Black could make a case for being the starting point guard. If the Magic want to keep him around and Suggs underperforms, maybe they give Black the starting point guard spot. <\/p>\n
Black has shown great growth throughout his three seasons. He played in 64 games with 40 starts in the 2025-26 regular season. He averaged 15 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game. He shot 44.7% from the field and 33.3% from three.<\/p>\n
Suggs must show that he can be available and put up good numbers to cement himself as the starting point guard of the future. <\/p>\n
Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner<\/p>\n
Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are under a different kind of pressure than Suggs this season. Eyes will be on Banchero and Wagner this season, as they are the leaders of this Magic offense. <\/p>\n
With an East that looks tough and an eighth-place finish in the conference last season, pressure is on Orlando to prove they belong. Banchero and Wagner will be in the spotlight as the team looks to do so.<\/p>\n
In the 2024-25 regular season, Banchero averaged 25.9 points per game. But he only played in 46 games. That same regular season, Wagner averaged 24.2 points in 60 games played. <\/p>\n
If Banchero and Wagner can be available and put up these scoring numbers, that would help the Orlando Magic take a big leap forward. They can be an even stronger 1-2 punch with players like Desmond Bane and Black drawing attention as well. When Banchero or Wagner goes out, the offense will still be in great shape. <\/p>\n
Banchero showed his availability in 2025-26, playing in 72 regular-season games. Wagner only played in 34. Wagner really has to be available this season, putting him on the spot more than Banchero. <\/p>\n
These two are very talented players. If they can grow their offensive games further, shooting better deep, it should have a positive impact on the entire Magic team. <\/p>\n
The Magic can make some noise this season. Banchero and Wagner are the players who can lead that charge. <\/p>\n
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