Markelle Fultz

Markelle Fultz is an American professional basketball player, born on May 29, 1998, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Fultz began his professional career with the Philadelphia 76ers before being traded to the Orlando Magic in 2019.

Fultz is known for his quickness, ball handling, and scoring ability. He has faced numerous challenges, including a shoulder injury that affected his shooting form, but has shown resilience in overcoming these obstacles.

Off the court, Fultz is also recognized for his dedication to community service, making significant contributions to his local community.

Philadelphia 76ers

• Early Career: Fultz was selected as the first overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. His rookie season was marred by a shoulder injury that affected his shooting form.

Orlando Magic

• Trade and Rehabilitation: In 2019, Fultz was traded to the Orlando Magic. He worked with the Magic's coaching staff to rehabilitate his shoulder and improve his shooting form. In the 2019-20 season, he became a regular starter for the team, showing significant improvement in his performance.
  Individual Recognition: Fultz's resilience and improvement during his time with the Magic has been recognized by fans and analysts.

USA Basketball

• Under-18 Team: Fultz represented the USA at the 2016 FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship, where the team won a gold medal.

• Position: Primarily a point guard, but also capable of playing as a shooting guard.
• Skills: Known for his quickness, ball handling, and scoring ability. Fultz is celebrated for his versatility, vision on the court, and ability to create scoring opportunities.

• Family: Fultz is close to his family, particularly his mother, Ebony Fultz.
• Community Service: Fultz is involved in various community service activities, particularly in his hometown of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

• Markelle Fultz is recognized for his resilience in overcoming challenges and his dedication to improving his game. His journey serves as an inspiration to young players facing adversities in their careers.

Recognition in High School and College:

• 2016 McDonald's All-American
• 2017 First-team All-Pac-12
• 2017 Third-team All-American (AP, NABC)

Recognition in Professional Career:

• First overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft

Books

• No books currently available about Markelle Fultz's career.

Websites

• NBA: Information about Markelle Fultz’s career and stats. Available at: https://www.nba.com
• Philadelphia 76ers: Details about Fultz’s career at the 76ers. Available at: https://www.nba.com/sixers
• Orlando Magic: Official site with updates on Fultz’s performance and rehabilitation at the Magic. Available at: https://www.nba.com/magic

Articles

• ESPN: Markelle Fultz's career highlights and challenges. Available at: https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066421/markelle-fultz
• The Athletic: Detailed articles about Fultz's journey and recovery. Available at: https://theathletic.com/player/nba/magic/markelle-fultz/

Interviews and Documentaries

• ESPN Interviews: Various interviews and features on Markelle Fultz, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.espn.com