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Just thought I would share this Serge Ibaka video. If the mods want to merge this with another thread go ahead.

i still cant believe we landed serge for so little

We r gonna beast next season

i still cant believe we landed Serge for so much!

Most of those highlights are from years ago when Serge was in his prime.

BadMofoPimp wrote:i still cant believe we landed Serge for so much!

Most of those highlights are from years ago when Serge was in his prime.

so much?

In 2015, we were getting blast by OKC fans when we used to propose a dipo+ future 1st (which was the 2016 1st) for serge trade.

a year later, people r saying is too much??

cedric76 wrote:

BadMofoPimp wrote:i still cant believe we landed Serge for so much!

Most of those highlights are from years ago when Serge was in his prime.

so much?

In 2015, we were getting blast by OKC fans when we used to propose a dipo+ future 1st (which was the 2016 1st) for serge trade.

a year later, people r saying is too much??

I don't think Serge dominated like he used to in 2014 or 2015 thus it just appears he has declined. Perhaps, it was more the coaching utilizing Adams more. Who knows. This will be a make or break year for Serge and being it is a contract year, I expect him to have a great season. I am more concerned about the years afterwards.

BadMofoPimp wrote:

cedric76 wrote:

BadMofoPimp wrote:i still cant believe we landed Serge for so much!

Most of those highlights are from years ago when Serge was in his prime.

so much?

In 2015, we were getting blast by OKC fans when we used to propose a dipo+ future 1st (which was the 2016 1st) for serge trade.

a year later, people r saying is too much??

I don't think Serge dominated like he used to in 2014 or 2015 thus it just appears he has declined. Perhaps, it was more the coaching utilizing Adams more. Who knows. This will be a make or break year for Serge and being it is a contract year, I expect him to have a great season. I am more concerned about the years afterwards.

decline? come on he is 26 yrs old (and if you tell me that he is 28, it doesnt change a thing, 28 is not even his prime)

cedric76 wrote:

BadMofoPimp wrote:

cedric76 wrote:
so much?

In 2015, we were getting blast by OKC fans when we used to propose a dipo+ future 1st (which was the 2016 1st) for serge trade.

a year later, people r saying is too much??

I don't think Serge dominated like he used to in 2014 or 2015 thus it just appears he has declined. Perhaps, it was more the coaching utilizing Adams more. Who knows. This will be a make or break year for Serge and being it is a contract year, I expect him to have a great season. I am more concerned about the years afterwards.

decline? come on he is 26 yrs old (and if you tell me that he is 28, it doesnt change a thing, 28 is not even his prime)

We will see if he returns to form or not then.

BadMofoPimp wrote:

cedric76 wrote:

BadMofoPimp wrote:
I don't think Serge dominated like he used to in 2014 or 2015 thus it just appears he has declined. Perhaps, it was more the coaching utilizing Adams more. Who knows. This will be a make or break year for Serge and being it is a contract year, I expect him to have a great season. I am more concerned about the years afterwards.

decline? come on he is 26 yrs old (and if you tell me that he is 28, it doesnt change a thing, 28 is not even his prime)

We will see if he returns to form or not then.

no doubt in my mind, Serge is the best PF next to Vuc

cedric76 wrote:

BadMofoPimp wrote:

cedric76 wrote:
decline? come on he is 26 yrs old (and if you tell me that he is 28, it doesnt change a thing, 28 is not even his prime)

We will see if he returns to form or not then.

no doubt in my mind, Serge is the best PF next to Vuc

This part I agree with. Strongest frontcourt we have had since we had Dwight/Gortat/Bass/Ryno

It's just funny how people wanted so badly the next Serge Ibaka.....and we finally attain the real thing and we're still complaining at times. He wanted out due to frustration with his role and his statistics showed and took a hit. There are many things that factor into individual stats... and as BMP said... coaching and personnel could factor into it all. At 26 he is at a great age to be added to this team... while still coming with the experience of playing on a contending team and being an integral part of it. So i will put my money on attributing his decline to those factors than i would physical or skill decline.

On another note.... that free throw line dunk for a bigman... pretty darn impressive still!

In China today and thus am "video free."

My work email is not working. But I do get ReamGM, so all is well in the world !!!!


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drsd wrote:In China today and thus am "video free."

My work email is not working. But I do get ReamGM, so all is well in the world !!!!


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Download betterNet on your phone.

I hate that song. Good vid though.

Dang Serge may be my new crush. We got cuties on the team now.

(i know yall don't care )

fendilim wrote:

drsd wrote:In China today and thus am "video free."

My work email is not working. But I do get ReamGM, so all is well in the world !!!!


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Download betterNet on your phone.

What's that? lol... was in China a month ago... stranded with no connection to the outside world. haha And once there I couldn't get anything on my phone or laptop to help.

I can't wait for next season... literally can't wait... this is me, can't waitin'

BadMofoPimp wrote:i still cant believe we landed Serge for so much!

Most of those highlights are from years ago when Serge was in his prime.

Ibaka Gonna' Prove BMP WRONG!!!!

Here is another video

I still think serges struggles the last few years and last year especially had more to do with the new system and the emergence of Adams also serge being asked to do different things. He spent a lot more time guarding the perimeter on defense rather than being allowed to create havoc in the paint. They weren't playing to his strengths. On offense either having to resort to a perimeter and spot up shooter. I think Vogel will play through his strengths this year and get him back to where he was.

We'll see, the last 7 years showed us that his strength IS being a spot up jump shooter with the occasional straight line drive sprinkled in.

Serge Ibaka visited Orlando Magic Youth Basketball camps on Thursday and addressed the media.

http://www.nba.com/magic/

Top 5 defensive team