Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XXXI: Off-Season Edition)

[Dgbarnes]

From this point on, no more talk about Jason Thompson. Agreed?

[TDJacksonville]

Jason Thompson is an above average big man who gets boards and has a decent touch around the basket.

Getting him for the MLE would be cool if we didnt have like six PF's already

he plays center, why is everyone calling him a PF?

because hes listed as a PF/C and almost every site has him listed as a F.

[TDJacksonville]

From this point on, no more talk about Jason Thompson. Agreed?

agreed

[Skin]

I'd rather not get into a back and forth sarcastic rant with you (I do enjoy them from time to time), but yea... that Jason Thompson. Playing next to the black hole that is DeMarcus Cousin's didn't exactly make it easy for JT to get his. But when given minutes, it's hard to criticize his play. I think too often fans will look at stat numbers and form an opinion of a player before even analyzing him or his game more carefully. But if you're a stat follower, feel free to take a look at JT's numbers. I'd imagine based on 40 min a game, you'd see a nice stat line...and I think there is significant upside to his game still.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/447 ... pU_v3XPaB4

Again, I can't stress enough how I think giving Bynum a max contract that he won't play out being healthy to the end would be a huge mistake for the Magic.

I think Thompson is a fine piece to have on a team, but I honestly just don't see him fitting into the same conversation as Howard or Bynum from a skill perspective. He's just not at their level.

What I notice about Thompson is for some reason, he plays most of his team's games but he doesn't start them all - only about 2/3 - and that's consistent across his career. His best year - what I think you can expect from him - was about 32 MPG, averaging around 12.5/8.5.

I don't know why he doesn't start every game, and I don't know why he has only played around 25 MPG the past two years. I do know he's on a Sacramento team that was not that great, and he didn't have a significant impact, which makes me question his ability to play a key role versus being a secondary contributor on a top-tier team.

When healthy Bynum is better than JT. Not arguing that. I will argue that he is less of a risk, has a better chance at playing out his contract healthy, would be cheaper and is not limited to playing PF. I don't know why people keep saying that all he is is a PF. If wer're gonna assume that he's bad because he couldn't get playing time in Sacramento, then I think that's another poor reason to go off of. I hope nobody needs a lesson about all the former Magic players who weren't All-Stars here but left and ended up having stellar NBA careers. Bottom line is you have to evaluate the player and not just his situation.

[RickB-Orlando]

How did this thread get hijacked about a backup power forward on a lottery team???

I blame Dan Fegan. Probably trying to change the subject in a blatant attempt to disrupt all the negative Dwight postings.

[rshepard1985]

Are we really discussing the possibility of Jason Thompson!

Brook Lopez is one thing, but Jason Thompson!

[Skin]

Jason Thompson is an above average big man who gets boards and has a decent touch around the basket.

Getting him for the MLE would be cool if we didnt have like six PF's already

he plays center, why is everyone calling him a PF?

because hes listed as a PF/C and almost every site has him listed as a F.

That "C" in PF/C stands for Center.

He can play it.

[Skin]

Are we really discussing the possibility of Jason Thompson!

Brook Lopez is one thing, but Jason Thompson!

Lopez is worse than Thompson. If were talking about moving on past the Dwight era, Thompson, who is a RFA is an option currently out there.

[SolidSnake008]

Are we really discussing the possibility of Jason Thompson!

Brook Lopez is one thing, but Jason Thompson!

[recko321]

Can we hire a coach please

[tiderulz]

From this point on, no more talk about Jason Thompson. Agreed?

sure, lets talk realistic things, like S&T Jameer Nelson for another teams star player. or Jason Richardson for any teams 1st round pick.

[TDJacksonville]

he plays center, why is everyone calling him a PF?

because hes listed as a PF/C and almost every site has him listed as a F.

That "C" in PF/C stands for Center.

He can play it.

yes and that F comes Before C because hes Better a F than C .

Get of Jts **** then post on here

[Skin]

MOAR JASON THOMPSON!!!!!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td4Cru65bp0[/youtube]

[BadMofoPimp]

If it comes down to Lopez or Jason Thompson, I say keep Dwight for the year and let him walk. Then, re-sign BBOrton and develop the young guys.

Because, to me, I think the Magic could do better in the draft and BBD or Orton are probably better than Lopez or Thompson.

[ChosenSavior]

How did this thread get hijacked about a backup power forward on a lottery team???

[Cigamodnalro]

yes and that F comes Before C because hes Better a F than C .

Get of Jts **** then post on here

The "F" and "C" are short hand for F*C* That.

[TDJacksonville]

From this point on, no more talk about Jason Thompson. Agreed?

sure, lets talk realistic things, like S&T Jameer Nelson for another teams star player. or Jason Richardson for any teams 1st round pick.

s&t Nelson for an Average Wing.

Jrich for a Decent PG

[jezzer45]

it looks like lakers trying to pawn off their bad contracts on the magic instead of vice versa. also there is a reason why sac is not interested in resigning jason thompson, hes their earl clark.

[TDJacksonville]

yes and that F comes Before C because hes Better a F than C .

Get of Jts **** then post on here

The "F" and "C" are short hand for F*C* That.

also stands for that as well

[OrlChamps2030]

yes and that F comes Before C because hes Better a F than C .

Get of Jts **** then post on here

The "F" and "C" are short hand for F*C* That.

and the JT means Just Think...

Just Think about who you're talking about

STOP TALKING ABOUT JASON THOMPSON