Richardson says even the preseason crowd showed how excited Orlando is for the new season.

He ran a clinic for about 80 Boys & Girls Clubs kids, each given a custom Magic jersey.

With Jalen Suggs ill, he started Orlando's first two exhibitions.

He's averaging 7.5 points and 3.5 assists in 24.2 minutes on 54.5 percent shooting.

'Last year I was stuck on one speed,' he said. This year he's more patient.

Kia Center in Orlando, December 2024. File photo: Csab6482 / Wikimedia Commons · CC0. Resized.

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