Is Jalen Suggs a BUST?

[@dominicdo2719]

The problem with being drafted to the Magic is that you're the shiny new lottery pick until the next season and then you are no longer the priority. With the reemergence of Fultz and if the Magic manages to draft Wemba or Scoot, Suggs is not even gonna be an afterthought, he might even be relegated to the bench.

[@jeverettrulz]

good point! sort of like being the new toy that ends up at Sid's house in toy story...

[@mr.t-real2009]

Playing better and staying healthy would negate that. He might just be a college star, but NBA role player. PG is the toughest position in the league these days

[@112233JORDAN]

I dont buy this argument given that Suggs was picked in the same draft as wagner who is thriving. The time he was drafted has nothing to do with it

[@dominicdo2719]

@@112233JORDAN Do I have to explain to you that unlike Franz, Suggs was not doing well and that was prior to the injury. Franz is thriving because he's smart and has size. My point is if they don't produce they will be easily replaced especially in the guard position.

[@112233JORDAN]

@Dominic Do I addressed the claim you made in your first sentence. You mentioned something specific as the problem. So is that the problem or is it something else? Sounds like it's something else lol

[@chad_b]

As soon as there were reports of him tanking his interview and workout with the raptors I didn't like him any more. I'm glad they passed on him

[@mxtthewcx8]

We’re so smart for not taking him cause he’s a very large bust

[@Cbrunning849]

I'm glad we passed on him to but not because he tanked his interview but because Scottie is clearly way better

[@JBrixz]

Scottie >>>>

[@5aturnia]

He will be on our team next week for fvv I promise

[@Cbrunning849]

@@5aturnia Don't make promises you can't keep. It would have to be a Suggs plus picks or an actual good player. We could have had Suggs for free and we said no...and he's worse then we thought he was 🤨

[@c0ladas]

as someone who watches every magic game, he is going to be just fine. He's a savant defensively, with good athleticism and playmaking skills. the only question mark is his 3pt shot, and I see no reason why it won't come around eventually, especially with how good the magic's training staff is.

[@kevhaha2005]

He needs to get traded. He’s not gonna thrive in that magic team with ton of talents now. Paolo franz cole fultz. They have too many players that needs the ball

[@jakelaponder7565]

As someone who also watches allot of magic games do you really like seeing him brick nearly every 3 he takes, like when you see snuggs shooting don't tell me I'm the only one wondering if he's trying to build a brick house.

[@georgefranci]

it's way to early to call him a bust just look at killian hayes 😂😂

[@kylelewis7767]

Literally give him 4 years minimum

[@mbargerr]

remember when the raptors got clowned on for passing on him…

[@sarj4918]

Not at all, Suggs showed plenty of promise. He's already an elite defender and can an offensive force. He just has to stay consistent.

[@TheAnanaki]

I'd sure rather have Nembhard than Suggs

[@jayso5573]

Gallo, Eric Gordon, and Brook Lopez are all top 10 picks in 08. Do we hear them getting labeled busts? No. Suggs at his worst will be an elite role player like Marcus Smart and will have a long career. His defense and hustle alone are special.

[@M0SSADDID911]

Brook Lopez has been a VERY good player for a long time. Not a star player, but certainly a top 10 center for most of his career. No one in their right mind would say he’s a bust. Gordon has been very solid, way above average for a long time. Just because you’re a top 10 pick doesn’t mean you have to be a perennial all star to not get the bust label. But top 10 picks are expected to be at least Eric Gordon level, meaning a really solid franchise player, career starter, and a part of his team’s ‘big 3’ wherever he’s at, even though he’s not even close to a star player league-wide. Gallinari is a bust as a top 10 pick. As a 2nd rounder or late 1st, he wouldn’t have that label, but he was a total bust of a pick for the Knicks, and has never been part of the core of any team he’s been on. He’s been a journeyman role player. Top 10 picks are expected to be more than that. He’s not a total flop like OJ Mayo, Michael Beasley, or Joe Alexander (all top 10 picks from 08), but he underachieved for where he was drafted. Gordon and Gallinari were both busts as picks for the teams that drafted them. Gordon ended up panning out, Gallinari ended up being good enough to start most of his career, but we’ll below expectations. Lopes has not been elite, but has been a great player his whole career and was not even close to a bust pick for the Nets who drafted him. Jalen Suggs is fast approaching bust status. I thought he was a future hall of famer coming out of Gonzaga, and reminded me of Jason Kidd, but he’s been atrocious in Orlando. He’s not been nothing that resembles an elite role player. Being traded asap is probably his best and only hope.

[@pls-ef3qc]

Bro he is a soph that been battling injuries chill wit the label😂

[@motm369]

Raptor did a great pick

[@mohamedabdourahman9845]

Rule should be give the player until the rookie contract is up to determine if they're a bust.

[@jjmcg9688]

Send him back to MN. Wolves would love him.

[@joemagwood9130]

He not a bust I don't why Orlando drafted him when they already had Anthony & Fultz on their roster.

[@smoothjulio]

Feels like if he was before the one & done era he would’ve stayed another year in college and could’ve benefited from it.

[@RomnysGonzalez]

Actually... being send to Europe might the best thing to ever happen to his career. There he would forced to learn how to play basketball and fundamentals that apparently US never teach their players

[@tthebeasty1]

Way too early to call him a bust. Remember Darius garland???

[@rashadBiGQuarters64]

He’s a ball dominant combo guard. They need to move on from coke Anthony and put the ball in his games if they wanna see his full Potential

[@colingordon5798]

Only time and consistency will tell if he will get better. But teams love to trade players so we are going to see!

[@drchef4127]

And to think... Everyone looked at the Raptors sideways for drafting Scottie Barnes lol!!! Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster are geniuses

[@devonkettner4773]

It depends on how you define "bust". I doubt he'll be an all star but I think he'll be a viable starter

[@AaronTats]

As a Magic fan, it seems like the reason he hasn’t been as good as anticipated is because he’s revitalizing his game. He succeeded at Gonzaga since they were mainly a post-oriented and slow paced offense, and the NBA has strayed away from slow-tempo offenses. He has the potential to become a Marcus Smart type of player once the game slows down for him, and it’s starting to look like that.

[@sketch2709]

You don’t use a top 5 pick in a top heavy draft for a viable starter

[@rozzelljohnson7808]

He needs a VET in his ear, that's a young squad

[@officialcellymac]

Here we go!

[@AYsHoopers2003]

He needs to come to the San Antonio spurs now that he is in trade rumors. The spurs should trade Doug McDermott and a first round pick to the Magic for him

[@5aturnia]

I’m calling it he will be a raptors player very soon and he will be a monster for us

[@ZEKA6666]

Spurs

[@CHIMari773]

He's only been in the league for a year. He has time to develop and get in the right situation for himself. People did the same thing to Lonzo Ball. Called him a bust and then started 🍆🚴

[@polobuncharsiew]

not all rookies are luka that plays instantly well. some need time and correct team to develop. is suggs a bust now? yes, but he still has time to improve. i will say next season will be crucial for him, if he is does not play well he better have a better team to goes to. look at bol bol and what happen to him now.

[@TiltBoxBreaks]

He wasn't freshman he was a juco transfer

[@jeyzoh30]

This channel is just tryna bury this man with hate lol

[@jakelaponder7565]

9 times out of 10 if you're touted as an NBA ready prospect and you come in looking like you don't belong in the NBA it's not a good sign, personally I'm super low on him always have been I doubt the jumpshot will ever fall consistently and his handle needs allot of work before he can ever be considered a lead guard, however I can definately see him turning it around and having a Marcus smart esq career, but tbh I just don't see that dog that smart always had.

[@truthyahweh9877]

Knew he was before drafted. Said he's a Jarret jack but didn't realize Jack was better cuz he could facilitate better. Suggs had potential but he's just a point first pg. A little more athletic than Jack but Jack was Decent. Suggs like I predicted a bust

[@kooligan500]

Its still false lol all he has to do is settle down and find his shot again “had potential” is krazy

[@truthyahweh9877]

@Kooligan he's a bust. Everyone but me and maybe a few others knew that draft night. He be better off playing football.

[@jacobisaac9934]

Raptors dodged a bullet

[@MarkCruz911]

He will also be joining Dwight Howard....

[@JBrixz]

Scottie >>>

[@derrellevans1092]

Jalen Suggs get traded to Dallas Mavericks next season Orlando Magic going to wave Jalen Suggs off the roster

[@sarj4918]

You crazy lol

[@floppydong295]

He’s never going to be a star. Not ever going to average 20 and 10. Just a decent role player. Not sure why he was taken top 5. It was a weak draft I guess

[@highdough2712]

Please learn how to pronounce the player’s names.

[@Courtsidechannel]

What's wrong?

[@dknecro21092013]

@@Courtsidechannel mispronounced Paulo and Franz last names

[@highdough2712]

@@Courtsidechannel Wagner is pronounced with a V sound (he’s German) and that’s not how you pronounce Paolo Banchero’s name.

[@XabzintheNBAGuru]

Meatriders always be thinking he's next

[@Ryzon28]

you only a bust if you never make it to the league

[@orlandotill]

Yes, he's a bust. Can he be a serviceable role player in the league? Hopefully for Orlando's sake.

[@TVanLitty]

🍅

[@willcameasromans]

L

[@ringwormsherm]

He should have sticked with football. He is completely overrated as a basketball player

[@chrisrandles857]

At least the magic were able to get the best player available 3 picks later.