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Orlando Magic Official Training Camp Thread - 9/27 to 10/9

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Re: Orlando Magic Media Day 2022 - 11am at AdventHealth Training Center 

Post#41 » by tooler » Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:53 pm

So this is basically the same team to start the season as last year, but with Paolo.

I guess that's better than nothing...

Cole looks good at least.
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Post#42 » by FFBlitzace » Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:54 pm

I'm not making any predictions or having any expectations, because at this point that would be foolish, but I will say this. Weltman has always deliberately downplayed injury returns in order to keep pressure off the player. The first offseason we had Fultz, they gave no indication he was even close, let alone good to go on opening night. I'm not saying I think Isaac's return is imminent, I'm just saying that we're probably never going to get a report that says his return is close. When he comes back, I suspect it will be very sudden.
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Re: Orlando Magic Media Day 2022 - 11am at AdventHealth Training Center 

Post#43 » by SOUL » Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:57 pm

FFBlitzace wrote:I'm not making any predictions or having any expectations, because at this point that would be foolish, but I will say this. Weltman has always deliberately downplayed injury returns in order to keep pressure off the player. The first offseason we had Fultz, they gave no indication he was even close, let alone good to go on opening night. I'm not saying I think Isaac's return is imminent, I'm just saying that we're probably never going to get a report that says his return is close. When he comes back, I suspect it will be very sudden.


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Post#44 » by ORLMagicGirl15 » Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:00 pm

Bol Bol looked so uncomfortable in front of media today. On another note I just realized that this was the first time I heard him speak, and he’s so soft spoken.

https://www.nba.com/magic/videos/2022-magic-media-day-bol-bol
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Post#45 » by tooler » Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:09 pm

Chuma Okay-kay is probably the biggest bomb of the day. I hope Jeff Turner has been practicing!
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Post#46 » by RookieStar » Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:40 pm

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At the grand old age of 21(???) Is Suggs already balding?
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Post#47 » by tooler » Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:07 pm

FFBlitzace wrote:Weltman has always deliberately downplayed injury returns in order to keep pressure off the player.

Based on Isaac's comments how he feels ready to get out there soon, I wonder if this also takes the pressure off the medical staff. If both the player and GM want him out there and the medical staff doesn't, that's 2 against 1.
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Post#48 » by NavalAviator94 » Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:35 pm

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At the grand old age of 21(???) Is Suggs already balding?


Poor kid! His dad is fully shaved so..... Found this video interview of Jalen's dad who coached Chet Holmgren! I did not know that.

https://www.krem.com/article/sports/gonzaga/jalen-suggs-chet-holmgren-gonzaga/293-b3c6c3c0-9aba-4dec-9c0c-dd9ed17e8a92
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Post#49 » by ORLMagicGirl15 » Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:45 pm

When Cole spoke about the negative comments the team gets from the Orlando community itself, got me a little teary eyed. I as a fan get tired of it sometimes but I felt the players might be some what shielded from it a little bit, but I guess not. He did admit that they have to earn that respect but I can see the sadness. I really hope the team go and prove the doubters wrong this season.

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Re: Orlando Magic Media Day 2022 - 11am at AdventHealth Training Center 

Post#50 » by JF5 » Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:57 pm

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With that receding hairline that looks like it's not the only thing ready to go for Jalen. :lol:
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Post#51 » by jonbob17 » Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:00 pm

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At the grand old age of 21(???) Is Suggs already balding?


Poor kid! His dad is fully shaved so..... Found this video interview of Jalen's dad who coached Chet Holmgren! I did not know that.

https://www.krem.com/article/sports/gonzaga/jalen-suggs-chet-holmgren-gonzaga/293-b3c6c3c0-9aba-4dec-9c0c-dd9ed17e8a92


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Post#52 » by JF5 » Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:01 pm

So it looks like so far... Fultz might be able to make it back on time for the start of the season or close to it.

Issac is fully healthy but it looks like the team isn't comfortable with what they're seeing yet to put him in 5 on 5 situations.

Suggs is balding :lol:
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Post#53 » by tooler » Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:47 pm

Man you guys are harsh about the hair loss!

I didn't notice Paolo has had a new hairstyle for over a month now. Probably a good time for a new look.
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Post#54 » by davey_wavy » Tue Sep 27, 2022 12:58 am

Suggs’ baldness has been apparent since the middle of last year. Just shave it and go with the late-stage Jared Bayless look
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Post#55 » by fendilim » Tue Sep 27, 2022 1:19 am

SOUL wrote:
FFBlitzace wrote:I'm not making any predictions or having any expectations, because at this point that would be foolish, but I will say this. Weltman has always deliberately downplayed injury returns in order to keep pressure off the player. The first offseason we had Fultz, they gave no indication he was even close, let alone good to go on opening night. I'm not saying I think Isaac's return is imminent, I'm just saying that we're probably never going to get a report that says his return is close. When he comes back, I suspect it will be very sudden.


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Re: Orlando Magic Media Day 2022 - 11am at AdventHealth Training Center 

Post#56 » by Anti Chalmers » Tue Sep 27, 2022 1:50 am

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At the grand old age of 21(???) Is Suggs already balding?


Lol I noticed he was balding on draft night
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Re: Orlando Magic Media Day 2022 - 11am at AdventHealth Training Center 

Post#57 » by pepe1991 » Tue Sep 27, 2022 6:56 am

JF5 wrote:So it looks like so far... Fultz might be able to make it back on time for the start of the season or close to it.

Issac is fully healthy but it looks like the team isn't comfortable with what they're seeing yet to put him in 5 on 5 situations.

Suggs is balding :lol:


And their PR team was lying how Fultz got hurt ( published that it was during workout) , Fultz himself said it was home accident, while being barefoot.

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Post#58 » by drsd » Tue Sep 27, 2022 8:11 am

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Re: Orlando Magic Media Day 2022 - 11am at AdventHealth Training Center 

Post#59 » by drsd » Tue Sep 27, 2022 9:22 am

JF5 wrote:So it looks like so far... Fultz might be able to make it back on time for the start of the season or close to it.

Issac is fully healthy but it looks like the team isn't comfortable with what they're seeing yet to put him in 5 on 5 situations.

Suggs is balding :lol:


Seriously!

Look, unless Suggs goes full Elfrid with his hair, I could care less if he decided a retro Rodman hairdo was the way forward with his image.

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Re: Orlando Magic Media Day 2022 - 11am at AdventHealth Training Center 

Post#60 » by basketballRob » Tue Sep 27, 2022 9:27 am

The team would be smart to train in a different state this week. The Hurricane is going to make it crazy here for the remainder of this week.

I'm sure the players would want to bring their families too.

This could be one of the worst Hurricanes to ever hit Orlando if it stays on the current track.



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