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Jalen Suggs 2024-25 Fantasy Outlook
- Mar 17, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) dribbles the ball against Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5) in the first quarter at KIA Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

Jalen Suggs is entering his fourth season after being drafted with the fifth overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Ever since the 2020-21 season with Gonzaga, where he had the big shot against UCLA in the Final Four where he became a star, Suggs has been an intriguing prospect for the NBA. Suggs is coming off a bounce-back season after a disappointing sophomore season with the Orlando Magic. Let’s look at Suggs’ 2023-24 production. 

Jalen Suggs 2023-24 Production 

Jalen Suggs averaged 12.6 points per game, 3.1 rebounds per game, 2.7 assists per game, and 1.4 steals per game in the 2023-24 season. Suggs earned an NBA All-Defensive Second Team spot last season mainly because of those steals and the ability to guard the ball in good spots. Suggs is one of those players who fills the stat sheet periodically with the defensive stats and the offensive scoring. 

Suggs can use a productive playoffs where he averaged 14.7 points per game, 5.1 rebounds per game, 3.3 assists per game, and 1.3 steals per game to catapult him into the 2024-25 season. Here’s a look at the 2024-25 projections for Suggs. 

Jalen Suggs 2024-25 Projections

Jalen Suggs is projected to be the 151st-ranked player in ESPN’s Fantasy Basketball rankings with the following stat line projections: 12.5 points per game, 3.2 rebounds per game, 3.0 assists per game, and 1.4 steals per game. ESPN has a late-round projection with these stats for Suggs because of his role and the scoring of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wanger will take some opportunities away from Suggs.

Suggs’ defensive prowess makes him worthy of consideration as a late-round pick for teams in redraft formats, because of his keen ability for the steal making him a good candidate for a utility play consistently. Suggs’ shooting from behind the art also makes him a viable piece for a rotation piece on fantasy rosters as well. Suggs also has the potential to take another leap from the leap he made last season if given the chance but he’ll most likely fulfill his current role and make the role more effective in 2024-25. 

Final Thoughts

Jalen Suggs has the potential to be the Magic’s version of Jrue Holiday or Derrick White with the impact he has on the defensive side of the ball. Suggs has the value of a late-round pick in the redraft format. Suggs will be an impactful player for your fantasy teams if you are looking for a defensive guy to help with the steals department and his three-point shooting will also help the offensive side of his game as well. 

The former Gonzaga Bulldog should be a budget option as well on some nights for terms of the DFS during the season if needed. For more NBA Fantasy Outlooks, follow along with us on Total Apex Fantasy for a detailed analysis of your favorite players. 

This article first appeared on Total Apex Fantasy Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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