The Magic traded Elfird Payton mid-season, making Shelvin Mack their season-long assist leader at 3.9 per game. It’s safe to say they need some point guard help, which Young immediately provides.
Young won’t have the same green light he had in college, but that won’t matter. He’s an advanced facilitator who thrives in the pick-and-roll, using crafty dribbling to break down and poke holes in the opposing defense.
His shooting is a genuinely special weapon. He can hit from all over the floor, whether it be pull-up jumpers or running off screens. With increased variety in his shot selection, Young has the potential to stretch defenses to their breaking point, opening up more for those around him.