The Orlando Magic welcomed Markelle Fultz into the "family" on Thursday during a press conference officially introducing their newest player.
For his part, Fultz said he's eager to continue his pursuit of being his best in Orlando.
Fultz was acquired last week in a trade with the 76ers that sent reserve forward Jonathon Simmons and two draft picks to Philadelphia.
In the 20-year-old Fultz, who was the No. 1 pick in the 2017 draft, the Magic feel they have another cornerstone piece to add to their franchise.
"I just wanted to begin by saying again, how excited we are to have Markelle Fultz part of the Orlando Magic family," Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said. "It's very rare that you get a chance to add a player of Markelle's ability and character to your team. These days don't happen very often. It's a good day for the Magic. And now it means we begin the work of getting Markelle where he needs to be."
Fultz, who hasn't played since Nov. 19 due to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in his right shoulder, said he was impressed with how the Magic treat their players.
"I think the biggest thing that we've talked about is just doing stuff the right way, just building me up as a man and on the court. I think that's music to my ears," Fultz said. "Two things that I really want to do is be the best player I can be and be the best young man I can be. They do a great job of doing that as you can see with the team they have now."
