Jalen Suggs

Safe to pencil in for a hustle play or ten whenever the Orlando Magic are scheduled to perform, Jalen Suggs’ formula on October 28, 2024 called for an entertaining blend of erasing both shots and mistakes, all at once. Lacking mustard on his post entry pass to a teammate, the 2024 All-Defensive Second Team selection amends for his error, playing catch-up on the opposite end through a ferocious chasedown block of Andrew Nembhard’s layup attempt. Energetic, and still capable of more, Suggs pads his heads-up defensive play with a timely, floor-spacing sprint in transition, opening the door for a catch-and-shoot 3-pointer to trim the Indiana Pacers’ late-game lead to four. Elite in his “Robin” role, Suggs worked as the ultimate complementary piece during his All-Star teammate’s 50-point, 13-rebound, nine-assist game, a combination that helped spur a come-from-behind home win. For his tireless efforts, Suggs’ box score ultimately read as follows: 25 points (on 8-of-17 shooting), five rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block, and six 3-pointers.