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Orlando Magic players to watch at Orlando Pro Summer League

By Ryan Doyle

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jonathan Isaac (Florida State) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number six overall pick to the Orlando Magic in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jonathan Isaac (Florida State) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number six overall pick to the Orlando Magic in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Derrick Walton Jr., Michigan Wolverines
Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Derrick Walton Jr. (10) shoots as Oregon Ducks guard Dylan Ennis (31) guards during the second half in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Derrick Walton Jr., Guard

Last season, Derrick Walton Jr. was the heartbeat of a Michigan Wolverines team that made it to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament.

Walton spent four years with the Wolverines and is the only player in school history to have 1,000 career points, 500 career rebounds and 400 career assists according to Brendan F. Quinn of MLive.com. Clearly, he had one of the best careers in Michigan basketball history.

With the uncertainty surrounding the team’s point guard situation, Walton could sneak onto this team.

At the moment, Elfrid Payton and D.J. Augustin are going to be taking the bulk of the minutes at the point. C.J. Watson is on a non-guaranteed deal and likely is not going to remain on the team. If Walton plays well the Magic could opt to go for the younger Walton as the third point guard.

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He has the intangibles, distribution skills, and outside shot to play in the NBA. Fans should already be familiar with Walton. Hopefully he can put together a strong stretch to push for a roster spot.