DeAndre Liggins Makes NBA Debut for Orlando Magic

by Evan Dunlap on Feb 20, 2012 9:20 PM EST in News

Halfway through his rookie season, DeAndre Liggins made his first appearance for the Orlando Magic. On the active roster due to the injury to Jason Richardson, Liggins checked in at the 2:39 mark of the second period against the Milwaukee Bucks. In his first shift on the NBA hardwood, Liggins scored 1 point on 1-of-2 shooting on the foul line and snared a defensive rebound.

Liggins' drawn foul could just as easily have been a turnover, as it was a bang-bang block call against Bucks rookie Jon Leuer. Nonetheless, Liggins showed the athleticism that must have drawn Orlando to him when it made him the 55th overall selection in the 2011 NBA Draft.

On his lone touch, Liggins caught the ball on the right wing with the shot clock winding down and a bit of space. He could have taken the jumper off the catch, but instead put it on the floor and drove to the rim, drawing the foul. On an earlier possession, he moved actively away from the ball, making himself available on a cut through the lane during a Dwight Howard post-up.

Orlando leads Milwaukee, 49-48, at halftime.

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Although I only watched 10 minutes ( flu)

Glad to see a W.

In a small sample, I like what I heard about our rookie. A aggressive player who attacks the paint rather than a jumpshot is something the Magic lacks.

Each year I hope the Warriors, Colts, Cavs, and the Magic get better yet the opposite happens.

by BobInBlue on Feb 20, 2012 10:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions

I was thinking you were going to be happy he finally played and was wondering where you were

While I definitely don’t think he will be a point guard, he has very long arms that reminds me of Stacey Augmon. He has the body of a prototypical NBA lockdown defender.

I’m glad you got a chance to see him play.

If the Magic must trade Dwight, Hedo better stay. He needs to retire a Magic.

by funny80sguy on Feb 20, 2012 11:03 PM EST up reply actions