Tristan da Silva, a rookie forward for the Orlando Magic, has navigated a tumultuous start to his NBA career following a solid college tenure at Colorado. His debut was marked by limited playtime and a scoring drought, but he found his rhythm, scoring 17 points in his second game despite a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Consistency has been a challenge, with a shooting percentage of only 32.4% over a stretch of games. As da Silva reflects on his inaugural season, he acknowledges the physical and mental fatigue faced during the grind of 74 games, emphasizing the importance of resilience in overcoming the 'rookie wall' and adapting to the demands of professional basketball.