The Magic thought they had solved their backup point guard conundrum.
Isaiah Briscoe, the 22-year-old rookie who only last year had been playing in Estonia, recently forced his way into the rotation and was providing the team with everything they needed from the position: high effort, stout defense, and capable playmaking. Case closed, right?
Well, wrong. Unfortunately for both Briscoe and Orlando a torn meniscus in his right knee requiring surgery prematurely ended his season, and the search for competent reserve play began again. Limited options on the roster saw the front office turn their attention elsewhere, but what were the chances of bringing in a difference maker at this late juncture?