Is Marbury heading to Orlando???

[macdalejax]

This article makes no factual sense therefore I doubt it's validity. I think this guy is talking out his rear end but I could be wrong. If Marbury was interested in coming to O-town then I'd certainly consider it but it would take a lot to sell me on the idea.

[spinedoc]

I agree that he could have a huge upside for us this season. He obviously can become a cancer for a team, but if we catch him in the right mode and wanting to prove something, he could be a solid pickup this year. I still want Jameer to start though. Steph would have to know that he is backing him up, but Marbury is a legit pg that could push this team farther.

[ADRajX]

well if we are going to get him

he better be willing to come off the bench

because jameer nelson has been on quite a roll lately (before and after his injury); especially his passing and decision making

and, marbury, even with his attitude problems and cancerous nature... is way more effective than AJ off the bench

but that'd leave less minutes to experiment c-lee at pg; and i've been liking his development so far

i really don't want marbury here to tell you the truth; but if it happens, it happens

[BassMaster]

well if we are going to get him

he better be willing to come off the bench

because jameer nelson has been on quite a roll lately (before and after his injury); especially his passing and decision making

and, marbury, even with his attitude problems and cancerous nature... is way more effective than AJ off the bench

but that'd leave less minutes to experiment c-lee at pg; and i've been liking his development so far

i really don't want marbury here to tell you the truth; but if it happens, it happens

If you go by Denton's article then it really doesn't sound like Marbury is coming here:

By John Denton

FLORIDA TODAY

ORLANDO -- Orlando Magic gneral manager Otis Smith shot down a report in (New York) Newsday that disgruntled New York point guard Stephon Marbury could end up with the Magic after negotiating a contract buyout with the Knicks.

The report claimed that Marbury will chose between Orlando, Miami, Boston and Dallas following his escape from New York.

Said Smith, while shaking his head incredulously: ``We made the list, huh?’’

[ADRajX]

well if we are going to get him

he better be willing to come off the bench

because jameer nelson has been on quite a roll lately (before and after his injury); especially his passing and decision making

and, marbury, even with his attitude problems and cancerous nature... is way more effective than AJ off the bench

but that'd leave less minutes to experiment c-lee at pg; and i've been liking his development so far

i really don't want marbury here to tell you the truth; but if it happens, it happens

If you go by Denton's article then it really doesn't sound like Marbury is coming here:

By John Denton

FLORIDA TODAY

ORLANDO -- Orlando Magic gneral manager Otis Smith shot down a report in (New York) Newsday that disgruntled New York point guard Stephon Marbury could end up with the Magic after negotiating a contract buyout with the Knicks.

The report claimed that Marbury will chose between Orlando, Miami, Boston and Dallas following his escape from New York.

Said Smith, while shaking his head incredulously: ``We made the list, huh?’’

GOOD

[Cigamodnalro]

Otis Smith weaves a sticky web of deception

[NEM]

it says in parentheses in new york...why was otis in new york when we havent been up there??? hmmm i wonder....marbury is suspended, otis was in new york, we need a backup pg cause aj doesnt cut it... otis always denies reports and when you least expect it, he hits you with what we've been hearing about... im all for it, seems like a low risk, high reward signing...worst case scenario, we sign him, he sucks, we cut him...its not like he's making 21 million of our dollars so we dont lose much by waiving him

[FFBlitzace]

It was just clarifying that Newsday is a NY paper. Otis was in the arena tonight.

[BassMaster]

It was just clarifying that Newsday is a NY paper. Otis was in the arena tonight.

No on Marbury and Otis seems to think the same and yes Otis in Orlando not NYC. Thanks FFBlitzace for understanding and letting others know what it meant.

[Kent]

The Magic aren't signing Marbury.

END THREAD

[ivDT]

"stephon marbury is fool's gold" - otis.

[KoolMikeSkii]

To me this would mark a great moment for us if we get him. It will be the start of the Dwight factor. Like Shaq back in the day and Lebron now players are going as Jason Kidd said last year flock to Orlando because they want to play with Dwight Howard. Hopefully taking less money in hopes of winning a championship. Fun times to be an Orlando magic fan again.

[glennathan]

To me this would mark a great moment for us if we get him. It will be the start of the Dwight factor. Like Shaq back in the day and Lebron now players are going as Jason Kidd said last year flock to Orlando because they want to play with Dwight Howard. Hopefully taking less money in hopes of winning a championship. Fun times to be an Orlando magic fan again.

agreed. It kinda reminds me of Horace Grant coming to Orlando with the hopes of winning a championship with Shaq and Penny. That is kinda the situation now except we now have Dwight and Hedo. I really wanna see if there can be any truth confirmed for this. Would make speculations alot easier.

[SOUL]

Otis likes Chunky Fatkins.

[glennathan]

Otis likes Chunky Fatkins.

[Dome]

It would be SO un-Magic.

Indeed.

No way it happens......I think.

No way it happens......I hope!

[RickB-Orlando]

If it's true, and not just Marbury's camp spreading rumors to se what sticks, then there is immediate upside. For the remainder of the season the guy is probably close to a model citizen, trying to prove he's still got game.

His second season anywhere though he turns into a cancer. So for us he could be a short term fix, but I would hope we wouldn't keep him too long.

[Tarheel]

God, I hope not. I don't want that whiny Primadonna b*tch here.

[BassMaster]

Otis likes Chunky Fatkins.

In the Atkins thread which is updated and shows that Otis is indeed trying to get Atkins by either trading Cook or Bogans and Wilks the two groups salaries match with the later being expirings.
I would take Atkins any day over that cancer marbury.

I believe that Otis Smith agrees with me because when asked he said no to Marbury that was yesterday btw.

[aleZ]

After the Steve-t-O experiment, I doubt Dwight wants to play with another ballhog PG.