Here's how Will Magnay impacts the JackJumpers' postseason chances

Magnay’s recent play showcased his defensive player of the year potential, and his health is crucial for Tasmania in the days ahead.

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After three injury affected seasons, plus a delayed start to this campaign, Will Magnay could have been forgiven for limited impact over his first handful of games back. Instead, round eight featured some of his most promising patches of play in quite some time, with Tasmania finishing plus-27 in Magnay’s 39 minutes across two games.

How many bigs across the NBL can defend multiple actions over the majority of the shot clock like the possession below? It’s defensive player of the year type stuff.