Official 2025 Offseason Thread 2.0

[pepe1991]

Love part about Franz when he said he plays basketball since he is 7. That's why he had no "rookie wall" nor had to "learn " basketball at age of 19.
By the time he jumped into nba he was already playing basketball 2/3 of his life.

Great example of overvaluing "potential" often leads you nowhere. Players at age of 20 should be players, not "Potential players".

[drsd]

Love part about Franz when he said he plays basketball since he is 7. That's why he had no "rookie wall" nor had to "learn " basketball at age of 19.
By the time he jumped into nba he was already playing basketball 2/3 of his life.

Great example of overvaluing "potential" often leads you nowhere. Players at age of 20 should be players, not "Potential players".

And-1

There is a reason European players are most of the dominant A-list stars. Add to them all the A-lister Canadians: there is clearly a problem with the AAU approach to youth developmental of elite athletes. Fundamentals matter. And they are learned at a child's age. You do not teach a 22-year old how to shoot 40% from three. You just don't.

On this thought line, I do think this is why Richardson will be a good player in the NBA (and why Howard never will be).

[tiderulz]

Love part about Franz when he said he plays basketball since he is 7. That's why he had no "rookie wall" nor had to "learn " basketball at age of 19.
By the time he jumped into nba he was already playing basketball 2/3 of his life.

Great example of overvaluing "potential" often leads you nowhere. Players at age of 20 should be players, not "Potential players".

And-1

There is a reason European players are most of the dominant A-list stars. Add to them all the A-lister Canadians: there is clearly a problem with the AAU approach to youth developmental of elite athletes. Fundamentals matter. And they are learned at a child's age. You do not teach a 22-year old how to shoot 40% from three. You just don't.

On this thought line, I do think this is why Richardson will be a good player in the NBA (and why Howard never will be).

ehh, to me its talent, not just being a Euro and starting your playing career early.

some recent picks

Tidjane Salaun - #6 pick assigned to Charlotte G-league team in January. why? they werent battling for a playoff spot.
Matas Buzelis - didnt look like a #11 pick.
Bilal Coulibaly - still mostly potential and shot 28% from 3 last year.
Olivier Prosper - 1st round pick by Dallas, couldnt get on the court
Usman Guraba - horrible 1st round pick by Houston

[fendilim]

Love part about Franz when he said he plays basketball since he is 7. That's why he had no "rookie wall" nor had to "learn " basketball at age of 19.
By the time he jumped into nba he was already playing basketball 2/3 of his life.

Great example of overvaluing "potential" often leads you nowhere. Players at age of 20 should be players, not "Potential players".

And-1

There is a reason European players are most of the dominant A-list stars. Add to them all the A-lister Canadians: there is clearly a problem with the AAU approach to youth developmental of elite athletes. Fundamentals matter. And they are learned at a child's age. You do not teach a 22-year old how to shoot 40% from three. You just don't.

On this thought line, I do think this is why Richardson will be a good player in the NBA (and why Howard never will be).

ehh, to me its talent, not just being a Euro and starting your playing career early.

some recent picks

Tidjane Salaun - #6 pick assigned to Charlotte G-league team in January. why? they werent battling for a playoff spot.
Matas Buzelis - didnt look like a #11 pick.
Bilal Coulibaly - still mostly potential and shot 28% from 3 last year.
Olivier Prosper - 1st round pick by Dallas, couldnt get on the court
Usman Guraba - horrible 1st round pick by Houston

Osmane dieng, pokusevski. Many more misses.

No one is perfect. A lot depend on the player too. How they adjust to the nba etc. you’re basically drafting based on past accomplishments. But no one know what future holds.

[JoshuaPotter]

So when does pre-season start?

[Knightro]

So when does pre-season start?

October 4th is the Magic's preseason opener.

Training camp opens September 30th.

[T-Cat]

How much money do the Orlando Magic have exactly to fill out their final roster spot?

https://www.si.com/nba/magic/orlando-magic-could-add-toughness-leadership-by-signing-free-agent-forward-01k30k91r4cj