Orlando Magic 2023 first-round picks Anthony Black and Jett Howard will look to set the tone for a strong second season with a good showing in the NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas.
ORLANDO — One year ago, the Summer League provided an opportunity for Anthony Black and Jett Howard to get acclimated to the NBA ahead of their rookie seasons.
"Some more aggression", Black said on Monday. "Getting to the paint, making plays and then on the other side of the ball, continuing to take pride in defense and just doing small stuff to help the team." Along with being more aggressive, the 6-foot-7 guard noted he could have the ball in his hands more at the point guard position in the NBA 2K25 Summer League. With that comes more control of the offense, which is something Black is also looking to improve on.
Howard spent most of his season with Orlando's G-League affiliate, the Osceola Magic. While Howard's shooting prowess was on display after he averaged nearly 19 points per game, improving his defense was a point of emphasis. The first-round pick averaged just under a block and steal per game for Osceola.
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