UPDATE: Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs is confirmed to return for the team’s season opener against the Miami Heat on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. This news is a significant boost for the Magic as they prepare for their highly anticipated home opener at the Amway Center in Orlando.
Suggs’ return follows a successful recovery from arthroscopic surgery performed in March to remove a cartilage fragment from his left knee. After being limited to just 35 games last season due to injuries, Suggs participated in the team’s shootaround earlier today and reported feeling good afterward.
Coach Jamahl Mosley expressed his excitement, stating,
“I can’t tell you how good it feels to have him back on the court. Not just for us but for him. His ability, what he provides for this team, his energy, his journey that he has been on just to get back on the court, that is what we are most proud of for him.”
Last season, Suggs averaged 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game, showcasing his pivotal role on the team. Mosley added,
“Obviously the things he does for us on the court are just at a different level. We need that. And we are going to be smart about how we go about doing it but just to have him back on the floor means the world to us right now.”
As the Magic gear up for their matchup against the Heat, Suggs’ presence is expected to energize the team and fans alike. With the season officially kicking off, all eyes will be on Suggs as he makes his return to competitive play.
Stay tuned for updates as the game approaches and be ready to experience the excitement of the Orlando Magic’s season opener.
