The Orlando Magic, owners of the Nos. 1, 32 and 35 picks in the NBA draft, can have a number of possibilities so as to add to their roster on June 23.
After kicking off a rebuild in March 2021, the Magic have already got important younger expertise. Orlando has 9 gamers who had been drafted within the first spherical since 2017 signed to contracts for the 2022-23 season.
Nonetheless, the Magic have clear wants after ending 2021-22 with a 22-60 document.
As the roster stands, Orlando wants a 3-and-D wing/ahead — with an emphasis on dependable 3-point capturing — who has good measurement and size for his or her place. The Magic additionally may use one other huge/heart, relying on what occurs with Mo Bamba’s restricted free agency.
After taking a step ahead of their pre-draft evaluations through the mid-May NBA draft mix in Chicago, the Magic are internet hosting prospects for exercises forward of the draft.
This story is a part of a collection on gamers the Magic either interviewed or worked out in Orlando:
Dereon Seabron (N.C. State)
Height: 6-foot-6 | Weight: 182 kilos | Age: 22 | Wingspan: 6-foot-8 3/4
2021-22 averages: 17.3 factors (49.1% from the sphere — 51.9% on 2s, 25.6% on 3s), 8.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals.
Connection: Worked out for the Magic on May 25
Note: Just as a result of a participant is understanding for a crew doesn’t imply they’re a goal to be drafted. A crew not understanding a prospect additionally doesn’t imply they received’t draft them. Six pre-draft prospects are allowed on the courtroom at a time and aren’t allowed on the courtroom with NBA gamers. Some gamers sought suggestions from NBA groups forward of the June 1 deadline faculty gamers needed to resolve whether or not they’ll keep within the draft or withdraw and hold any remaining collegiate eligibility.
The buzz: Seabron was one among faculty basketball’s most improved gamers. After redshirting 2019-20 and averaging 5.2 factors and three.5 assists in 2020-21, Seabron practically tripled his scoring and help manufacturing in 2021-22. He led the Wolfpack in factors and assists en path to being named the Atlantic Coast Conference Most Improved Player. Seabron was additionally named second-team All-ACC. He’s anticipated to be drafted within the second spherical or go undrafted.
Scouting report: High-level athlete who thrives in transition. Quick and bouncy. Really good at getting downhill and attacking the rim due to his burst, lengthy strides and size. Attacks closeouts off the catch properly and creates kick-out alternatives. Good rebounder and passer. Instinctual cutter. Draws fouls rather well (averaged 6.3 free throw makes an attempt) and finishes by means of contact. Flashed the potential to be a robust defender due to his size and quickness.
Not a great shooter, which can restrict his effectiveness as an off-ball menace. Slow capturing movement. Improved free-throw share (57.6% to 71.3%) offers hopes he can enhance as a shooter too. Handles may be tightened. Sometimes tries to assault house in protection even when there isn’t a gap, resulting in turnovers. Isn’t essentially the most engaged or disciplined defender regardless of having the instruments to be a high-level defender.
Fit: Seabron’s athleticism and potential to develop right into a high-end wing defender who can get to the rim relaxed is tantalizing. He wouldn’t take away on-ball reps from Orlando’s younger ball handlers (Cole Anthony, Markelle Fultz, R.J. Hampton and Jalen Suggs). However, the Magic would probably search for a participant who’s additional alongside as an out of doors shooter.
This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email Khobi Price at [email protected] or observe him on Twitter at @khobi_price.
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