Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XXV: Offseason Edition)

WeAreVenom · Post #1141 » by **WeAreVenom** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:29 am

Lol, Bass and Pietrus are my dudes, but they haven't changed in the slightest.

dsg2021 · Post #1142 » by **dsg2021** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:30 am

BadMofoPimp wrote:I don't know, I still squirm every time BBD or Bass takes that outside 15-17 foot shot. I hated everytime either one took those shots. I enjoyed watching Bass when he was with Dallas even. So, I am a fan of both players. I am more of a defense first person and that is why I like BBD more. Plus, love his heart.

Besides, I doubt Bass could have ever pulled out those 20 pt 10 rb games Davis had and lead the team the way BBD done. Being I was at many of the games at the end of the season and playoffs, Davis would pull the team together in a huddle whenever their opponents went on a run to rally them. He truly took it upon himself to lead that team. It was inspiring. He tried so hard and I enjoy that in a player that wants to win that badly. Bass hardly ever showed emotion.

+1. /Discussion over, BBD > Bass.

Pietrus hasn't changed. And he proves he plays more focused on D in bigger games and loves every shot with no pressure ever. He is one of my favorite players ever with Jameer so it's bittersweet seeing him in Boston, but mostly happy for him for sure. Im rooting for Boston and those Magic guys Pietrus, Dooling (who I also wished stayed in ORL) and Bass.

Nemesis21 · Post #1143 » by **Nemesis21** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:37 am

We should call the Celtics, the Orlando Boston Celtics. Dooling, Pietrus, Bass all played for Orlando and Doc coached Orlando.

bigdogdylan5 · Post #1144 » by **bigdogdylan5** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:44 am

D12VCMagic wrote:JVG just said the Bass/BBD trade was lopsided in favor of the Celtics.

Doesnt surprise me expect shots at Orlando by JVG as long as he is a announcer he already showed that his professionalism with regards to Orlando is nothing

WeAreVenom · Post #1145 » by **WeAreVenom** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:53 am

blue and white wrote:
DiplomaticMagic wrote:I celebrated when we traded Bass, and still make that trade 10 times out of 10. I don't know why ESPN is all Brandon Bass is such a key player lately when he's not having a good series at all.

because its boston and everything is better in boston

Nobody, NOBODY, would even try to argue that Bass is better than Davis last year. I'm convinced of that.

MagicTownBaller · Post #1146 » by **MagicTownBaller** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 3:25 am

I want Weaver or Lyndsay. Screw Tom Penn. He wanted us to take that deal with New Jersey last year. I don't want that guy anywhere near my team.

JNelson43 · Post #1147 » by **JNelson43** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 3:43 am

I haven't been posting in this thread because I got twice the speculation I would want in a dozen off seasons in the course of one fairly lousy season. If I actually paid attention to every "source" that said "Dwight wants out more than ever" or "Dwight still loves Orlando" I'd be going crazy by now.

Of course the GM/coach discussion, that's fresher but harder to read what will be good for the franchise.

OrlandO · Post #1148 » by **OrlandO** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 3:53 am

JNelson43 wrote:I haven't been posting in this thread because I got twice the speculation I would want in a dozen off seasons in the course of one fairly lousy season...

You missed out. Epic Magic Speculation Thread FTW

MagicTownBaller · Post #1149 » by **MagicTownBaller** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 4:36 am

Who does everyone prefer? Stephen A. Smith or Skip Bayless?

PeePee la Fritz · Post #1150 » by **PeePee la Fritz** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 4:53 am

MagicTownBaller wrote:Who does everyone prefer? Stephen A. Smith or Skip Bayless?

Stephen A. But it's by default because of Skips vomit inducing love for that mediocre hunk of qb garbage named Tim Tebow. Take that outa the equation and it's Skip

The Real Dalic · Post #1151 » by **The Real Dalic** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 5:49 am

MagicTownBaller wrote:Who does everyone prefer? Stephen A. Smith or Skip Bayless?

Skip. I don't like LeBron and love Tebow. I can't stand Screamin A Smith.

OrlandO · Post #1152 » by **OrlandO** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 5:52 am

MagicTownBaller wrote:Who does everyone prefer? Stephen A. Smith or Skip Bayless?

Skip. While he may exaggerate his arguments, he actually tries to make difficult/groundbreaking calls unlike all the other analysts who stick with "obvious" or popular predictions so they don't look foolish or take a credibility hit. Remember, he was the Magic's biggest supporter during that finals run when everybody else didn't give us a chance all season (Barkley joined in later). He called LeBron being a choker years ago while everybody was still on his nuts. And of course, there's Tebow. Pretty sure most here hate Skip, but I can appreciate his entertainment value and unique method of thinking outside the box. Screamin A. Smith's career was going downhill, he owes a lot to Bayless for getting back on TV on a regular basis. They're a perfect match for each other on first take though... great chemistry.

The Real Dalic · Post #1153 » by **The Real Dalic** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 6:04 am

OrlandO wrote:
MagicTownBaller wrote:Who does everyone prefer? Stephen A. Smith or Skip Bayless?

Skip. While he may exaggerate his arguments, he actually tries to make difficult/groundbreaking calls unlike all the other analysts who stick with "obvious" or popular predictions so they don't look foolish or take a credibility hit. Remember, he was the Magic's biggest supporter during that finals run when everybody else didn't give us a chance all season (Barkley joined in later). He called LeBron being a choker years ago while everybody was still on his nuts. And of course, there's Tebow. Pretty sure most here hate Skip, but I can appreciate his entertainment value and unique method of thinking outside the box. Screamin A. Smith's career was going downhill, he owes a lot to Bayless for getting back on TV on a regular basis. They're a perfect match for each other on first take though... great chemistry.

This.

IGotDaMagicInMe · Post #1154 » by **IGotDaMagicInMe** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 6:18 am

OrlandO wrote:
MagicTownBaller wrote:Who does everyone prefer? Stephen A. Smith or Skip Bayless?

Skip. While he may exaggerate his arguments, he actually tries to make difficult/groundbreaking calls unlike all the other analysts who stick with "obvious" or popular predictions so they don't look foolish or take a credibility hit. Remember, he was the Magic's biggest supporter during that finals run when everybody else didn't give us a chance all season (Barkley joined in later). He called LeBron being a choker years ago while everybody was still on his nuts. And of course, there's Tebow. Pretty sure most here hate Skip, but I can appreciate his entertainment value and unique method of thinking outside the box. Screamin A. Smith's career was going downhill, he owes a lot to Bayless for getting back on TV on a regular basis. They're a perfect match for each other on first take though... great chemistry.

+1

IGotDaMagicInMe · Post #1155 » by **IGotDaMagicInMe** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 6:22 am

BelgianMagic wrote:Broussard: "Message to Pat Riley, offer Dwyane Wade & Chris Bosh to the Orlando Magic for Dwight Howard and Ryan Anderson .. Makes both teams better"

Though it would be the best we could get for Dwight, I don't wanna make Miami better ..

Would that make us better?

MagicTownBaller · Post #1156 » by **MagicTownBaller** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 6:55 am

OrlandO wrote:
MagicTownBaller wrote:Who does everyone prefer? Stephen A. Smith or Skip Bayless?

Skip. While he may exaggerate his arguments, he actually tries to make difficult/groundbreaking calls unlike all the other analysts who stick with "obvious" or popular predictions so they don't look foolish or take a credibility hit. Remember, he was the Magic's biggest supporter during that finals run when everybody else didn't give us a chance all season (Barkley joined in later). He called LeBron being a choker years ago while everybody was still on his nuts. And of course, there's Tebow. Pretty sure most here hate Skip, but I can appreciate his entertainment value and unique method of thinking outside the box. Screamin A. Smith's career was going downhill, he owes a lot to Bayless for getting back on TV on a regular basis. They're a perfect match for each other on first take though... great chemistry.

Nice well thought out post, I applaud you.

Ronito · Post #1157 » by **Ronito** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 6:58 am

Didn't think it be right for me to make a thread on this, so figured this was the right place to dump this:

Brian Shaw lead candidate for Magic coaching job - http://hoopfocus.com/2012/06/08/brian-s ... ch-vacany/

OrlandO · Post #1158 » by **OrlandO** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 7:10 am

Ronito wrote:Didn't think it be right for me to make a thread on this, so figured this was the right place to dump this:

Brian Shaw lead candidate for Magic coaching job - http://poopfocus.com/2012/06/08/brian-s ... ch-vacany/

lol this is your site. Good luck with it, but I hope you don't plan on posting links to it if all you're contributing is repetitive content with misleading titles.

j_n · Post #1159 » by **j_n** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 7:33 am

bigdogdylan5 wrote:
D12VCMagic wrote:JVG just said the Bass/BBD trade was lopsided in favor of the Celtics.

Doesnt surprise me expect shots at Orlando by JVG as long as he is a announcer he already showed that his professionalism with regards to Orlando is nothing

The bass love on espn is laughable, everytime he scores on an open dunk after an insane rondo pass they go with their usual "what a great addition bass has been for this boston team" when really the guy doesnt do anything right and might be the worst starter in the league.

His defense is terrible, he cant cover any postion, hes a subpar rebounder, cant finish around the rim in any way other than a dunk, cant create for himself, cant pass, and is shooting under 45% from the field despite being the 5th option on his team while defenders keep cheating off him to help on garnett.

Baby havent been good here but at least you can always trust him to defend well and rebound, JVG is such a hater.

glennathan · Post #1160 » by **glennathan** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 8:00 am

IGotDaMagicInMe wrote:
BelgianMagic wrote:Broussard: "Message to Pat Riley, offer Dwyane Wade & Chris Bosh to the Orlando Magic for Dwight Howard and Ryan Anderson .. Makes both teams better"

Though it would be the best we could get for Dwight, I don't wanna make Miami better ..

Would that make us better?

Not in my opinion. I think if it was LeBron and Bosh then it would make us better and by no means do I like LeBron but I think he is better than DWade.

Then again, if that trade was to happen it would give Miami DWade and Howard which would be hard to beat as well.