Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XLV "Re-Building" Edition)

[BadMofoPimp]

Sounds like another LA or Knick bound player. There are plenty of opportunities over there.

no offense, but i thought pimps don't cry?



relax man...

I am just having fun. I hope Harkless can bring fans to the arena.

[Idunkonyou2]

Harkless is the next Durant baby! Believe in Magic the Rob way!

[Nolimit1211]

I'm expecting traffic on the Magic forum to drop off steadily and largely over the next couple of months ala the Pistons board... Game after game of loses, the discussions kind of run dry.

[magicman123]

I'm expecting traffic on the Magic forum to drop off steadily and largely over the next couple of months ala the Pistons board... Game after game of loses, the discussions kind of run dry.

i dunno man, when there is negativity and things are going bad, this board is usually at its best

[BadMofoPimp]

I'm expecting traffic on the Magic forum to drop off steadily and largely over the next couple of months ala the Pistons board... Game after game of loses, the discussions kind of run dry.

True that. I think traffic will be fine for the first year. Pistons board had the 2nd most posts behind the Knicks on the original RealGM board during that run including a year or two afterwards.

That 2004 team was such a special experience here on RealGM. Most proud moment of my life being a part of such a great team going against all odds and refs. We all were sure that Stern didn't want the Pistons there.

[Bensational]

At the end of the day, if you're worried about LA winning the next couple of championships, you're not looking at the big picture. We weren't going to win anytime soon regardless so who really cares? It's about us and only us. All we are trying to do now is tank and build from scratch. Period. **** what the Lakers do.

using 'the bigger picture' as an excuse for not winning now is a convenient way of copping out. it's always been about us and only us. in the big picture, we've failed year after year for 23 years. in the big picture, we've lost the 2 best big men of their generations. that was us and only us ruining our bigger picture. teams are only given the windows of opportunities that their players permit them. a long term vision that involves a several bad years to build from scratch is just as risky as taking on players who are capable of playing now, but who might not be of the same star quality as the LeBron's and Durant's of the league. the big difference is that one gives a fan something to cheer about in the short term.

btw, i'm not saying what you're saying is wrong, and i'm not saying that one approach is right or wrong. i think each team has a duty to its fans to put the best team on the court that it can, year in and year out. sadly, that's not how it works, because if a team does that it hampers its ability to improve by ruining its chances at a good draft pick.

[PeePee la Fritz]

I'm expecting traffic on the Magic forum to drop off steadily and largely over the next couple of months ala the Pistons board... Game after game of loses, the discussions kind of run dry.

Ehhh I'll still have my league pass, and I will be on here for the long haul. RIDE OR DIE!

[Viper1500]

Harkless is the next Durant baby! Believe in Magic the Rob way!

I'm thinking more along the lines of Josh Howard in his prime, which is pretty good

[Bensational]

I'm expecting traffic on the Magic forum to drop off steadily and largely over the next couple of months ala the Pistons board... Game after game of loses, the discussions kind of run dry.

i dunno man, when there is negativity and things are going bad, this board is usually at its best

this board loves 2 things more than anything - hating on everything, and cheering for and overrating young prospects.

i think we've got the conditions for a perfect storm coming up!

[Nolimit1211]

I'm expecting traffic on the Magic forum to drop off steadily and largely over the next couple of months ala the Pistons board... Game after game of loses, the discussions kind of run dry.

True that. I think traffic will be fine for the first year. Pistons board had the 2nd most posts behind the Knicks on the original RealGM board during that run including a year or two afterwards.

That 2004 team was such a special experience here on RealGM. Most proud moment of my life being a part of such a great team going against all odds and refs. We all were sure that Stern didn't want the Pistons there.

Wow 2nd most posts? Didn't know that, just knew it was very active..... it's like a ghost town there now.

[Viper1500]

I'm expecting traffic on the Magic forum to drop off steadily and largely over the next couple of months ala the Pistons board... Game after game of loses, the discussions kind of run dry.

i dunno man, when there is negativity and things are going bad, this board is usually at its best

It's going to be painful, but hopefully these "prospects" will blossom somewhat this year.

[SOUL]

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[OrlandO]

Finally watched Dwight's half hour press conference... what a mistake. This dude is an even bigger fraud than I thought. All this talk about leading the Magic over the years and the second he's a laker he's cowering to Kobe and the rest of the team.

"I want to be a great leader and i have the opportunity to learn from the best in kobe on how to lead a team. And in order to be a great leader, you have to learn how to follow. I'm looking forward to following in the steps of Kobe and how he leads the team... and steve nash and pau. Because one day I want to be the guy who leads the team to a championship and this is the perfect way to start."

He sounds like a f'n rookie. I hope Kobe turns him into his personal btch. Would love to see him average career lows since his early years.

[arsenal6106]

I'm expecting traffic on the Magic forum to drop off steadily and largely over the next couple of months ala the Pistons board... Game after game of loses, the discussions kind of run dry.

i dunno man, when there is negativity and things are going bad, this board is usually at its best

QFT

[MagicTownBaller]

Just want to get some poster's opinion on a hypothetical scenario.

What would you guys say if Nikola Vucevic turns into the next Dirk Nowitzki?

What would you guys say if Moe Harkless turns into the next Kevin Durant?

Completely hypothetical, I do not think those would happen. But, just wanted to get some other posters opinions on it.

[tiderulz]

I'm expecting traffic on the Magic forum to drop off steadily and largely over the next couple of months ala the Pistons board... Game after game of loses, the discussions kind of run dry.

and we are waiting for you to leave. You already said you were headed to the LA board

[arsenal6106]

Finally watched Dwight's half hour press conference... what a mistake. This dude is an even bigger fraud than I thought. All this talk about leading the Magic over the years and the second he's a laker he's cowering to Kobe and the rest of the team.

"I want to be a great leader and i have the opportunity to learn from the best in kobe on how to lead a team. And in order to be a great leader, you have to learn how to follow. I'm looking forward to following in the steps of Kobe and how he leads the team... and steve nash and pau. Because one day I want to be the guy who leads the team to a championship and this is the perfect way to start."

He sounds like a f'n rookie. I hope Kobe turns him into his personal btch. Would love to see him average career lows since his early years.

I still haven't watched it. Were any of his talking points similar to that of the opt-in press conference?

[AussieMagicFan]

I'm expecting traffic on the Magic forum to drop off steadily and largely over the next couple of months ala the Pistons board... Game after game of loses, the discussions kind of run dry.

Awesome!

Sorts out the true fans from the one's that well, aren't.

Can't wait to discuss future prospects and development with Magic fans and not be subject to the negativity. This is going to be so much fun!

[HstryInTheMakng]

IF (and these are big IF'S) the magic can get a little bit of luck and have these things happen we will have a relatively quick painless rebuild.

-Nicholson or Harkless can become an All Star Caliber Player

-Magic Draft extremely well in the lottery the next two years with their OWN picks

-Magic use picks acquired to move up for better picks

-Magic land two key studs with cap money in 2014

-It would also be nice if Afflalo evolved to an All Star player (unlikely)

Then we're looking at a solid to great playoff team 2 seasons from now.....

[TSKD000]

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Nice read. Keep it up.