The X Factor?

[cedric76]

JI

Then

Better fans

[VFX]

should have signed better fans in the off-season…

Just kidding you corny mfers…

[Audi]

should have signed better fans in the off-season…

Just kidding you corny mfers…

They'd have been flipped immediately for cash considerations

[CLosP]

You deserve to be a little fickle if you’ve dealt with this franchise for this long lol.

[MasterGMer]

Paolo should increase his efficiency this year. Franz should average more PPG and bigger role on offense.

The problem is we do not have a rim protector. Even with Wendell good on defense last year against all NBA level bigs. We still need a defensive big. Moe is good at scoring and rebounding. His defense was questionable a bit also last season.

If we truly want to upgrade our roster, we need a front court player who can defend and block

[MasterGMer]

https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2023/09/18/orlando-magic-need-to-improve-rim-protection-to-finish-defense/

[Def Swami]

The trio of guards (Fultz, Suggs, Anthony). I expect Paolo and Franz to get better. Carter Jr. is pretty consistent and steady. Our guards have to be better, and at least one has to pop and come along the ride with Paolo and Franz.

I think Cole Anthony is going to have a big year.

[Skybox]

Paolo should increase his efficiency this year. Franz should average more PPG and bigger role on offense.

The problem is we do not have a rim protector. Even with Wendell good on defense last year against all NBA level bigs. We still need a defensive big. Moe is good at scoring and rebounding. His defense was questionable a bit also last season.

If we truly want to upgrade our roster, we need a front court player who can defend and block

Sounds like a HEALTHY Isaac

[AdamTheGreek]

Isaac and Suggs are good picks.

But for me it’s Fultz. He’s continuously improving. He’s built his body up this summer maybe even more than Suggs. If Markelle’s 3-pointer is improving, he just took us up another notch. He’s the engine that drives the offense. If teams want to focus on Paolo and Franz then Fultz is the one who should carve them up for it.

[Skybox]

Isaac and Suggs are good picks.

But for me it’s Fultz. He’s continuously improving. He’s built his body up this summer maybe even more than Suggs. If Markelle’s 3-pointer is improving, he just took us up another notch. He’s the engine that drives the offense. If teams want to focus on Paolo and Franz then Fultz is the one who should carve them up for it.

No argument here...IF Fultz becomes a near All-Star based on improving his shooting significantly without declining in other areas-he's part 3 of our young BIG 3. I only didn't select him because I think it's unlikely. I think I picked Healthy Isaac - which is telling.

Scoring (from all over), elite ballhandling, big, good-defending PG paired with two ultra-versatile, ultra-mobile 6'10 forwards (along with a solid C and some 3&D from the SG spot) is a recipe for success in today's NBA. "#1 pick Fultz" was more like Ja and "2022 Fultz" is like Elf...I'm (honestly) rooting.

[Message Boar]

#1 team 3-point shooting ability in general (they don't all need to improve, but a few rotation players need to have improved)
#2 Suggs
#3 Isaac

[Fortune Teller]

Assuming no significant moves are made, what is the most significant ( but plausible) internal improvement that could propel this team into a legitimate playoff team?

There are a lot of candidates, but which, in your opinion, is really the one to watch for?

One or both rookies stepping in quickly?
Fultz, Suggs, or Paolo’s 3 pt shooting?
Cole Anthony emerging as a complete, starter level PG.
Team 3pt shooting creeping up with several guys filling the role (Ingles, Howard, Houstan…) and better scheme
Team rebounding improving…particularly with our bigs
WCJ grabbing his share of the spotlight with improved scoring & rebounding, to elevate his complete game?
Fultz breaking out as another WestBeast, racking up triple doubles and running the show with authority?
Mose re- working schemes to improve on both ends, create easy scoring & team rebounding- confident, poised COY?

I’m going with…
Isaac being healthy and reminding the league what defensive impact he can have…playing 20mpg, backing up all 3 frontcourt spots

I think a Cole Anthony breakout season is the most likely. He improved significantly last year and this is his contract year.

I doubt the rookies will contribute anything this season, especially Black, who I believe is going to struggle to get his shot off.

1% chance Isaac stays healthy. Nothings suggests otherwise.

[Skin]

X FACTOR WILL BE MY MAN JETT HOWARD. BELIEEEEE DAT!