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Jalen Suggs’ goals for the Orlando Magic in the 2027 season are clear

Jalen Suggs is a bell weather for the Orlando Magic. He is looking to get more consistent and efficient to help the team take a leap this season.

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 11:20 PM
Jalen Suggs’ goals for the Orlando Magic in the 2027 season are clear
Key Things to Know
  • Jalen Suggs identified consistency and efficiency as his primary focal points for the upcoming season.
  • Conversations with new Orlando Magic coach Sean Sweeney centered on avoiding wild spikes in performance.
  • Suggs averaged 13.8 points and 5.5 assists last season but shot only 33.9 percent from three-point range.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has identified consistency and efficiency as his primary targets heading into the 2026-27 season. Speaking during Media Day under new head coach Sean Sweeney, Suggs emphasized the need to avoid drastic performance swings, improve his ball-handling, and refine his playmaking as he takes on greater point guard responsibilities.

Suggs averaged 13.8 points and 5.5 assists per game last season but shot just 33.9 percent from 3-point range and struggled during the playoffs. After undergoing knee surgery the prior year, Suggs enjoyed an uninterrupted offseason of training, though an illness is expected to sideline him for Wednesday's preseason opener.

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