His two main goals were preparing his body for the upcoming season and improving his shooting. Penda spent hours in the gym each day working on those areas, describing the process as a step-by-step journey that came with frustrating moments. He was pleased with what he showed during Summer League and continued working on his conditioning after a brief trip back to France. Returning to Orlando about a month and a half ago, he began familiarizing himself with the new coaching staff and playbook while preparing for his second NBA season.
