Woj Bomb: Orlando Magic trade for Markelle Fultz

[Skin]

We need Fultz to pan out so badly my bones hurt.

[swarlesbarkley]

I apologize if this video has already been posted, I just saw it this morning. It really minimizes whatever small part of me still thinks Markelle's issue could be in his head:

Watch on YouTube

[Dmagic]

From what I saw in Philly he don't need a jump shot. Just chill. Just play and quit being weird bro. We got yo back

[MagicFan101]

We need Fultz to pan out so badly my bones hurt.

This kid has a young Derrick Rose / Damian Lillard game to him.

If !THAT! guy returns to pair with Isaac, Gordon, perhaps Bamba or maybe Vuc then we are no longer a feel good story in the East. We are a force.

I promise every single one of you that there will be a difference maker wing available at #16. This class might not have the wealth of super star potential at the top (minus 2 or 3 names) but this class is DEEEEP with NBA talent.

If WeHam can pick the right wing and the real Fultz returns ... I’m tearing up just thinking about it.

[PrimeThyme]

We need Fultz to pan out so badly my bones hurt.

This kid has a young Derrick arose / Damian Lillard game to him.

If !THAT! guy returns to pair with Isaac, Gordon, perhaps Bamba or maybe Vuc then we are no longer a feel good story in the East. We are a force.

I promise every single one of you that there will be a difference maker wing available at #16. This class might not have the wealth of super star potential at the top (minus 2 or 3 names) but this class is DEEEEP with NBA talent.

If WeHam can pick the right wing and the real Fultz returns ... I’m tearing up just thinking about it.

Add NAW to that core this offseason and I seriously might lose it. It's my dream scenario.

[MagicFan101]

We need Fultz to pan out so badly my bones hurt.

This kid has a young Derrick arose / Damian Lillard game to him.

If !THAT! guy returns to pair with Isaac, Gordon, perhaps Bamba or maybe Vuc then we are no longer a feel good story in the East. We are a force.

I promise every single one of you that there will be a difference maker wing available at #16. This class might not have the wealth of super star potential at the top (minus 2 or 3 names) but this class is DEEEEP with NBA talent.

If WeHam can pick the right wing and the real Fultz returns ... I’m tearing up just thinking about it.

Add NAW to that core this offseason and I seriously might lose it. It's my dream scenario.

NAW is absolutely in the thick of things but I do have a few other names I would love to walk away with.

Fultz, DJ
NAW, Ross
Isaac, Iwundu
AG, ____
Vuc, Bamba

This is a pretty special young group to build on. Both Fultz and NAW are closer to being combo guards. Both can handle the ball and be playmakers. This trends well with the modern NBA game of “position-less basketball.”

[thelead]

For the love of God... Please get healthy and turn into the star most thought you would become. You will have TMac levels of freedom on offense if you can make that happen.

[sChOlaRlY_Magi]

Penny didn't play defense?

I vaguely remember penny stole on jordan in the playoffs the year we got our asses handed to us by houston

I think that was Nick Anderson with the big steal.

It was Anderson. I was ball boy for that game. It happened right in front of me!

[J_Magic]

Thank god he is a PG. This means the ball will be in his hand essentially meaning that he dictates whether he wants to be a career role player or a star in this league.

He has the keys to the Magic Kingdom. Look at bloody Lowry...he can't shoot for **** but makes so much of an impact. I'm not worried if Fultz can't shoot. I know he can drive and finish around the rim.

He will develop his shooting with confidence, it will come back.

Just given him the keys like Brookyln did with Dangelo Russell.

[pepe1991]

Thank god he is a PG. This means the ball will be in his hand essentially meaning that he dictates whether he wants to be a career role player or a star in this league.

He has the keys to the Magic Kingdom. Look at bloody Lowry...he can't shoot for **** but makes so much of an impact. I'm not worried if Fultz can't shoot. I know he can drive and finish around the rim.

He will develop his shooting with confidence, it will come back.

Just given him the keys like Brookyln did with Dangelo Russell.

Lowry "can't shoot for **** " ?


That's interesting take. Having nothing to support your claim, but hey.
I can try this Look at Lebron, he is terrible athlete, he still didn't dunk in playoffs

[SOUL]

Yeah Lowry is a very respectable shooter.. not sure why you think he can't shoot.

It did take him 6 seasons to get to a respectable average on a decent number of shot attempts though.

[Knightro]

Fultz is the ultimate wild card.

If he actually hits, the whole trajectory of this team changes dramatically.

Imagine adding an all-star caliber talent to a 42 win team at their greatest area of weakness (shot creation) without giving up any of the pieces that helped you get to the 42 wins in the first place?

Please work out.

[elchengue20]

Sixer fan here.

I only want to say that Fultz is a legit player. If he recovers a little and gets a below average jump shot ( like 30% 3PT, 70 % FT), he's going to be easily a good PG (like a Jeff Teague or somethin).

If he really gets his injury/mental problems behind, he's going to be a star.

Even in Philly he wasn't THAT bad. Just a terrible fit with Simmons and Embiid. And the whole situation with his injury got messy and an innecesary distraction. Also we need his 10M salary to resign Reddick, Butler and Harris, and fill the bench.

Plus, he needs to play in a rebuilding/low pressure situation to get his game back. 76ers are in full "win now" mode, it was impossible for him to recover here.

Orlando seems like the perfect fit. Hope he recovers and becomes a good player ( maybe not a Star, i don't want to feel robbed lol).

You're welcome guys.

If he continues on this path it looks like i will feel robbed haha. But i'am happy for him and i love his game, hope he becomes a Star.

[cedric76]

Thx mate

[Skin]

Sixer fan here.

I only want to say that Fultz is a legit player. If he recovers a little and gets a below average jump shot ( like 30% 3PT, 70 % FT), he's going to be easily a good PG (like a Jeff Teague or somethin).

If he really gets his injury/mental problems behind, he's going to be a star.

Even in Philly he wasn't THAT bad. Just a terrible fit with Simmons and Embiid. And the whole situation with his injury got messy and an innecesary distraction. Also we need his 10M salary to resign Reddick, Butler and Harris, and fill the bench.

Plus, he needs to play in a rebuilding/low pressure situation to get his game back. 76ers are in full "win now" mode, it was impossible for him to recover here.

Orlando seems like the perfect fit. Hope he recovers and becomes a good player ( maybe not a Star, i don't want to feel robbed lol).

You're welcome guys.

If he continues on this path it looks like i will feel robbed haha. But i'am happy for him and i love his game, hope he becomes a Star.

Our front office needed a hit like this.

Interested to see what happens at this year's deadline.

[OrlandoSaban]

I hate this franchise. I’ve been busy traveling. Do we still have Fultz???

[fendilim]

I hate this franchise. I’ve been busy traveling. Do we still have Fultz???

Nope

[zaymon]

I hate this franchise. I’ve been busy traveling. Do we still have Fultz???

Nope

but we have the goat

[OrlMagic05]

Yeah honestly. Don't watch YouTube of him in college, don't get hyped on random highlights from the NBA.

If you get *anything* from him, it's a bonus. He's not athletic / long enough and doesn't have a good enough handle to do anything well if he can't shoot. The shot is all that matters and, well.....

Cool. Enjoy J Simmons.

We don't care even a little bit about Simmons. Just trying to help y'all out. There's a reason a former #1 pick went for this return. We're psyched about an actual 1st and a high 2nd.

Just some advice from fans that have been dealing with this drama for two years.

Not athletic? Lol!

[j-ragg]

He's not athletic / long enough and doesn't have a good enough handle

This is crazy if he didn't show this in his time with Philly... maybe the worst assessment of him. He's gigantic, athletic, and his handle is probably the best part of his game.