Biyombo Introductory Presser/Hennigan & Vogel interview

Post #1 » by **Smitty731** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 8:13 pm

For those who don't follow me on Twitter, the Magic announced the Biyombo signing today and did his introductory press conference. It was also the first time that Rob Hennigan and Frank Vogel have spoken with the media since all the action, so they got a bunch of general questions. Here is the series of tweets on what they had to say.

The biggest news is that they intend to start Aaron Gordon at SF and Biyombo and Vucevic will compete for the starting C spot.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/751137288491528192[/tweet]

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Post #2 » by **Smitty731** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 8:14 pm

if you have any other questions let me know. Those were all the tweets I sent out, but I have a few other notes too.

bigdogdylan5 · Post #3 » by **bigdogdylan5** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 8:22 pm

Wow thank you great summary!

Skin · Post #4 » by **Skin** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 8:27 pm

Thank you Smitty!

How is Payton's shot coming along?

Versubio · Post #5 » by **Versubio** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 8:31 pm

Thanks for posting!

Post #6 » by **Smitty731** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 8:35 pm

Skin wrote:Thank you Smitty!

How is Payton's shot coming along?

No one asked in this one. It was mentioned that Gordon has been working hard on his game.

Around the gym, off the record, they say Gordon has been shooting at least 500 jumpers a day because he wants to be a SF.

Not much has been said about Payton at all. To the point that it is starting to get curious. Especially when the heap praise on Augustin.

OrlChamps2030 · Post #7 » by **OrlChamps2030** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 8:35 pm

Smitty731 wrote:snip

Awesome. Thanks for posting.

Did Biyombo say anything about Vucevic or competing for the starting spot?

Post #8 » by **Bensational** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 8:36 pm

This is seriously some of the best insight amd coverage we've had about the team from within the boards. Thanks mate. Let's make this a regular thing!

Post #9 » by **Smitty731** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 8:36 pm

Zmill wrote:
Smitty731 wrote:snip

Awesome. Thanks for posting.

Did Biyombo say anything about Vucevic or competing for the starting spot?

Biyombo didn't say anything about Vucevic in particular. He just talked about wanting to come in and compete. He repeatedly mentioned how excited he is to play next to Ibaka. So, I think he has every intention of starting.

Skin · Post #10 » by **Skin** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 8:40 pm

Smitty731 wrote:
Zmill wrote:
Smitty731 wrote:snip

Awesome. Thanks for posting.

Did Biyombo say anything about Vucevic or competing for the starting spot?

Biyombo didn't say anything about Vucevic in particular. He just talked about wanting to come in and compete. He repeatedly mentioned how excited he is to play next to Ibaka. So, I think he has every intention of starting.

Biyombo needs to start in order for us to be great.

Skin · Post #11 » by **Skin** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 8:42 pm

Smitty731 wrote:if you have any other questions let me know. Those were all the tweets I sent out, but I have a few other notes too.

What is Aaron Gordon's official weight? His muscle mass and definition looks much improved. He looks like the vanilla version of Lebron!

AddiFB · Post #12 » by **AddiFB** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 8:42 pm

Can you ask Rob if he is done for this summer or if there are minor tweaks still to be done

Skin · Post #13 » by **Skin** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 8:46 pm

All I want to hear from Biyombo is how he and Ibaka want to play together for many many years.

Post #14 » by **SOUL** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 8:48 pm

Smitty731 wrote:
Skin wrote:Thank you Smitty!

How is Payton's shot coming along?

No one asked in this one. It was mentioned that Gordon has been working hard on his game.

Around the gym, off the record, they say Gordon has been shooting at least 500 jumpers a day because he wants to be a SF.

Not much has been said about Payton at all. To the point that it is starting to get curious. Especially when the heap praise on Augustin.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4D0UQTdx8s[/youtube]

He's been in LA working out and trying to make that shot and release point more fluid. All of our guys are pretty hard workers so I think reporters asking about working on shot is a bit fruitless because that doesn't mean it'll translate to the NBA. I'm glad all of our guys are hard at work in the gym. He even accompanied Vogel and Hennigan on a few FA signings including Biyombo.

I think you're looking a bit too much into the Payton stuff from what I've read, but I really appreciate the information nonetheless. Not that the coaching/management shouldn't be concerned about the development about any of our players, just that the theme of confidence is something they've tried to build with Vogel and gone away from with Skiles. It'll be nice to see what a year under Vogel can do for a lot of these young players and how they are viewed around the league.

Post #15 » by **Smitty731** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 8:56 pm

AddiFB wrote:Can you ask Rob if he is done for this summer or if there are minor tweaks still to be done

That was asked and he said they are basically done for now. They have used the majority of their cap space. They'll keep looking and if an opportunity presents itself to add to the roster they will.

Post #16 » by **Smitty731** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 9:00 pm

Skin wrote:All I want to hear from Biyombo is how he and Ibaka want to play together for many many years.

He didn't say "many years" but he said he's known Serge for years and that was part of the reason he wanted to come to Orlando was to play with him.

Post #17 » by **Bensational** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 9:05 pm

Biyombo and Vuc fighting for starting C spot is great. Hopefully it lights a fire under Vuc to bring the hustle on defense.

I'd prefer Biyombo to start, and I suspect he will, but a better defensive version of Vuc as starter is still something to be excited about.

ORL_on_FIRE · Post #18 » by **ORL_on_FIRE** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 9:12 pm

Great vibe at the Biyombo presser.

Nemesis21 · Post #19 » by **Nemesis21** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 9:17 pm

Is there video of Biyombo and Augustin pressers? I don't see them on the Magic website. I did watch Fournier and Green's.

Post #20 » by **SOUL** » Thu Jul 7, 2016 9:22 pm

Nemesis21 wrote:Is there video of Biyombo and Augustin pressers? I don't see them on the Magic website. I did watch Fournier and Green's.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOLL0QdSHDI[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kCdL1KCWyw[/youtube]