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Poll: When will Fultz play his first game

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When will Fultz suit up and play his first Magic game?

Sat, 23 Feb vs Chicago. He has learnt the plays and it's time
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3%
Fri, 1 Mar vs Golden State. After the road trip, loads of more practice for this key game
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5%
Mid- March - no need to rush this
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22%
Sat, 6 Apr. vs Atlanta. Orlando's last home game. Get one in for the books
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4%
He will not play this season - 1. No reason to push this "Process"
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38%
He will not play this season - 2. He is not ready physically
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24%
He will never play. His career is finished
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4%
 
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Poll: When will Fultz play his first game 

Post#1 » by drsd » Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:25 am

With the ASW over, the Magic has three days of practice before the home game against the Bulls. Then its two away games before a March 1 home game against the Warriors. There is also a 5-game home stand in Mid-March.

There is plenty of need for guard depth. So: when will Fultz suit up and play his first Magic game?

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Re: Poll: When will Fultz play his first game 

Post#2 » by pepe1991 » Mon Feb 18, 2019 11:25 am

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Post#3 » by Knightro » Mon Feb 18, 2019 12:26 pm

October 23rd, 2019 at home against the Miami Heat.
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Re: Poll: When will Fultz play his first game 

Post#4 » by Ugly0598 » Mon Feb 18, 2019 12:45 pm

2019 season. Would like to see what he can do now even broken shot and all (probably won't be fixed anytime soon imo) without Simmons.
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Re: Poll: When will Fultz play his first game 

Post#5 » by CZ Eddie » Mon Feb 18, 2019 1:58 pm

When Bamba comes back.
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Re: Poll: When will Fultz play his first game 

Post#6 » by Def Swami » Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:34 pm

Doubt he plays this season. And not sure we ever really see him at this point. Everything about his injury and rehab is so nebulous. It's cool that he's on the team and there's a chance he could pan out, but I'd pretend that he isn't even there when considering roster moves until the Magic know he can and will play well.
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Post#7 » by SD2042 » Mon Feb 18, 2019 3:55 pm

Def Swami wrote:Doubt he plays this season. And not sure we ever really see him at this point. Everything about his injury and rehab is so nebulous. It's cool that he's on the team and there's a chance he could pan out, but I'd pretend that he isn't even there when considering roster moves until the Magic know he can and will play well.


That's how I'm looking into the situation right now with Fultz. All he needs to do is focus on his physical and mental health right now. Let the basketball activities come later in the off-season when he's fully 100%. In the meantime, play on Magic.
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Post#8 » by BadMofoPimp » Mon Feb 18, 2019 4:13 pm

Anybody know if Fultz is doing his rehab on his own outside of the Magic/Sixers organizations or is he working with them?
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Post#9 » by Popsicle1228 » Mon Feb 18, 2019 4:20 pm

Where is the nobody knows including Fultz or the Magic option?

BadMofoPimp wrote:Anybody know if Fultz is doing his rehab on his own outside of the Magic/Sixers organizations or is he working with them?


He is rehabbing in LA with Dr. Judy Seto who helped Kobe with his achilles injury. Kobe attributes her therapy to helping him have a long career. At Fultz first presser with Orlando he did mention that the Magic PT staff would start going to LA with him for additional support.
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Post#10 » by Magic_Johnny12 » Mon Feb 18, 2019 4:57 pm

Next season.

Nice and fresh start with full training camp/summer league under his belt.

No pressure or anything.
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Re: Poll: When will Fultz play his first game 

Post#11 » by drsd » Mon Feb 18, 2019 5:34 pm

CZ Eddie wrote:When Bamba comes back.


This is an interesting answer !



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Re: Poll: When will Fultz play his first game 

Post#12 » by yoyojw17 » Mon Feb 18, 2019 6:02 pm

I went with mid march. gives him time to get right and incorporate himself into the team after his therapy. I don't think they will rush it ... but... if he can play I'm sure he would like to show something this season more than waiting. What his role will be is a bigger question. That i would assume would be.... 3rd string PG behind DJ and Briscoe for the time being. He will be part of the team during practices and get a chance to play during blow outs. And i will be fine with that!
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Post#13 » by MAGICian619 » Mon Feb 18, 2019 6:47 pm

GSW game is actually Thursday 2/28. That's my pick.
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Post#14 » by Nightman » Mon Feb 18, 2019 6:50 pm

No need to rush it, especially since Briscoe is playing well. Bring him back next year.
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Post#15 » by BadMofoPimp » Mon Feb 18, 2019 6:58 pm

Popsicle1228 wrote:Where is the nobody knows including Fultz or the Magic option?

BadMofoPimp wrote:Anybody know if Fultz is doing his rehab on his own outside of the Magic/Sixers organizations or is he working with them?


He is rehabbing in LA with Dr. Judy Seto who helped Kobe with his achilles injury. Kobe attributes her therapy to helping him have a long career. At Fultz first presser with Orlando he did mention that the Magic PT staff would start going to LA with him for additional support.


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Re: Poll: When will Fultz play his first game 

Post#16 » by MagicMadness » Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:41 pm

I have no problem waiting until next season. Actually, it's what I would prefer (unless he is 110% ready to go before then).
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Post#17 » by thelead » Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:57 pm

Def Swami wrote:Doubt he plays this season. And not sure we ever really see him at this point. Everything about his injury and rehab is so nebulous. It's cool that he's on the team and there's a chance he could pan out, but I'd pretend that he isn't even there when considering roster moves until the Magic know he can and will play well.

We essentially bought a scratch off lottery ticket.
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Re: Poll: When will Fultz play his first game 

Post#18 » by Nemesis21 » Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:32 pm

Option E
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Post#19 » by p0peye » Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:15 pm

Def Swami wrote:Doubt he plays this season. And not sure we ever really see him at this point. Everything about his injury and rehab is so nebulous. It's cool that he's on the team and there's a chance he could pan out, but I'd pretend that he isn't even there when considering roster moves until the Magic know he can and will play well.


My sentiment exactly. Later on we might think about having one stickied topic, call it Fultz watch or whatever, where people can discuss everything about it at one place.
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Re: Poll: When will Fultz play his first game 

Post#20 » by bargnanimvp » Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:22 pm

Where is the option for when he is ready

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