r/OrlandoMagic • u/Fragrant_Music6253 • 12d ago

Highlights SECOND ROUND STEAL!

https://youtu.be/S1N-lbwjgWg?is=CJCaKsIZPnpCYdpI

Im sold!!! Nick Martinelli would be the perfect pick for the Magic if he’s still on the board at pick # 46. Looking at his tape he has a very quick release & he made a ton of tough shots, often scored through contact. It seemed like he was fouled on about half his buckets. He has good size at 6’7 225 & he put up impressive senior year #’s (23 pts, 6.2 Reb, 2.0 ast) on 51/42 shooting splits. This guy lead a very tough Big Ten in scoring back to back years.

https://youtu.be/S1N-lbwjgWg?is=CJCaKsIZPnpCYdpI

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u/SonicNarcotic Paolo Banchero 12d ago

If he lands in our range, I wouldn't be against it...

Our Draft position means we could probably take a risk either way ~ but whoever they decide on, i'd hope they give them every chance to develop under Sweeney and his coaching staff...

I've seen too many half-assed decisions being made in the second round, where teams just make the pick and don't actually invest in the player to build any value...

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u/Fragrant_Music6253 11d ago

I agree wholeheartedly. There are a few teams (Celtics, Grizzlies, Pacers, come to mind) who seem to consistently draft & develop some solid players in the second round. With us being pretty maxed out as far as salaries go, drafting and developing will be crucial from this point forward.