Busting Brackets
Fansided

NBA Draft 2022: Top 5 options Orlando Magic should take with No. 1 pick

By Noah Whitaker

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 11: Franz Wagner #22 (left), Mo Bamba #5 (middle), and Jalen Suggs #4 (right) of the Orlando Magic react during the fourth quarter Minnesota Timberwolves at Amway Center on March 11, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 11: Franz Wagner #22 (left), Mo Bamba #5 (middle), and Jalen Suggs #4 (right) of the Orlando Magic react during the fourth quarter Minnesota Timberwolves at Amway Center on March 11, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 6
Next
Purdue Boilermakers guard Jaden Ivey
Purdue Boilermakers guard Jaden Ivey /

5. Jaden Ivey – Purdue Boilermakers

The likelihood of Ivey getting selected this high is next-to-none. But for hypothetical and alternate universe purposes let’s say he does get selected.

Ivey would be a clear upgrade over Anthony at the 2 spot. Pairing him in the backcourt with Suggs would be exciting. Two players that love to run as if track was their true sport. They both are physical in nature, athletic specimens, advanced with a nice feel operating in screen situations, and lastly are winning competitors.

Orlando finished top-10 in pace per game in the entire league. An Ivey selection would improve upon that ranking. It is extremely unlikely we see this selection but one can wonder how he’d fit.

Home/NBA Draft News