The Orlando Magic were one of the best defensive teams in the NBA and Jalen Suggs was at the heart of their success. Now, Suggs has the recognition to show his impact on defense.
ORLANDO — Jalen Suggs was the heart and soul of an Orlando Magic defense that ranked second in the NBA in defensive rating, fourth in points allowed, and fifth in steals per game.
Suggs' defensive efforts were part of a career season for the former Gonzaga guard. He also put up career-best averages in points , field goal percentage , 3-point percentage , and offensive rating . Suggs tied for seventh in the NBA in steals with a career-best 1.4 per game. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard had 31 games with at least two steals, including one game with six steals, three games with four steals, and eight games with three steals. Orlando was 20-11 in those games in which Suggs had multiple steals.
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