Kai Sotto continued to watch from the bench as the Orlando Magic endured a challenging 82-80 defeat in overtime against the New York Knicks during the 2023 NBA Summer League.
This marked the third consecutive game in which Sotto did not see any playing time, as he was also benched in Orlando's previous losses to the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons.
In the thrilling matchup, forward Jett Howard managed to tie the game at 80-all during the final stretch of the extra period.
However, it was Knicks guard Jaylen Martin who sealed the victory for New York with a crucial floater.
With the game coming down to the race for 82 points in overtime, Jaylen Martin's game-winning shot secured the Knicks' first win in the Summer League, improving their record to 1-2.
Despite being kept on the bench, the Filipino towering 7-foot-3 basketball prodigy maintains a positive outlook and continues to prepare himself for the moment he steps onto the court.
Looking ahead, Orlando is set to face the Portland Trailblazers, who currently hold a 2-1 record, in their upcoming game. Filipino fans eagerly await the possibility of seeing Kai Sotto in action during the match.
