Orlando's Draft Picks on THIN ICE as Team Seeks Immediate Success

The Orlando Magic have built much of their roster through the draft. But as they turn to a "win-now" lens and look to improve their roster in the short term, whether their most recent picks -- Anthony Black, Jett Howard and Tristan da Silva -- fit the roster's hopes and ambitions.

All three have shown some signs of promise, but their fits with a winning roster are in question after everyone struggled this season. What do their struggles say about Jeff Weltman's draft record and the Magic's prospects for this season? What does it say about their fit in the NBA and what is best for their development?

0:00 Intro: Looking back at Magic's recent drafts

5:35 Anthony Black's impact and development challenges

16:28 Evaluating Tristan Da Silva's rookie season

22:39 Locked On Mock Draft process and insights

28:14 Jett Howard's struggles and roster implications

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