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3 NBA teams New Mexico State star Teddy Allen would thrive on

By Jack Simone

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - MARCH 16: Teddy Allen #0 of the New Mexico State Aggies addresses the media during the practice sessions of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - First Round at the KeyBank Center on March 16, 2022 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NEW YORK - MARCH 16: Teddy Allen #0 of the New Mexico State Aggies addresses the media during the practice sessions of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - First Round at the KeyBank Center on March 16, 2022 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 05: Franz Wagner #22 and Cole Anthony #50 of the Orlando Magic celebrate against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Amway Center on November 05, 2021 in Orlando, Florida, 3 NBA teams New Mexico State star Teddy Allen would thrive on. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

3 NBA teams New Mexico State star Teddy Allen would thrive on: Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic struggle to score the basketball, as most young teams do. And with how many guards they already have on the roster, adding a wing that can get buckets might be a good idea.

While they’re definitely in a position to take a chance on some potential-filled young players in the draft, grabbing Allen on a Summer League or two-way contract.

As of now, the best young wings Orlando has on the roster are Franz Wagner, Chuma Okeke, Ignas Brazdeikis, and Admiral Schofield. While Wagner looks like a future star, the latter three are all iffy at best.

Okeke is great, but he’s down the majority of his potential on the defensive end. Allen would give them a bonafide bucket to bring off the bench who they could take a chance on.

They can’t always be depending on Cole Anthony and Wendell Carter Jr. to score for them. While Allen’s elite mid-range game and ability to get his team a bucket at any given moment could be just what the Magic need at times.

Plus, his super-aggressive, super-confident mindset would fit in perfectly with what the Magic are building. Allen just seems like he’d get along well with the group they have in Orlando.