Magic guard Jalen Suggs excited to make hometown NBA debut
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Minnehaha Academy alum and Magic rookie Jalen Suggs is pumped up to return to his hometown as a pro player Monday night. Orlando plays the Timberwolves at Target Center at 7 p.m.
The former Gonzaga guard, starring for the Bulldogs for one season, was the No. 5 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. He was Minnesota’s Mr. Football in 2019 and Mr. Basketball in 2020, when he played for Minnehaha Academy.
He’s played in all seven games this season, averaging 29.4 minutes. He’s shooting 30% with averages of 12.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4 assists per game. He had a season-high 21 points at Toronto on Friday night in a loss.
We connected with Suggs at the Magic’s shoot-around at Target Center Monday morning.
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Twin Cities native and former Minnehaha Academy star Jalen Suggs gets up a shot at Orlando's shoot-around at Target Center Monday morning. Orlando plays the Timberwolves Monday night.[KSTP/Jeff Brioschi]
Over 300 Minnehaha Academy supporters are expected at Monday night’s game, with many more family and friends.
Suggs said his homecoming has been great so far, as he enjoyed a home-cooked meal at his grandma’s house on Sunday night, then was able to attend the Vikings game.