Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford has been impressed with what he’s seen so far from rookie forward Chuma Okeke.
How impressed? Clifford told reporters on Saturday — without hesitation — that Okeke and fellow rookie Cole Anthony are going to play this season. Clifford thinks their initial progress likely will be slowed by a truncated offseason amid the coronavirus pandemic, but he’s taking the long view.
“I think both of these guys can help us this year,” Clifford said. “It’s going to be tougher for them early, but they’re in my [rotation] plans. I have good confidence in both of them and I like how they play.