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ORL • • #
2 months ago
The 25th pick this past summer, Richardson had some solid performances in summer league. Now, he was able to turn in another strong outing in his first preseason action. Richardson may be able to provide some decent minutes off the bench during his rookie year, but he isn’t going to be a consistent fantasy contributor.
ORL • • #
5 months ago
While Richardson was solid in his summer debut on Thursday, he was even more productive on Sunday. In addition to shooting well from the field and the foul line, he was one of the few Magic players capable of handling Toronto’s defensive pressure. Richardson only committed one of Orlando’s 29 turnovers on the day while also showing the ability to help facilitate offensively. Due to his perimeter shooting ability, Richardson should receive early opportunities to prove he can contribute. Being able to take on more on-ball responsibilities will only increase his chances.
ORL • • #
5 months ago
Orlando was arguably the worst perimeter-shooting team in the NBA last season, ranking dead last in three-pointers per game and three-point percentage. Selecting Richardson with the 25th overall pick in last month’s draft was one of the moves the front office made in hopes of addressing that issue next season. The former Michigan State guard shot the ball well in his summer debut, making over 50 percent of his attempts overall and shooting 2-of-3 from beyond the arc. Orlando acquiring Desmond Bane may limit Richardson’s fantasy upside as a rookie, but he’s a good enough shooter to crack the rotation if his defense is up to par.
ORL • • #
5 months ago
As a freshman at Michigan State last season, Richardson was an incredibly efficient guard that was effective on both ends of the floor. He averaged 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.9 three-pointers in 25.3 minutes per game. However, he is more of an off-ball guard than a lead ball handler, which is a difficult role to play in the NBA at 6’2”. He makes up for it with a 6’6” wingspan and a 38” vertical jump, but the height is still concerning, even if he is more than talented enough to be a high-impact player in the NBA. Richardson fits in well with the Magic as a plus offensive player who doesn’t need the ball in his hands to impact the game.