Apr 28, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Orlando Magic forward Chuma Okeke (3) shoots in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
The 2021 season threw a lot of the Orlando Magic’s young core into the fire.
Chuma Okeke was no exception as he battled injuries and inconsistent roles throughout the year. It was something coach Steve Clifford lamented. The team’s plans of bringing Okeke along slowly in his first season after recovering from a torn ACL got tossed out the window.
Chuma Okeke was supposed to be the forward off the bench behind Aaron Gordon.