Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XXIX: Draft/Free Agency

[ADRajX]

Was it the guy that we played Team-Up with last time?

Naw you haven't played with him yet, thankfully

Wayne was the person you guys played with.. he's cool with my other gamer friends

This other guy... let's just say, I keep him separated from my other gamer friends... he's hostile lol... but I know him and Wayne personally, they are good friends of mine... so don't worry about it.

Oh okay. Yeah, we should play some Team-Up. I was pretty beast with Nick Young and Kenneth Faried, remember lol.

Yep... I was draining open shots with Butler and Gallinari... we all played smart... I liked it

[SternSucks]

WTF

[dknasty1]

He was the anchor of the team that upset Mizzou in the NCAA tourney.

[Howard Mass]

Weird feeling I smell a Quin trade.

[ADRajX]

Kyle O'Quinn is the pick

Who?

Oh well... draft is basically over for us lol... unless a trade happens... ...

[magicman123]

yes another PF

[FFBlitzace]

Moar PFs!

Although this guy is listed as a PF/C. I suppose that makes all the difference.

It's not like we needed a point guard prospect or anything. I mean, we've got Chris Duhon.

[ZeusIsLoose]

This was the most uneventful draft for the Magic ever.......

[MagicTownBaller]

Was it just me or did they not announce our pick?

[IGotDaMagicInMe]

I like Kyle, but I really wanted Machado, apparently nobodies worried about our pg situation

[toquito]

Who is that? I really don't know anyone in the 2nd round so I don't know about any guy that you guys are talking about or who Kyle O'Quinn is.

lol

[SolidSnake008]

Two PowerFowards? Somebody has to be getting traded.....We didn't fill any needs or best player available....still though....IN ROB WE TRUST

[LetItRain]

I love how you guys are getting upset over 2nd round picks.....like you even followed these players anyway

[trebone]

im done 18 beers later work will suck tomorrow

[Deezy]

It would've been nice to draft a PG or wing prospect.

[The Real Dalic]

Moar PFs!

Although this guy is listed as a PF/C. I suppose that makes all the difference.

It's not like we needed a point guard prospect or anything. I mean, we've got Chris Duhon.

So we got a big guy than?

[Nemesis21]

Kyle O'Quinn is the pick

Who?

Oh well... draft is basically over for us lol... unless a trade happens... ...

Strengths:
Size
Strength
Physicality
NBA-ready build
Active on the glass
Solid shot-blocker
Length
Mid-range jumper
Finishing around the rim



Weaknesses:
Not a terrific athlete
Post-up game needs work
Shot selection when facing the basket
Unproven against major competition (particularly fellow bigs)
Defending on the perimeter, in pick and roll situations

Summary: O'Quinn made a name for himself on the national stage in helping 15th-seeded Norfolk State knock off Missouri in the opening round of the 2012 NCAA Tournament. Because of his size, length and toughness, he should get second-round looks as a potential backup big man in the NBA.

Player Comparison: Adonal Foyle. Foyle came from a small school (Colgate) and never lived up to his potential of being the eighth-overall pick 1997 NBA Draft. Still, Foyle's size alone allowed him to have an 11-year career as a pro. O'Quinn will also face a major challenge in adjusting from playing against low-level Division I talent to NBA players. Like Foyle though, O'Quinn has the size to be an asset on a team's roster.

[Bensational]

LOL.

can't wait to see the backlash on this one.

[Howard Mass]

Sucks how twitter is beating the Draft Announcements.

[Mule Tears]

Why are you guys getting pissed? This guy averaged 15/10 and almost 3 blocks a game,many we DON'T HAVE A BACKUP CENTER. Plus it's the 2nd round. My lord you guys are impossible to please...