in celebration mode before the ball locates the net. Flawless in his cohesion with his teammates, Suggs’ defensive efforts headlined a second-quarter takeover that spurred a 35-point halftime lead on the way to a decisive victory on March 19, 2024. Suggs accompanied his All-Defense Team case with a balanced outing, recording 16 points, four rebounds, six assists, three steals, two blocks, and two 3-pointers. · Mar 19, 2024