Jalen Suggs made a viral mistake during the Orlando Magic’s recent win over the Washington Wizards. Despite the Magic's need for a win after a tough season start, and Suggs’ modest contribution of six points in 19 minutes, his no-look shot attempt drew widespread attention.
Stephen Curry popularized the no-look shot by turning away as the ball leaves his hand, a move emulated by many NBA players, including LeBron James. Suggs tried to replicate this signature shot but missed, with the ball bouncing off the rim and being rebounded by Goga Bitadze.
“Nick Young went on a generational run, but now it’s Jalen Suggs’ turn,” a fan remarked, highlighting the similarity between both players’ blunders.
“It was due… Nick Young GIF, you can rest now,” and “Nick Young has some competition now” were other popular comments.
The Magic's victory over the Wizards was important, given the Wizards' reputation as one of the worst teams in the NBA this season.
Author's summary: Jalen Suggs attempted a popular no-look shot during a crucial win but missed, drawing humorous comparisons from fans to Nick Young's past mistakes.