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2017-18 Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Jonathan Isaac

By Jean Racine

ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 7: Jonathan Isaac #1 of the Orlando Magic grabs the rebound against the Miami Heat during a preseason game on October 8, 2017 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 7: Jonathan Isaac #1 of the Orlando Magic grabs the rebound against the Miami Heat during a preseason game on October 8, 2017 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Best Game of 2018

March 20 vs. Toronto: 10 points, 4/7 FGs, 5 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks

Jonathan Isaac got off to a blistering start against the Toronto Raptors, scoring eight of his 10 points in the first quarter. Although he cooled down and only scored two points for the remainder of the game.

Isaac made an impact on the defensive end with five steals and two blocks. His impact was incredibly clear from the moment he stepped on the floor. The team was demonstrably more active defensively with Isaac on the floor. It changed the tenor of the game.

Isaac displayed all that he can become as a player.

The 6-foot-11, 220-pounder showed his versatility to play small or power forward.

He and Aaron Gordon were interchangeable on the court. Isaac can switch defensively at will because of his defensive awareness.

Isaac was assertive on offense and even led a fast break after he blocked a shot and finished the play on the other end with an easy dunk.

This was Isaac’s best all-around game because he displayed his two-way potential, he was impressive on offense and defense.