Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XXIV: Offseason Edition)

Post #1321 » by **Def Swami** » Wed May 30, 2012 8:51 pm

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA
I compared Anthony Davis to Marcus Camby, but all three coaches felt that Davis is much better offensively. They believe he's the next KG.

Post #1322 » by **Def Swami** » Wed May 30, 2012 8:52 pm

BelgianMagic wrote:This made me laugh .. (at all those people who believe everything that starts with "sources say")
Deron Williams ‏@DeronWilliams
I would love to know who Adrian Wojnarowski source is bc he knows more about what I'm thinking then I do maybe they can help me decide?

You don't see Dwight saying this. Hence, why I think he's gone.

Idunkonyou2 · Post #1323 » by **Idunkonyou2** » Wed May 30, 2012 8:53 pm

All of these "sources" are SAS. He is a Nets nut hugger.

Also Williams will be a Maverick by the end of July 1st if the Nets don't get Howard. No one is dumb enough to believe he will stay with the Nets when he could be playing beside Dirk next season.

mhi · Post #1324 » by **mhi** » Wed May 30, 2012 8:54 pm

This is why sometimes this board is annoying. It just sometimes seems like the basketball knowledge/analysis/ability is lacking. How can anyone NOT WANT Davis ?

Must be the same folks calling for rookies and marginal players to get major playing time in playoff series.

CPBalla2003 n da 863 · Post #1325 » by **CPBalla2003 n da 863** » Wed May 30, 2012 8:57 pm

I just have a feeling that Thomas Robinson is going to be better pick right now, most NBA ready out of all the players, and AD gotta add some weight to that frame of his.

gp123 · Post #1326 » by **gp123** » Wed May 30, 2012 8:59 pm

So I can't believe I'm at this point, but i'm really hoping NJ gets the top pick tonight. (don't want them landing 2 or 3 though... I either want AD on this team, or the satisfaction of watching the nets trade away deron for pennies on the dollar)

Lopez/ADavis front court and trade Jrich, JJ, BBD and maybe Ryan for young studs or picks and offload hedo and duhon. With some smart moves we can acquire another draft pick or move up and get additional game changers, and be financially set to make a splash in 2013 as well.

Let Dwill and dwight sabotage there own team's finances... their management should take care of the rest by ruining whats left of there prospects.

bottom line is I want young dynamic players on this team who aren't afraid to get there hands dirty.

chunnyboy · Post #1327 » by **chunnyboy** » Wed May 30, 2012 8:59 pm

CPBalla2003 n da 863 wrote:I just have a feeling that Thomas Robinson is going to be better pick right now, most NBA ready out of all the players, and AD gotta add some weight to that frame of his.

much like okarfor vs. howard back when - okafor was much more NBA ready and got the ROY - as will i believe thomas robinson if he's in the right situation, but davis in the long run is a potential hall of famer, whereas robinson is probably an occasional all star

Idunkonyou2 · Post #1328 » by **Idunkonyou2** » Wed May 30, 2012 9:01 pm

Also those defending Howard, please stop. He could put a swift end to these rumors by coming out publically and saying he doesn't want to be traded and he wants to sign an extension with the Magic, but he won't say it. He is just as bad as Williams, who is playing the Nets for fools.

MagicTownBaller · Post #1329 » by **MagicTownBaller** » Wed May 30, 2012 9:02 pm

I've been saying for months that I thought Anthony Davis is overrated. If he's traded to the Magic, then I really hope I'm wrong about him.

I would love MKG here though.

Lambo_670 · Post #1330 » by **Lambo_670** » Wed May 30, 2012 9:03 pm

Rick Rolled wrote:
rcklsscognition wrote:
Source says Orlando CEO Alex Martin has hit the road for GM interviews. Former New Orleans GM Jeff Bower is tomorrow, likely in New Orleans.

Is Orlando such a mess we can't even bring dudes in to interview there?

I heard that New Orleans is a hotbed for Paddle.

That could explain things. A little vacation for Martins.

Post #1331 » by **Def Swami** » Wed May 30, 2012 9:27 pm

Via TBN poster:

@JRudolphSports Brian Schmitz just said on radio something is BIG is brewing that would be hard for 12 to leave.

he seemed fairly sure its "BIG" and if it happens to fall in place, it would be major....

Can't find anything on twitter, but I know Schmitz in on ESPN 1040 with Kyler right now talking Magic ball. Can anyone confirm?:

Gavin ‏@theFutureMogulG
So Brian Schmitz says something is brewing with that Magic that could keep Dwight here.....

Daniel ‏@They_Hate_DR
Brian Schmitz says somethin is brewing in orlando...whatever

I feel like if it it was really "BIG" then it would have been tweeted or written about by now.

arsenal6106 · Post #1332 » by **arsenal6106** » Wed May 30, 2012 9:35 pm

VGOSWAMI wrote:Via TBN poster:
@JRudolphSports Brian Schmitz just said on radio something is BIG is brewing that would be hard for 12 to leave.

he seemed fairly sure its "BIG" and if it happens to fall in place, it would be major....

Can't find anything on twitter, but I know Schmitz in on ESPN 1040 with Kyler right now talking Magic ball. Can anyone confirm?:

Gavin ‏@theFutureMogulG
So Brian Schmitz says something is brewing with that Magic that could keep Dwight here.....

Daniel ‏@They_Hate_DR
Brian Schmitz says somethin is brewing in orlando...whatever

I feel like if it it was really "BIG" then it would have been tweeted or written about by now.

hmmmmm. If true, what exactly could it be? A good GM hiring isn't enough to keep D12 here(that's if he wants to leave). And we're no way close in hiring a big time coach b/c we don't even have a gm yet. Watch it be something stupid.

Edit: Maybe D12 is firing Fegan? That would be a major sign that he's staying. But the way it is written, it seems as if the Magic are making the move.

Idunkonyou2 · Post #1333 » by **Idunkonyou2** » Wed May 30, 2012 9:36 pm

The only "BIG" I could think of is if the Magic have a plan to get Ellis or Iggy or both or maybe even Ellis and Smith. Don't see how they would get either, but you never know.

Only other thing is if they plan on hiring Sloan or Jackson as the HC, but they have to get a GM first, LOL!

ADRajX · Post #1334 » by **ADRajX** » Wed May 30, 2012 9:38 pm

Idunkonyou2 wrote:The only "BIG" I could think of is if the Magic have a plan to get Ellis or Iggy or both or maybe even Ellis and Smith. Don't see how they would get either, but you never know.

Only other thing is if they plan on hiring Sloan or Jackson as the HC, but they have to get a GM first, LOL!

lol

STRAP-IN!!!!!! :rock:

BelgianMagic · Post #1335 » by **BelgianMagic** » Wed May 30, 2012 9:38 pm

Something BIG that would keep Dwight in Orlando .. Think that would be a combination of things ..

Phil Jackson
Donnie Walsh
Pick to draft Kendall Marshall
Trade for Iggy

If that won't keep Dwight in Orlando, Dwight can go .. You know ..

arsenal6106 · Post #1336 » by **arsenal6106** » Wed May 30, 2012 9:42 pm

BelgianMagic wrote:Something BIG that would keep Dwight in Orlando .. Think that would be a combination of things ..

Phil Jackson
Donnie Walsh
Pick to draft Kendall Marshall
Trade for Iggy

If that won't keep Dwight in Orlando, Dwight can go .. You know ..

Actually, when I think about it. Phil Jackson can be a possibility for that "big" news. We really don't need a GM to hire Phil Jackson. Maybe BS has sources saying Phil is interested in coaching the Magic.

SEBAS-07 · Post #1337 » by **SEBAS-07** » Wed May 30, 2012 9:43 pm

This may be a stupid question but, when we fired SVG; did we also fired the whole coaching staff?

Zephyrballs · Post #1338 » by **Zephyrballs** » Wed May 30, 2012 9:45 pm

SEBAS-07 wrote:This may be a stupid question but, when we fired SVG; did we also fire the whole coaching staff?

I was wondering the same thing. I would assume they do because the new head coach would want his own coaching staff.

Cigamodnalro · Post #1339 » by **Cigamodnalro** » Wed May 30, 2012 9:45 pm

SEBAS-07 wrote:This may be a stupid question but, when we fired SVG; did we also fire the whole coaching staff?

We'll give the new coach rights to name his own staff, I'm sure.

In the meantime, Stan's staff is still employed, and regardless of the outcome, is guaranteed its full salary for the duration of its contract.

arsenal6106 · Post #1340 » by **arsenal6106** » Wed May 30, 2012 9:46 pm

DJ,

Do you want me take care of part 25 or do you have it?

If not, I'll be here to take care of it. If somebody else wants to do it, then that's k too.