Sources are reporting this morning that Daniel Orton is going to the NBA’s Developmental League. We knew this was coming, as reported [URL=”http://www.nationofblue.com/daniel-orton-d-league-3096/”]here[/URL] back in October, but [URL=”http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_magic/2010/11/orlando-magic-assign-rookie-daniel-orton-to-d-league.html”]it’s now official[/URL]. Orton hasn’t played a game yet this season, and only averaged 3.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in the summer league (averaging only 15% from the field).
Orton will use the Magic’s D-League affiliate New Mexico Thunderbirds to improve on his offense and conditioning. Although his perpetual knee injury has been a big issue in regards to playing time, [URL=”http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/11/30/daniel-orton-assigned-to-d-league-by-magic/”]NBAfanhouse[/URL] is reporting that Orton’s conditioning has always been a question. Let’s hope Daniel can get what he needs in the D-League and get back to Orlando next year.
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