One of the big early stories of the NBA season has been the return of Markelle Fultz to the hardwood.
A torrent of articles about how the 6-foot-4 now-Orlando Magic guard is ‘back’ and playing basketball is a natural feel good story.
A quick Google search comes up with a bunch of stories slathering praise on the 2017 No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft for his return to competitive basketball after a 10-month absence:
- Markelle Fultz might go down as greatest trade acquisition in Orlando Magic history (Orlando Sentinel)
- The Magic’s Markelle Fultz Gamble Is Starting to Look Pretty, Pretty Good (The Ringer)
- ‘He was the difference in the game’: Markelle Fultz sparks Magic in their season opener (The Athletic, subscription required)
And this was all written before he even played two games of the regular season.