O'QuinnSanity era begins 8/9/12

Mr-Magic · Post #1 » by **Mr-Magic** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 2:55 am

via: NY Daily News

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baske ... -1.1132126

Heart & Hustle pt.2 likely on the way? I hope so, this guy brings alot of those 2 attributes to our team that we've been missing for some time. Glad to see it's official. Sorry if this topic may have not needed its own thread.

Go Magic!

p.s. - Does anyone know if we've officially signed Nicholson yet?

drsd · Post #2 » by **drsd** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 5:09 am

Three years with a team option on years two and three. If O'Quinn even emerges as a journeyman, this is a good deal for the Magic. And to be blunt, given the lack of capable centers in the NBA, there is really little to risk here.

A good job by GM Hennigan.

drsd · Post #3 » by **drsd** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 5:10 am

The O-Sen story:
O-Sen LINK

"It's pretty emotional," O'Quinn told the Orlando Sentinel on Wednesday night. "It's kind of like the final stage to all the work you've put in. It's another big day."

ChildishGambino · Post #4 » by **ChildishGambino** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 5:17 am

dream come true right there.....goes from basically making nothing to making a lot more than a average doctor or lawyer makes....must be an exciting time for him.....

THE YAMA · Post #5 » by **THE YAMA** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 5:24 am

I like this deal for us very much. Bringing on a big man who hustles for cheap and two team options.

wowski · Post #6 » by **wowski** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 5:30 am

THE YAMA wrote:I like this deal for us very much. Bringing on a big man who hustles for cheap and two team options.

Yeah, I like the team options for years two and three as well. Little to no risk. I wish we handed out deals like that with Big Baby, Duhon and Jrich.

rcklsscognition · Post #7 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 6:27 am

O'Quinn to wear #9.

Greenraida · Post #8 » by **Greenraida** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 6:54 am

It's a great deal for us, but I don't think he will be a Lin level breakout star like some people on this board are imagining. If we still have Howard on the team I'd imagine Ayon would get minutes before him. From the video he reminds me a lot of BBD, in that he has a mid range jumper, so we might be able to use him at PF if there is foul trouble for BBD/Nicholson

Last Guardian · Post #9 » by **Last Guardian** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 11:55 am

Undersized but has a 7'5 wingspan and an automatic mid-range shot. If he bulked up a bit I think he could handle being a center quite well.

Nyce_1 · Post #10 » by **Nyce_1** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 1:20 pm

I'm loving our front court depth (as long as Dwight is here).

Congratulations to KO for working hard and earning this opportunity. I wish him a long & successful career in the league.

OrlChamps2030 · Post #11 » by **OrlChamps2030** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 3:49 pm

wowski wrote:
THE YAMA wrote:I like this deal for us very much. Bringing on a big man who hustles for cheap and two team options.

Yeah, I like the team options for years two and three as well. Little to no risk. I wish we handed out deals like that with Big Baby, Duhon and Jrich.

LOL? I'm pretty sure if Jesus Christ was our GM we couldn't get veterans to accept deals with not one but TWO team options.

Nyce_1 · Post #12 » by **Nyce_1** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 4:13 pm

Magic GM Rob Hennigan came away very impressed with O’Quinn following the Summer League. He said that the center has a chance to stick in the NBA for several years because of his willingness to do the dirty work such as rebounding and playing defense and his ability to play team basketball. O’Quinn has said he’ll stick true to his roots as a player with the Magic and bring some hustle and muscle to the squad.

``This puts a stamp on everything that I’ve done. For my family to be a part of this, it is a great moment for us,’’ O’Quinn said on draft night of the hard work he’s put into becoming a NBA player. ``I’m an energy guy. I rebound, defend, block shots and compete. As far as going into the NBA, I know that I have to develop my offensive game. But I’m an energy guy first and that’s what I will bring to the Magic.’’

http://www.nba.com/magic/news/denton-oq ... act_080912

MagicTownBaller · Post #13 » by **MagicTownBaller** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 4:24 pm

I love this. O'Quinn played great in the summer league and deserves this. He wouldn't back down to anyone and we really need that.

mityamag · Post #14 » by **mityamag** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 5:38 pm

Good luck to O'Q

in-limbo · Post #15 » by **in-limbo** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 7:45 pm

Kyle played pretty well in the summer league. I think he and Baby could hold that spot down just fine. There aren't that many nights where being a little small at center hurts that bad anymore. The game is being played on the wings more now and I love that. Kyle's little jumper will be a sight for sore eyes and plays right off Drews post game.

magicman123 · Post #16 » by **magicman123** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 10:02 pm

hopefully he can stick around, if not we can get out of his contract