Orlando Magic’s fears come to fruition in Cleveland: ‘We’ve got to be better’


by The Athletic

The Athletic— CLEVELAND — The ’s long-term outlook looks rosy. They intend to build around 21-year-old All-Star , 22-year-old two-way terror and 22-year-old defensive ace . With that young talent already on the roster, the franchise is in a good place. Right now, though, in the heat of a first-round playoff matchup that is going poorly, you have to squint really hard to see that big picture. Advertisement The Magic’s current weaknesses — inexperience, a lack of shooting and minimal playmaking, especially...

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