Patricio Garino seemed to go from the frying pan to the stove for much of his first year as a professional basketball player. The highs seemed to be followed by hard work and a long uphill climb to get to the NBA and achieve his goals.
There was a lot of experience and a lot to do in the meantime.
Orlando Magic fans got introduced to Garino first at Summer League last year. He was an intriguing senior prospect from George Washington who showed a knack for scoring and some strong defensive instincts.