Official Speculation Thread (Pt.LII "Lottery/Draft" Edition)

[bigdogdylan5]

Anyone see Dwight acting all hard getting all pissed over a non dirty play by Lee wat is wrong with him man he has become the punchline of the NBA

[MagicHolland]

^^I'm not sure that would be the case. With Bynum we'd be tanking even harder and we'd have a great shot at Wiggins next year

We're tanking hard now and we have Harkless and Vucci who seem like good building blocks. Bynum is up for a new contract which could make or brake a franchise. I'm glad we did not take on Bynum!

[MagicHolland]

Anybody know whatsup with Harris and Harkless wearing the same clothes all the time?

[OrlChamps2030]

^^I'm not sure that would be the case. With Bynum we'd be tanking even harder and we'd have a great shot at Wiggins next year

We're tanking hard now and we have Harkless and Vucci who seem like good building blocks. Bynum is up for a new contract which could make or brake a franchise. I'm glad we did not take on Bynum!

Lol trust me man, I'm glad we didn't take on Bynum as well. My point was I don't think two OK prospects are the difference between "suicide watch" and what is actually going on now. When it's all said is done we're looking for a star and we don't have one.

[Bensational]

^^I'm not sure that would be the case. With Bynum we'd be tanking even harder and we'd have a great shot at Wiggins next year

We're tanking hard now and we have Harkless and Vucci who seem like good building blocks. Bynum is up for a new contract which could make or brake a franchise. I'm glad we did not take on Bynum!

Lol trust me man, I'm glad we didn't take on Bynum as well. My point was I don't think two OK prospects are the difference between "suicide watch" and what is actually going on now. When it's all said is done we're looking for a star and we don't have one.

you take Vuc and Harkless off the team, and you're left with K'O, Nicholson, Moore and maybe Harris (depending on how the season played out)

KO
BBD/Nicholson
Hedo/Eyenga
JJ/Moore/Jones
Jameer/Ish

yeah, that team is most definitely suicide watch.

[KillMonger]

The way I see it if we took on Bynum we would be in a less than desirable situation with no prospects and no guarantee from Bynum to resign

[OrlChamps2030]

yeah i understand that im not saying its a good situation at all. I just wouldn't think of it as the end of the world if Bynum got injured and walks away..Talk about a tank for the ages right in time for the 2014 draft

KO/BBD
Noel?/Nicholson
Harris/DQJ
Moore/Lamb
Jameer/Beno?

looks prime for the Wiggins sweepstakes..

I prefer our situation obviously, I think Vuc will be a one or two time all-star with this weak state of big men and Harkless will be a good glue guy, just a bit of "speculation" in the spec thread . However I'm not sold on this team becoming anything till we get our star via the draft.

[Driguez]

Anybody know whatsup with Harris and Harkless wearing the same clothes all the time?

Bromance, bro.

[OrlandoMagician]

Our record right now stands at 18-53.

With the following 11 games remaining, there's a good chance this Magic team loses 60+ games this season. Conventional wisdom would suggest these results:

Bobcats (W??)
Wizards (W??)
Hawks (L)
Rockets (L)
Spurs (L)
Bulls (L)
Cavaliers (W???)
Bucks (L)
Celtics (L)
Bulls (L)
Heat (L)

For those people worried that we might have 'tanked in the wrong year' - don't worry. Teams don't often (ever?) go from losing 60+ games to missing out on the high-lottery in one year.

I guess most people's worries come from the thought we might be too competitive if guys like Davis, Afflalo and Harrington stay fit. But personally, I think 1 or 2 of those guys won't be on the roster next season.

[rcklsscognition]

Our record right now stands at 18-53.

With the following 11 games remaining, there's a good chance this Magic team loses 60+ games this season. Conventional wisdom would suggest these results:

Bobcats (W??)
Wizards (W??)
Hawks (L)
Rockets (L)
Spurs (L)
Bulls (L)
Cavaliers (W???)
Bucks (L)
Celtics (L)
Bulls (L)
Heat (L)

For those people worried that we might have 'tanked in the wrong year' - don't worry. Teams don't often (ever?) go from losing 60+ games to missing out on the high-lottery in one year.

I guess most people's worries come from the thought we might be too competitive if guys like Davis, Afflalo and Harrington stay fit. But personally, I think 1 or 2 of those guys won't be on the roster next season.

Honestly think our last win of the season will come tomorrow. Better tune in.

[Bensational]

yeah i understand that im not saying its a good situation at all. I just wouldn't think of it as the end of the world if Bynum got injured and walks away..Talk about a tank for the ages right in time for the 2014 draft

KO/BBD
Noel?/Nicholson
Harris/DQJ
Moore/Lamb
Jameer/Beno?

looks prime for the Wiggins sweepstakes..

I prefer our situation obviously, I think Vuc will be a one or two time all-star with this weak state of big men and Harkless will be a good glue guy, just a bit of "speculation" in the spec thread . However I'm not sold on this team becoming anything till we get our star via the draft.

planning to build a bad team in order to tank is a really weak business model. you can still take on good pieces and be in the mix for a high draft pick. OKC had Durant for 2 years and in that time were able to suck bad enough to get Westbrook and Harden. They came 2nd last and 4th last in both of those years. we don't have anyone of their calibre, so i'm pretty sure we're safe to continue adding assets whilst continuing to pile up the L's.

Depending on what happens with BBD, AA and Jameer, i'm pretty confident we're heading for a bottom 3 record next season as well. especially since it's uncertain if there's any star quality players available in this draft.

And i'm with you - we aren't going anywhere without a star. but at least we'll have some assets in place so that when we land a star, we can build the team around him quickly.

[Def Swami]

Very OT: Penny, 3D, and Shaq are doing TNT's studio coverage for tonight's games.

[G-Heel]

Our record right now stands at 18-53.

With the following 11 games remaining, there's a good chance this Magic team loses 60+ games this season. Conventional wisdom would suggest these results:

Bobcats (W??)
Wizards (W??)
Hawks (L)
Rockets (L)
Spurs (L)
Bulls (L)
Cavaliers (W???)
Bucks (L)
Celtics (L)
Bulls (L)
Heat (L)

For those people worried that we might have 'tanked in the wrong year' - don't worry. Teams don't often (ever?) go from losing 60+ games to missing out on the high-lottery in one year.

I guess most people's worries come from the thought we might be too competitive if guys like Davis, Afflalo and Harrington stay fit. But personally, I think 1 or 2 of those guys won't be on the roster next season.

Honestly think our last win of the season will come tomorrow. Better tune in.

Won't be surprising. Wiz has been balling lately so we won't beat them. But maybe we'll get the Cavs game. So 20-62 to me is most likely.

[RookieStar]

Guys just a thought... remember in 2005 when we got the #1 pick and drafted Dwight while CHa got #2 and drafter Emeka? Now it's us two again vying for the number 1 pick lol

[MoMM]

Guys just a thought... remember in 2005 when we got the #1 pick and drafted Dwight while CHa got #2 and drafter Emeka? Now it's us two again vying for the number 1 pick lol

LOL, since then we went to the NBA Finals, Conference Finals and all the D12 drama, and Bobcats? Nothing, they are still tanking since then.

[Bensational]

Guys just a thought... remember in 2005 when we got the #1 pick and drafted Dwight while CHa got #2 and drafter Emeka? Now it's us two again vying for the number 1 pick lol

with another defensive big man on the line as a potential #1.

i reckon someone like Phoenix is actually gonna land the #1. we'll get #3 or #4.

[toquito]

Guys just a thought... remember in 2005 when we got the #1 pick and drafted Dwight while CHa got #2 and drafter Emeka? Now it's us two again vying for the number 1 pick lol

with another defensive big man on the line as a potential #1.

i reckon someone like Phoenix is actually gonna land the #1. we'll get #3 or #4.

Yup. Last 5 teams with the no 2 spot dropped at least once. Usually to 4th. I'd like to see realgm if the 14th slot won the lottery this time though.

[rcklsscognition]

We're getting the #1 pick, book it. Pat Williams gonna bring it back for us I hope.

[GANGSTERDOG]

I'm kinda iffy on winning the lottery. I hope we get 3rd. It would kinda be awkward if we win back to back lotteries AGAIN. Cause we are definitely winning it next year. Its our Destiny.

[Tarot Magician]

Historically, 21-61 has served us very well in terms of draft positioning.