2016 Official Speculation Thread: Episode V - The Preseason Strikes Back

PrimeThyme · Post #1761 » by **PrimeThyme** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 7:56 pm

This is really encouraging.. really hope we see a big jump in his 3pt shooting this year.

magicman112 · Post #1762 » by **magicman112** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 7:59 pm

PrimeShaq wrote:

Read on Twitter

This is really encouraging.. really hope we see a big jump in his 3pt shooting this year.

Yes, he already was knocking down open 3s so if he's improved that and can consistently do it he's gonna have a nice impact. Because teams are going to see if he can make them.

tiderulz · Post #1763 » by **tiderulz** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 8:10 pm

PennytoShaq wrote:
tiderulz wrote:
PennytoShaq wrote:
I don't what you are debating me for if you share that viewpoint. It is exactly in line with what I just said. The Magic believe that Gordon projects to be a two way player who will be better overall than Harris at both defense and offense. That is what I am saying.

you were the one that quoted me back when i said that right now Harris was better offensively.

tiderulz wrote:
offensively, yes.

and you kept arguing that Gordon is the better overall player, which was different than what i said. As a starter, Gordon put up 11/8, Harris has put up consistent 16/7 with a higher TS.

And yet Gordon is still the player on this roster and was not traded while Harris was. They both play the same position. What does that tell you?

that the team is prioritizing potential. I can understand that and havent debated that

Orlwillbeback · Post #1764 » by **Orlwillbeback** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 8:15 pm

Either that or they figured Gordon could give them the same or similar production at a cheaper price and so wanted the cap space for free agents. Why else would we trade 1 conttact newly signed for 16a year for two players whose deals are both expiring and combined match up to exactly the same amount of money as Harris'.

thelead · Post #1765 » by **thelead** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 8:21 pm

PrimeShaq wrote:

Read on Twitter

This is really encouraging.. really hope we see a big jump in his 3pt shooting this year.

That jumper looks A LOT smoother...

Looks almost like Klay's shot now (form).

PennytoShaq · Post #1766 » by **PennytoShaq** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 8:26 pm

Orlwillbeback wrote:I've yet to hear PennytoShaq make a real argument on here rather than just Insult everyone else who makes theirs and call them idiots.

I have never called anyone an idiot. The name calling is on you. Perhaps you are confusing me with someone else.

I have made multiple real arguments over and over again. If I didn't ,I doubt people would ever agree with my posts and one up them.

The funny thing is you probably can't "hear" it because this is a website based on text interaction. If you really read my posts and can't see any real arguments than maybe the perceived slight applies.

PennytoShaq · Post #1767 » by **PennytoShaq** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 8:28 pm

zelenooq wrote:
Orlwillbeback wrote:I am a bit disillusioned when it comes to Hezonja's potential. The guy was almost 3 full years older than the other wings we could have taken in that draft like Winslow and Stanley Johnson and still statistically wasn't any better. He was billed as being more NBA ready than the other wings due to his professional playing experience and being older but the guy got his pocket picked more than I've ever seen for a rookie wing.

In general I thought he looked soft compared to the other guys.

Hezonja is 1y and 1month older than winslow and 1y and 3months than johnson
That's enough to not read the rest of your post -.-

Yeah, it is really becoming silly. People are making things up to try and prove a point.

The_Watcher · Post #1768 » by **The_Watcher** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 9:18 pm

PrimeShaq wrote:

Read on Twitter

This is really encouraging.. really hope we see a big jump in his 3pt shooting this year.

His form really reminds me of Kawhi too, just like several other facets of his game (defense, athleticism, humble nature, willingness to pass, unselfish). Just my personal opinion.

AddiFB · Post #1769 » by **AddiFB** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 9:21 pm

Victor with the Orlando rebuild ghosts still chasing him. Leading the game comfortably, only to lose the lead and finally the game in OT. Yet another good stats game gone to waste.

Mc-o · Post #1770 » by **Mc-o** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 9:23 pm

AddiFB wrote:Victor with the Orlando rebuild ghosts still chasing him. Leading the game comfortably, only to lose the lead and finally the game in OT. Yet another good stats game gone to waste.

Lmao I was thinking the same thing. As I watched the game , typical Dipo game lol

EAS Law · Post #1771 » by **EAS Law** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 9:24 pm

thelead wrote:
PrimeShaq wrote:

Read on Twitter

This is really encouraging.. really hope we see a big jump in his 3pt shooting this year.

That jumper looks A LOT smoother...

Looks almost like Klay's shot now (form).

damn! it does! Hopefully we aren't going through usual preseason hype. I'm ready for the season to start for sure.

PennytoShaq · Post #1772 » by **PennytoShaq** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 9:41 pm

Yeah I don't want to get too excited until the season, but if we can get Gordon to develop like Kawai. Well we will be in business. even if he is only a B+ version of him.

PrimeThyme · Post #1773 » by **PrimeThyme** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 9:48 pm

The_Watcher wrote:
PrimeShaq wrote:

Read on Twitter

This is really encouraging.. really hope we see a big jump in his 3pt shooting this year.

His form really reminds me of Kawhi too, just like several other facets of his game (defense, athleticism, humble nature, willingness to pass, unselfish). Just my personal opinion.

I agree. Forcier is one of the highest regarded coaches around the league when it comes to developing players shots and shooting. I have to think he's played a part in AG's shot development this summer and will continue too going forward. He played a huge part in Kawai's

Greenraida · Post #1774 » by **Greenraida** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 10:01 pm

anyone notice how AG has a really wide stance when hes shooting? Wonder why he does that.

AddiFB · Post #1775 » by **AddiFB** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 10:04 pm

Greenraida wrote:anyone notice how AG has a really wide stance when hes shooting? Wonder why he does that.

MagicFan101 · Post #1776 » by **MagicFan101** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 10:22 pm

We don't need AG to hit rediculous Steph Curry style 3's that no one not-named Steph Curry should ever attempt.

With his defense and athletic ability to finish around the rim, we only need him to compliment this with a reliable ability to hit an open 3. I fully expect him to add this. He has slowly been improving his shot and it looks like he may have taken another step this summer.

EAS Law · Post #1777 » by **EAS Law** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 10:26 pm

Greenraida wrote:anyone notice how AG has a really wide stance when hes shooting? Wonder why he does that.

It's usually good to have a wide base on your jumper. It helps keep your body, specifically your shoulders, squared up to the basket when shooting.

OrlandO · Post #1778 » by **OrlandO** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 11:05 pm

AddiFB wrote:Victor with the Orlando rebuild ghosts still chasing him. Leading the game comfortably, only to lose the lead and finally the game in OT. Yet another good stats game gone to waste.

Typical. You rely on him too much and you will lose. Last season in the games we gave him a lot of shots we lost nearly every game.

Orlwillbeback · Post #1779 » by **Orlwillbeback** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 11:08 pm

OrlandO wrote:
AddiFB wrote:Victor with the Orlando rebuild ghosts still chasing him. Leading the game comfortably, only to lose the lead and finally the game in OT. Yet another good stats game gone to waste.

Typical. You rely on him too much and you will lose. Last season in the games we gave him a lot of shots we lost nearly every game.

I'm not sure that's Victor's fault though...

EAS Law · Post #1780 » by **EAS Law** » Mon Oct 3, 2016 11:13 pm

Orlwillbeback wrote:
OrlandO wrote:
AddiFB wrote:Victor with the Orlando rebuild ghosts still chasing him. Leading the game comfortably, only to lose the lead and finally the game in OT. Yet another good stats game gone to waste.

Typical. You rely on him too much and you will lose. Last season in the games we gave him a lot of shots we lost nearly every game.

I'm not sure that's Victor's fault though...

Then who's fault is it? if he can't put the ball in the hoop, find someone who can.

VO doesn't like to defer.

I assume OKC lost after being up? VO is a talented player, but yeah, i think that we need to stop living in denial about what he can cost you in games simply to support the idea that we had a bad offseason.