2021-2022 Regular Season Game 68: Minnesota Timberwolves (38-29) at Orlando Magic (17-50) - 3/11/22 - 7pm ET

Last Guardian · Post #141 » by **Last Guardian** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 3:20 am

Take that tankers. This team is improving more and more as the season progresses. We’ll still get a top 5 pick though.

Fultz is brilliant at basketball. Bamba played like he cared. Moe wagner is just a really impressive offensive player. Carter is just a really impressive player in general. Not the best game for Franz or Suggs…but to anyone hating on them look at how Carter took 4 years to get this good…let’s stop expecting rookies to be amazing.

KillMonger · Post #142 » by **KillMonger** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 3:53 am

Read on Twitter

lol picture....almost like they're blaming him

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #143 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 4:08 am

KillMonger wrote:

Read on Twitter

lol picture....almost like they're blaming him

I mean..was there ever any doubt? :wink:

Hopefully the guys still continue building chemistry with Fultz and continue improving.

thelead · Post #144 » by **thelead** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 4:10 am

ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
KillMonger wrote:

Read on Twitter

lol picture....almost like they're blaming him

I mean..was there ever any doubt?
Hopefully the guys still continue building chemistry with Fultz and continue improving.

drsd will be devastated :lol:

Post #145 » by **Bensational** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 4:15 am

KillMonger wrote:

Read on Twitter

lol picture....almost like they're blaming him

His expression in the picture looks like he feels blamed for it too, lol.

shadrock · Post #146 » by **shadrock** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 4:23 am

Heartwarming.

KillMonger · Post #147 » by **KillMonger** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 7:34 am

Watch on YouTube

cedric76 · Post #148 » by **cedric76** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 8:05 am

Fultz is just a beast

I can wait to see us next season

Fultz/Suggs/PG VET
?????? /suggs/ Hampton
Franz/Chuma
WCJ/Moe
JI/MO/Rolo

Please dont tell me that we can find the SG we need with our 2022 pick+ross+cole+den 1rp or Den 1RP

zaymon · Post #149 » by **zaymon** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 10:07 am

Mo Bamba had a good game but the overreactions here are wild. He was still just a play finisher. Shooting wide opens 3s and wide open dunks. He was guarding Wolves worst offensive player in Vanderbild no wonder he had more energy on offense. Its good that he makes progress but he is far from impactful player. How much will last his motivation from Fultz return.
Fultz plays better basketball than Anthony. Even without 3 pointer.
I start to worry about Suggs, but he doesnt look healthy.

Statlanta · Post #150 » by **Statlanta** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 10:56 am

As long as Cole Anthony is on this team we will always beat the Timberwolves.

Ralof · Post #151 » by **Ralof** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 11:14 am

we have so many good complementary players,if only the ping pong balls not screwed us last year as always... :noway:

imagine okeke,harris,franz,wcj,hampton and even anthony and fultz in limited roles,with cunningham as primary ball handler.

Last Guardian wrote:
Fultz is brilliant at basketball.

best 3 talents yesterday: towns,edwards and fultz.
being a #1 pick means something,so is luck when you are rebuilding

I Rasharted · Post #152 » by **I Rasharted** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 11:17 am

I'm glad Fultz is having an impact, but that's more than enough winning, thank you very much.

Optimus_Steel · Post #153 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:02 pm

Damm just when you think Minny is turning the corner they go back to same old Minny lol.

Bamba was fantastic but it's like fool's gold. He will disappear for 5 games afterwards. Sad thing he could produce like this often if he really wanted to, IF he really wanted to, but he doesn't have that internal fire. Couldn't be bothered in a contract year except for an occasion here and there.

Imagine Mo Wagner's fire in Bamba's body.

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Skybox · Post #154 » by **Skybox** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 3:24 pm

tiderulz wrote:
fendilim wrote:
Skybox wrote:There aren’t any real Centers in the top of the draft…There will be a market for Mo. I’d be fine with keeping him, but only on a WCJ deal…I could see Isaac sharing Center minutes with him, next to WCJ, Jabari, Chet…Kessler could rise quite a bit, imo

Mo doesnt play as a C tho.

and what he does is not a top center either.

I would agree he's not a top anything atm...but this positional debate is so boring. I wonder if any teams needing a PF will come after him this offseason? :banghead:

tiderulz · Post #155 » by **tiderulz** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 3:40 pm

Skybox wrote:
tiderulz wrote:
fendilim wrote:Mo doesnt play as a C tho.

and what he does is not a top center either.

I would agree he's not a top anything atm...but this positional debate is so boring. I wonder if any teams needing a PF will come after him this offseason?

with his questionable motor, do you think he can guard PF's?

Skybox · Post #156 » by **Skybox** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 3:59 pm

tiderulz wrote:
Skybox wrote:
tiderulz wrote:and what he does is not a top center either.

I would agree he's not a top anything atm...but this positional debate is so boring. I wonder if any teams needing a PF will come after him this offseason?

with his questionable motor, do you think he can guard PF's?

Absolutely not. He can protect the rim and, occasionally, lunge at a shooter. He's extremely limited (I'll be generous and say "so far") defensively and can't venture out of his zone for more than a few seconds. He's one of the few one position guys on our roster - he and RoLo are Centers only. His best upside is to become that pivot defensive quarterback like Gobert but he hasn't shown the instincts or toughness to do that yet. Being skinny doesn't make him a PF - it just makes him a skinny Center.

Isaac, on the other hand, could be a similar rim protecting skinny Center who can also switch on the perimeter, disrupt passing lanes, and help anywhere on the court. Either of them need a guy like WCJ to "complete them" defensively (I would say the inverse is true for WCJ). None are complete Centers, but in combination, can give us what we need in the front court. IF WCJ can get confident launching open 3's, it's on.

fendilim · Post #157 » by **fendilim** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 4:11 pm

Skybox wrote:
tiderulz wrote:
Skybox wrote:
I would agree he's not a top anything atm...but this positional debate is so boring. I wonder if any teams needing a PF will come after him this offseason?

with his questionable motor, do you think he can guard PF's?

Absolutely not. He can protect the rim and, occasionally, lunge at a shooter. He's extremely limited (I'll be generous and say "so far") defensively and can't venture out of his zone for more than a few seconds. He's one of the few one position guys on our roster - he and RoLo are Centers only. His best upside is to become that pivot defensive quarterback like Gobert but he hasn't shown the instincts or toughness to do that yet. Being skinny doesn't make him a PF - it just makes him a skinny Center.

Isaac, on the other hand, could be a similar rim protecting skinny Center who can also switch on the perimeter, disrupt passing lanes, and help anywhere on the court. Either of them need a guy like WCJ to "complete them" defensively (I would say the inverse is true for WCJ). None are complete Centers, but in combination, can give us what we need in the front court. IF WCJ can get confident launching open 3's, it's on.

There really is no debate with his position. Lol

He guards Power Forwards, and defended by power forwards, sometimes small forwards even.

Skybox · Post #158 » by **Skybox** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 4:15 pm

fendilim wrote:
Skybox wrote:
tiderulz wrote:with his questionable motor, do you think he can guard PF's?

Absolutely not. He can protect the rim and, occasionally, lunge at a shooter. He's extremely limited (I'll be generous and say "so far") defensively and can't venture out of his zone for more than a few seconds. He's one of the few one position guys on our roster - he and RoLo are Centers only. His best upside is to become that pivot defensive quarterback like Gobert but he hasn't shown the instincts or toughness to do that yet. Being skinny doesn't make him a PF - it just makes him a skinny Center.

Isaac, on the other hand, could be a similar rim protecting skinny Center who can also switch on the perimeter, disrupt passing lanes, and help anywhere on the court. Either of them need a guy like WCJ to "complete them" defensively (I would say the inverse is true for WCJ). None are complete Centers, but in combination, can give us what we need in the front court. IF WCJ can get confident launching open 3's, it's on.

There really is no debate with his position. Lol

Lol?...I guess we'll disagree...feel free to scan the web for ANY place listing him as a PF.

Post #159 » by **Def Swami** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 6:01 pm

Great Bamba game. That game is an example of Bamba's potential realized. You wish you could just get that kind of defensive prowess and energy on a nightly basis. He's a solid 3 point shooter for a center. With his length and size and ability to space the floor, he should be a starting level center in the NBA. His issue has always been timing on the defensive end, effort, and committing to setting good screens to help his team get open shots. And that stuff really comes down to Bamba's own commitment.

You really have to give Mosely a lot of credit for keeping this team's morale up. A lot of teams would have been dogging it and bickering with each other by now. But, this team has a really good chemistry. These guys are really unselfish, they root for each other, they play hard. Even when guys might frustrate you with their decision making, you can never fault their effort. And I think being in that environment can be contagious and rub off on others.

It's a small sample size, but Bamba has been decent since the all-star break. His post all-star break TS is 66%. He has had a positive net rating. Sometimes guys need a change of scenery, and with a new coach and practically new teammates, maybe something might click for him. Every guy develops at their own pace. It will be interesting to see how the Magic handle his free agency this offseason.

Great Orlando crowd too!

fendilim · Post #160 » by **fendilim** » Sun Mar 13, 2022 2:37 am

Skybox wrote:
fendilim wrote:
Skybox wrote:
Absolutely not. He can protect the rim and, occasionally, lunge at a shooter. He's extremely limited (I'll be generous and say "so far") defensively and can't venture out of his zone for more than a few seconds. He's one of the few one position guys on our roster - he and RoLo are Centers only. His best upside is to become that pivot defensive quarterback like Gobert but he hasn't shown the instincts or toughness to do that yet. Being skinny doesn't make him a PF - it just makes him a skinny Center.

Isaac, on the other hand, could be a similar rim protecting skinny Center who can also switch on the perimeter, disrupt passing lanes, and help anywhere on the court. Either of them need a guy like WCJ to "complete them" defensively (I would say the inverse is true for WCJ). None are complete Centers, but in combination, can give us what we need in the front court. IF WCJ can get confident launching open 3's, it's on.

There really is no debate with his position. Lol

Lol?...I guess we'll disagree...feel free to scan the web for ANY place listing him as a PF.

listed at center, yes.

But watch the game, and you’ll see that there really is no question about what position he REALLY plays. Lol