The Orlando Magic have secured an integral cog in their long-term project. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Orlando Magic agreed to sign Jalen Suggs to a five-year, $150.5 million contract extension.
Jalen Suggs is coming off a career season in 2023-24, where he averaged 12.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.4 steals while shooting 47.1 percent from the field and a career-high 39.7 percent from three-point land in 75 regular season appearances.
He played a huge role in the Orlando Magic’s first playoff run in four seasons last year, as they took the Cleveland Cavaliers to seven games in the first round. Suggs was also a member of the NBA’s All-Defensive Second Team, highlighting his growth as one of the league’s top 3-and-D players.
With Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Cole Anthony, all of whom are 24 years old or younger, the Orlando Magic have an intriguing young core to work with in the years to come, as they try to contend in the much-improved Eastern Conference.
Jalen Suggs sends love to Orlando Magic fans after securing the bag
Jalen Suggs took to his personal X (formerly known as Twitter) account to show his appreciation for the fans, saying he has always considered the Orlando Magic his home.
“So many deserve so much praise and thanks for their sacrifices and help to make today my reality. This is surreal, I’m so thankful to them and God for his unfailing love,” Suggs wrote.
“Orlando I was never leaving you, you’re my home. The people in this city are my family 4L. I love you 407 !💙” he concluded.
