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Former No. 1 overall pick still a free agent heading into NBA season

Markelle Fultz just finished her seventh season in the NBA.

The former Washington star averaged 7.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 47.2% from the field and 22.2% from three points in 43 games for the Orlando Magic.

During the offseason, Fultz became a free agent available to sign with any NBA team.

As of October 21, the 26-year-old remains unsigned.

Markelle Fultz

April 5, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) drives the ball up the court during the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory credit: Images Jim Dedmon-Imagn / Images Jim Dedmon-Imagn

Fultz was the first overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers after one season of college basketball.

He spent parts of two seasons with the 76ers before getting exchange at the Magic in 2019.

His career averages are 11.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 47.2% from the field and 27.4% from three-point range in 234 matches.

Many fans are confused as to why Fultz is still available.

Via @ItsReallyLebron on October 21: “The fact that Markelle Fultz is not in the NBA is crazy lol, yes his Jumper was iffy but he can actually score and play”

Via @JRriseto on October 20: “There are teams in the NBA that I hate with a passion, but man, they could at least use some Markelle Fultz basketball IQ off the bench”

Via @IamKingPolk on October 9: “Crazy Markelle Fultz still a free agent”

Via @whoisoriginel on October 3: “Markelle Fultz and Robert Covington still being free agents as NBA training camps begin shocks me.”

The 2024-25 NBA season begins Tuesday night when the Boston Celtics host the New York Knicks.