Jonathan Tjarks of the Ringer is already touting Isaac as the breakout player who could eventually bring the Orlando Magic back into playoff relevance: “The Magic have spent the past six seasons trying to find a franchise player amid a sea of raw teenagers. They may have finally found one in Jonathan Isaac.”
Isaac certainly looks the part. At 6’11, with 7’1 wingspan, and the willingness to attack off the dribble, he could even elicit some comparisons to Kevin Durant. To National Media contributors and ‘blog boys,’ Isaac hits all the check marks when watching a late night ESPN recap.