Race for Ping Pong Balls

drsd · Post #621 » by **drsd** » Sat Apr 24, 2021 4:28 pm

KillMonger wrote:when was the last time we were able to woo a star free agent to come to Orlando? Shard?

NBA shooting-guards for 2022

The list at an Orlando-getable level looks to be Gary Harris, Jeremy Lamb, Norman Powell, and Tomas Satoransky. Doesn't really change the world.

I guess we Magic fans should hope that Harris returns to form AND then decides to resign. Not much else that lottery-luck to hope for to solidify the SG starter.

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zaymon · Post #622 » by **zaymon** » Sat Apr 24, 2021 6:08 pm

drsd wrote:
KillMonger wrote:when was the last time we were able to woo a star free agent to come to Orlando? Shard?

NBA shooting-guards for 2022

The list at an Orlando-getable level looks to be Gary Harris, Jeremy Lamb, Norman Powell, and Tomas Satoransky. Doesn't really change the world.

I guess we Magic fans should hope that Harris returns to form AND then decides to resign. Not much else that lottery-luck to hope for to solidify the SG starter.

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First we had all of nba forwards, now we have all of nba shooting guards

I dont think its by accident, those are two positions with huge demand and low serve.

tiderulz · Post #623 » by **tiderulz** » Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:59 pm

KillMonger wrote:
when was the last time we were able to woo a star free agent to come to Orlando? Shard?

yes, and at that, we had to max deal with a S&T for a 5th year

Kent · Post #624 » by **Kent** » Sat Apr 24, 2021 8:48 pm

tiderulz wrote:
KillMonger wrote:
when was the last time we were able to woo a star free agent to come to Orlando? Shard?

yes, and at that, we had to max deal with a S&T for a 5th year

IIRC we were bidding against Houston.

Even still, for it giving us a legit title contender, you can't put a price on it.

RookieStar · Post #625 » by **RookieStar** » Sat Apr 24, 2021 10:05 pm

drsd wrote:
KillMonger wrote:when was the last time we were able to woo a star free agent to come to Orlando? Shard?

NBA shooting-guards for 2022

The list at an Orlando-getable level looks to be Gary Harris, Jeremy Lamb, Norman Powell, and Tomas Satoransky. Doesn't really change the world.

I guess we Magic fans should hope that Harris returns to form AND then decides to resign. Not much else that lottery-luck to hope for to solidify the SG starter.

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With Cole RJ Harris Ross Cade.. and the impending departure of OPJ Ennis Bacon, I wanna target the SF. I looked at your link but checked the SF part. Joe Ingles comes to mind (wishful thinking)

Message Boar · Post #626 » by **Message Boar** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 12:43 am

Detroit might have a chance in this one... But I'm not holding my breath.

Skybox · Post #627 » by **Skybox** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 12:44 am

Clifford tests positive for Covid...taking tanking to new heights (lows)

RookieStar · Post #628 » by **RookieStar** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 1:34 am

Message Boar wrote:Detroit might have a chance in this one... But I'm not holding my breath.

Naaaah DET knows how to tank. Keeps the games close to give the other tankers like us false hope. Then when crunch time comes, they squash our hopes and dreams. Always and every time.

JTG_92940618 · Post #629 » by **JTG_92940618** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:24 am

Minny about to beat Utah.

Nyce_1 · Post #630 » by **Nyce_1** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:26 am

Wow Minny! LFG!!!

penny_nz · Post #631 » by **penny_nz** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:31 am

Nyce_1 wrote:Wow Minny! LFG!!!

What a result! Wouldn't have called that in a million years

RookieStar · Post #632 » by **RookieStar** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:58 am

Wow. Good for MIN

Nyce_1 · Post #633 » by **Nyce_1** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 4:00 am

penny_nz wrote:
Nyce_1 wrote:Wow Minny! LFG!!!

What a result! Wouldn't have called that in a million years

Never! I had a feeling we'd jump Minny but didn't think Jazz would've been one of the teams they beat. If they were healthy all year, they'd be much better than their record.

Our upcoming games vs Pistons & Wolves will be the most critical. Playoff anxiety for me, lol.

Skin · Post #634 » by **Skin** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 8:01 am

Nyce_1 wrote:Wow Minny! LFG!!!

One more win by Minny and there will be a 3 way tie for 2nd worst record! :nod:

RookieStar · Post #635 » by **RookieStar** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:08 am

Skin wrote:
Nyce_1 wrote:Wow Minny! LFG!!!

One more win by Minny and there will be a 3 way tie for 2nd worst record!

Yup.. DET and us have been resting a lot of our players while MIN hasnt. I do foresee a 3 way tie.

KillMonger · Post #636 » by **KillMonger** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 10:50 am

the way OKC's been doing it maybe a 4 way tie

drsd · Post #637 » by **drsd** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 11:30 am

RookieStar wrote:With Cole RJ Harris Ross Cade.. and the impending departure of OPJ Ennis Bacon, I wanna target the SF. I looked at your link but checked the SF part. Joe Ingles comes to mind (wishful thinking)

Ingles currently has an eFG% of 69.3% with a TS% of 71.1%. This is one of the greatest ever efficiency numbers for a SF. I am surprised there is not more press on his ridiculous level of success this year.

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drsd · Post #638 » by **drsd** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 11:48 am

Skin wrote:
Nyce_1 wrote:Wow Minny! LFG!!!

One more win by Minny and there will be a 3 way tie for 2nd worst record!

The NBA uses the terminology of "coin flip" to break three-way ties. Does anyone know the actual mechanics here, as there needs to be a runner-up result as well?

There are examples of three-way ties, but I cannot see the machinage used. Perhaps it is a computer.

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drsd · Post #639 » by **drsd** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 11:49 am

With the Bulls loss, Chicago is 1 1/2 games outside of a play-in slot and is currently tied as the 8th/9th worst team.

Nyce_1 · Post #640 » by **Nyce_1** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 2:13 pm

I was going to say our best chances for a win may be tonight and Wed vs the Cavs. Then the FO pulls the ultimate tank move...

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