EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 35 MIN
MAGIC PROTOTYPE: Orlando Magic CHOOSE Izaiyah Nelson—Why His SKILLSET FITS their identity
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The Orlando Magic leaned into their typical draft identity once again to select USF's Izaiyah Nelson, boosting their interior grit. The Magic needed rim protection and defensive versatility While Nelson is not look like a typical center, he makes up for his lack of height with his length and effort. That is what the Magic typically seek in the Draft and a ticket for the 51st pick to find a roster spot. Still, with so many questions surrounding the Orlando Magic, Jeff Weltman's process itself is being called into question. Nelson does not seem to be much more than an end-of-bench impactor and there is still a lot of work to improve the Magic this summer. Weltman is no longer getting the benefit of the doubt and questions about his draft are only the beginning of a critical offseason. 00:00 Magic's roster holes and fan frustrations 09:26 Izaiyah Nelson's potential impact 20:04 Jeff Weltman's decision-making challenges 31:27 Magic's offseason roster needs Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Ignite your taste buds with the flavor of the summer. Get a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today. For more information, visit https://FiveHourEnergy.com. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Orlando Magic followed their trusted draft process, selecting Isaiah Nelson, an effort-driven big who fits their system but isn’t a perfect solution. Frustrations over Jeff Weltman’s “little moves” persist, as the Magic still face key roster holes. This offseason’s small decisions will determine their trajectory more than ever.
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MAGIC PROTOTYPE: Orlando Magic CHOOSE Izaiyah Nelson—Why His SKILLSET FITS their identity
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