The previous No. 7 decide is among the most underrated stretch bigs within the league in the present day, and final season, he averaged 11.0 factors and 6.9 rebounds on 52.5 p.c capturing from the sphere and 37.4 p.c from three-point land in 25.6 minutes per recreation throughout 55 common season appearances (48 begins).
Earlier this offseason, the Orlando Magic re-signed Moritz Wagner and Goga Bitadze and prolonged Jonathan Isaac, including beef to their frontcourt alongside Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero.
Orlando Magic hopes for a wholesome yr from Wendell Carter Jr.
Accidents have been an issue for Wendell Carter Jr. since he solely performed no less than 60 common season video games as soon as in his three full seasons with the workforce.
Hand, knee, and again accidents restricted him final season, and on Monday, Carter suffered a sprained ankle within the Orlando Magic’s 106-104 preseason loss towards the New Orleans Pelicans.
In keeping with Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley , Carter can be re-assessed earlier than the workforce’s second preseason match towards the San Antonio Spurs.
“You hate to see anyone get damage, particularly a starter, an enormous a part of the workforce,” Paolo Banchero stated. “I informed him, ‘Sit out the remainder of the preseason. We’re going to want you Recreation 1.’ So, hopefully, it’s not too dangerous and he may be prepared by the beginning of the season.”
