The Orlando Magic host the New York Knicks on Wednesday, and Knicks head coach David Fizdale has some high praise for Magic point guard Markelle Fultz.
Fizdale believes Fultz, the No. 1 overall pick from the 2017 draft, “got his swagger back” with the Magic.
.@nyknicks coach David Fizdale on @OrlandoMagic PG Markelle Fultz: "Markelle looks like he's got his swagger back. He's been through a lot, but he's a headache (for foes). He attacks that paint, has a great feel for the game & he's explosive when it comes to his athleticism."
— John Denton (@JohnDenton555) October 30, 2019
Through the Magic's first three games of the season, Fultz is averaging 12.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists. He's shooting 47.1 percent from the field and a perfect 100 percent from the free-throw line.
Fultz has fully recovered from Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, the injury which derailed his career with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Magic believe Fultz can be an effective two-way player for them this season.
Orlando made a low-risk, high-reward-type of move last season when they traded for Fultz from the Sixers. So far, Fultz is playing well for the Magic. While the release point of his jump shot looks low, Fultz is shooting the ball with more fluidity now and getting to the basket at will.
The entire NBA community is rooting for Fultz on the Magic since the start of his NBA career was bizarre. Orlando made the playoffs last season, and they are looking to make it again this season.
Fultz, certainly, could play a major role in that.
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