What's Going on With Evan?

NBlue · Post #1 » by **NBlue** » Tue Oct 9, 2018 8:03 pm

Yes, its preseason.
Yes, its super early and we can't draw any conclusions.
Yes, players go through ups and downs and Fournier is particularly subject to that...

BUT.

In 2 preseason games against NBA competition he has 23 shots, 3!! made baskets, 4 turnovers and 0 free throws attempted. That isn't just bad. That is horrific. That goes beyond a slump. The man is shooting under 15% against NBA competition - I don't even know what to say about that. Taking a quick look back at last year, Evan shot under 20% in ONE game the entire year -- again, I understand all of the appropriate caveats about the preseason etc -- but something does not look right. Here is hoping that changes.

drsd · Post #2 » by **drsd** » Tue Oct 9, 2018 8:09 pm

Fournier is adjusting from SF to SG, and the preseason exists to create such an adjustment.

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fklt · Post #3 » by **fklt** » Tue Oct 9, 2018 8:25 pm

he doesn't look like he cares anymore and I kinda agree with him on that if that's the case. might be time for a trade.

dsg2021 · Post #4 » by **dsg2021** » Tue Oct 9, 2018 9:15 pm

Because it's preseason

bargnanimvp · Post #5 » by **bargnanimvp** » Tue Oct 9, 2018 9:23 pm

It's preseason and it's only been 3 games. He's had some ok looks shot just isn't falling.

yoyojw17 · Post #6 » by **yoyojw17** » Tue Oct 9, 2018 9:54 pm

fklt wrote:he doesn't look like he cares anymore and I kinda agree with him on that if that's the case. might be time for a trade.

I giggled when i looked up at your name to see who wrote this. goes hand in hand.

Skin · Post #7 » by **Skin** » Tue Oct 9, 2018 10:23 pm

He loves Orlando and he loves Vuc. I don't blame him for trying to kill his trade value.

BadMofoPimp · Post #8 » by **BadMofoPimp** » Tue Oct 9, 2018 11:03 pm

Perhaps, players don't go all out in preseason for risk of injury. I wait til season starts before panicking.

Fournier gonna prove you wrong!!!

Catledge · Post #9 » by **Catledge** » Tue Oct 9, 2018 11:18 pm

It seems like in the past several years for the Magic, a player having a bad preseason meant that he was going to have a bad season.

Blue_and_Whte · Post #10 » by **Blue_and_Whte** » Tue Oct 9, 2018 11:26 pm

Evan will bounce back. Im not worried about it.

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MagicStarwipe · Post #11 » by **MagicStarwipe** » Wed Oct 10, 2018 12:17 am

It's early, but in previous years a lot of the offense has been geared towards getting Evan good looks. I haven't seen that as much this pre-season. It's a bit more equal opportunity with Vucevic and Gordon getting most of the good looks.

Also, he usually goes through a couple of down periods a season so maybe he's getting this one out of the way early.

fendilim · Post #12 » by **fendilim** » Wed Oct 10, 2018 1:00 am

Must be the hair.

otownflava21 · Post #13 » by **otownflava21** » Wed Oct 10, 2018 2:29 am

all i know is that i'm tired of him being on the team...and that i'm low-key hoping this slump convinces management to finally trade him while we can

NavalAviator94 · Post #14 » by **NavalAviator94** » Wed Oct 10, 2018 3:02 am

New position/role. There’s no way for him to adjust in the offseason without playing. He needs minutes to get comfortable but he’ll turn the corner. He’s also really moving away from the ball, much more than I’ve ever seen and similar to how JJ is being used. I’m sure that takes time to adjust to.

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rusoopE · Post #15 » by **rusoopE** » Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:49 am

its preseason.
its super early and we can't draw any conclusions.
players go through ups and downs

Wilfried · Post #16 » by **Wilfried** » Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:51 am

The Elfrid Payton effect?

Furinkazan · Post #17 » by **Furinkazan** » Wed Oct 10, 2018 11:43 am

His recent play is a silent cry to Hammond "get me some help I cant do it myslef"

Blue_and_Whte · Post #18 » by **Blue_and_Whte** » Wed Oct 10, 2018 12:11 pm

This team severely lacks elite talent. Thats the problem. Not any one player.

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Just Plain Mark · Post #19 » by **Just Plain Mark** » Wed Oct 10, 2018 1:09 pm

He should just say he's focused on using his length for defense. Seems to work for the front office.

JBSouthpaw · Post #20 » by **JBSouthpaw** » Wed Oct 10, 2018 1:31 pm

I Kind of feel the way some do about Vuc towards Evan. I really just want him gone.
I'd trade him and an unprotected pick to MIN for Butler right now.
I don't care if Butler leaves, I'd enjoy 1 year of him and 40 wins.