The Orlando Magic took Anthony Black with the sixth overall pick in June’s draft for a reason, and it’s starting to pay off already.
In Saturday night’s 120-101 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, Black made his first start and put up quite impressive stat line.
According to NBA records, it’s historic.
.@OrlandoMagic guard @AnthonyBlack24_ made the first 10 field goal attempts of his pro career, before missing. That is the most FGAs without a miss to start a career in the #NBA since 1996-97.
The previous high was 9, set by Montrezl Harrell, Oct. 28-30, 2015.#MagicTogether
— Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) November 5, 2023
The Magic are 4-2 in the early season, in a tie for the Southeast Division lead with the Atlanta Hawks, and figure to be in contention for a playoff spot if they can stay healthy.
A young core of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Black and Moe Wagner is going to be tough in the Eastern Conference.
Orlando will next play again Monday night against Dallas.