In a conference is very open because of the misfortunes of the Pacers and the Celtics, the Magic has the ideal profile to play the spoilsports and imitate, why not, the Pacers who had invited themselves to the NBA final.
For this, the franchise has offered the services of Desmond Banebut also of Tyus Jones, and she extended her two nuggets: Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.
For the old back of the grizzleas, the first quality of this group is versatility with elements like Jalen Suggs, the Banchero/Wagner duo, Wendell Carter Jr, or itself.
“We can play in so many different configurations. We have a lot of creators, many players capable of making screens, guys capable of scoring in one-of-one when the game slows down when arriving in the money time ” explains Desmond Bane. “We really have a lot of weapons. »»
Navigate in the ups and downs of the regular season
What Desmond Bane learned to Memphis is that it shouldn't be ignited. But the rear has just spent several weeks with its new teammates, and it is won over by the general atmosphere.
“It's always easy to speak with as much optimism at this time of the year. But in December, some play well, others less, some are in rotation, others not. It is then that the teams must really choose: tighten your elbows or divide. We still have a long way to go. It is a long journey. But we have good people in the locker room, people who work hard and care about the team. I think it gives us a chance. And that's all we can ask. »»
For him, the Magic must focus on itself, and not to look at what others do.
“You always have to approach things in the same way: complete or not, you have to believe that you can go to the NBA final. Indiana went to the conference final in the east the year before and had started slowly the following season slowly, but they were able to straighten the bar and play an excellent basketball afterwards. As long as you keep this faith, the desire to work, to be coachable and to continue to progress, everything is possible. »»
