In Orlando, Jevon Carter quickly found his place
When he arrived at Magic earlier this month, Jevon Carter defined himself as a player who can defend and return shots from distance and that is exactly what he brings to Orlando.
Against the Kings, Jevon Carter played 23 minutes for 14 points on 5/8 shooting and a team-best +/- of +34. in a big win for the Magic (131-94).
As soon as he came on the field, he defended all over the field, communicated with his teammates, placed them in the right place and shot with confidence. congratulated Jamahl Mosley after this success. »He does everything right. He wants to win and he is persistent.”
This Saturday, the Magic went to Phoenix and Jevon Carter played ten minutes in the second quarter. If the leader took time to get going, he will have a good streak, active on both sides of the field. On defense, the rookie steals the ball out of his hands Grayson Allen and he counters Jordan Goodwin while on offense, he scored seven straight points to give the Magic a twelve point lead. However, Orlando was unable to hold on to this lead and saw the match go into overtime.
The first extension period which produces nothing and therefore leads to the second extension. During these five new minutes, Phoenix quickly took control of the game and led by three points entering the final minute. If Jonathan Isaac misses 0/2 free throws, Jevon Carter makes up for this fumble with a game-winning shot to help the Magic clinch a third overtime. Unfortunately, Jalen Green will decide otherwise with a “buzzer” to allow the Suns to win 113 to 110.
Paolo Banchero rolled
Jevon Carter finished with 15 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in 33 minutes. “I like his energy, he’s hungry,” underlines Paolo Banchero. »He has been in the league for a while and has played for several teams. He was able to take advantage of this opportunity by playing on both sides of the field. I was hoping we would win for him because he hit a big shot.”
Paolo Banchero seems to be thrilled with the arrival of Jevon Carter. After the victory over the Kings, the powerful Magic forward already praised the qualities of the former Bulls.
“Just his energy, his voice and obviously the way he plays,” answers the insider’s question about what impresses him most about Jevon Carter. »He is active in defense and, as a leader, always tries to make the right choice. It fits perfectly with what we’re trying to do.”
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| Jalen Suggs | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2021-22 | ORL | 48 | 27:14 | 36.1 | 21.4 | 77.3 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 11.8 |
| 2022-23 | ORL | 53 | 23:31 | 41.9 | 32.7 | 72.3 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 9.9 |
| 2023-24 | ORL | 75 | 27:00 | 47.1 | 39.7 | 75.6 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 12.6 |
| 2024-25 | ORL | 35 | 28:38 | 41.0 | 31.4 | 88.2 | 0.7 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 16.2 |
| 2025-26 | ORL | 34 | 26:28 | 44.2 | 32.8 | 84.7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 5.4 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 13.9 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
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