A few months ago, Orlando Magic guardJalen Suggs underwent knee surgery that ended his season. While in recovery, he is still getting noticed, but in the most unexpected of ways.
On Monday, Suggs appeared on ESPN's NBA Todayto discuss his cousin Tyrese Haliburton's performance in the NBA Finals, per NBA Central. But the fans online weren't so much paying attention to the words as much as his hair, or lack thereof.
Suggs appeared bald,much to the delight of one fan.
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“He would look better baldicl” @Ar15Mvp posted on X. Then, a fan suggested that Suggsundergo a special procedure to fix his hair.
“Suggs needs to get a hair transplantASAP.” @CryptidPolitics saidon X. Someone elseseemed shaken up by Suggs' appearance. “He gotta let dat hair go,”@30BeenDat tweeted on X.
Hilariously, another fanevoked the words of the critically acclaimed Elsa from Frozen.
“Jalen Suggs needs to Let it go Let it go,” followed by a meme of Elsa. Finally, one more fanissued a meme of a torn-up Gucci backpack to Suggs.
“Just let it gobruh…it'sover“@bufNYY161st posted on X.
Before his injury, Suggs averaged 16.2 points and shot 41% from the field. The Magic finished the season with a 41-41 record, resulting in being the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference.
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Even though he was out,Suggs was “charged up” for the playoffs. Ultimately, the Magicwere eliminated by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
However, things are looking up for Suggs.
Jalen Suggs' future with the Magic
Last October,Suggs signed a 5-year $150.5 million contract extension with the Magic.This is part of a larger pattern of the Magic securing the talents of young talent.
Suggs is part of a young core that includes Wendell Carter Jr., Franz Wagner, and Jonathan Issac. Suggs has developed a reputation for being a constant playmaker and an effective defensive player.
He has found ways to get his teammates involved, resulting in high assist totals. In addition, Suggs has become a solid mid-range shooter and is improving from the three-point line.
Furthermore, he is a quick and high-IQ defender, forcing turnovers and playing high-pressure ball defense.