When the Magic signed Paolo Banchero to a five-year, $239 million rookie max extension over the summer , Orlando not only secured the future of one of the league’s rising stars but the franchise also continued to invest in its core roster pieces.

The year prior, the Magic signed Franz Wagner to a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie extension and Jalen Suggs to a five-year, $150.5 million rookie contract extension.

The future total salary of the team only increased when Orlando dealt with Memphis to acquire Desmond Bane — a 27-year-old shooting guard who is entering the second year of his five-year, $207 million max contract extension.

Setting realistic expectations for such a team can be difficult entering the marathon that is an 82-game NBA season tacked on by a post

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