Orlando Magic: More than just defense Sages!

But for this goal, the gap between Magic and Celtics is still very far. Looking at the Magic's backcourt composition, there are no other balanced candidates except Sargers. Cole Anthony's defense is always a problem. Anthony Black has high expectations and first-class defense, but it still needs to be honed on the offensive end. Pope, Gary Harris, etc., which were previously strengthened, are all 3D engineers who lack the ability to hold the ball.

As mentioned above, Sargus himself has not yet polished his offensive skills. Judging from the Magic's current backcourt team, he can only be considered a half-balanced offense and defense candidate at most, and is still far from the level of White + Holiday's double locks in the backcourt like the Celtics.

But from a long-term perspective, this problem should still be solved. From the operations of Pope to Harris, we can see that the Magic Management has a trading perspective, and the main line is to strengthen the target of balanced offense and defense. Take the lead in laying a good defensive foundation, and at the same time, we have basic offensive threats from the outside, and then slowly seek change, at least first improve the team's periphery threat and defense depth to the middle and upper level.

As for the goal of balanced offense and defense, it is mainly achieved slowly on the player's development route. In addition to Sargers, who already have a prototype, Anthony Black is a potential stock worth looking forward to, and he has gained something in the development of players in recent years. Staying patient and becoming a newcomer may be the most suitable choice for Magic at the moment.

But in the short term, the Magic's backcourt poverty problem is still somewhat difficult. Unless there is a major change in the lineup, the team is likely to be able to continue to rely on Sages' growth and breakthrough, which can reduce the offensive responsibility of double strikers and give the team a chance to go further. This is exactly what we think Sargus has the opportunity to be the key to the future influence of the Magic. As the team's most trusted backcourt holder, even if Pope and others share the burden on the defensive end, the offensive burden will only be heavier.

Maintaining projection efficiency, improving external output, improving dribbling ability, increasing ball holding skills, and mature polishing skills are all goals that Sages needs to accomplish in the future. He has made a progress last season and has stalled this season due to injuries. Whether it can maintain health and continue the progress trend next season is still unknown.

Especially after a successful season before, Jaylen Sages, who has recovered from health next season, will surely face more severe difficulties. After the Celtics gradually withdrew from the top team in the division due to Tatum's serious injury, the Magic's senior executives will naturally have higher expectations for the future, and Sages also needs to prove that he is capable of shouldering the responsibility of the backcourt offense under higher goals.

Especially after the performance of the double striker gradually stabilizes, Sages must learn to take on the heavy responsibility of offense in the backcourt. Compared with the team we used to regard the Magic as a team building for the forward team, for the subsequent front, Sages in the backcourt position may be the key X factor that ultimately affects the height of the Magic.