SI: Position battles-SG

Optimus_Steel · Post #1 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:07 pm

7. Magic shooting guard
• The main candidates: Mickael Pietrus, Keith Bogans, J.J. Redick

• The skinny: Seeking an upgrade at the position, the Magic let Maurice Evans depart via free agency and signed Pietrus, formerly of the Warriors, to a four-year, $25 million contract. Pietrus brings a reputation as a hard-nosed defender, but he has never been a regular starter and might be more suited to play small forward. Bogans, who started 35 games last year for the Magic, is a tough competitor who could challenge for the role. Redick would have to show vast improvement to get in the picture, but the former Duke sharpshooter will get another chance. Orlando also drafted a shooting guard, Courtney Lee, in the first round in June.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/w ... les/1.html

AdamTheGreek · Post #2 » by **AdamTheGreek** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:31 pm

So yeah, SI f*cks up again.
In order of most likely to start:
1. Pietrus
2. Lee
3. JJ
4. Bogans

BassMaster · Post #3 » by **BassMaster** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 6:08 pm

AdamTheGreek wrote:So yeah, SI f*cks up again.
In order of most likely to start:
1. Pietrus
2. Lee
3. JJ
4. Bogans

Actually it sounds like SI is saying what SVG said as well that starting order has not been decided yet. Players will have to earn playing time, but it also sounds like SI is saying that the rookie will have to learn how to play in the NBA before getting that second slot.

Optimus_Steel · Post #4 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 7:25 pm

With Lee, If he plays defense with alot of intensity in training camp and the preseason he is gonna get a lot of playing time. He can shoot and is way more athletic than Bogans and JJ so it hinges on how hard he plays defense which is what Stan will harp on.

Big A All Day · Post #5 » by **Big A All Day** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:15 pm

lee will work his way into the rotation early.. they've been praisin his D

Nemesis21 · Post #6 » by **Nemesis21** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:02 pm

The rotation at SG should be:
Pietrus
JJ
Lee

we should let Munns and Munns go, or package him in some kind of trade

drsd · Post #7 » by **drsd** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:09 pm

Whether one thinks that Redick or Lee will get the #2 minutes at the SG slot, it is quite clear that Bogans will log SF minutes this year.

magicfan4life05 · Post #8 » by **magicfan4life05** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:13 pm

drsd wrote:Whether one thinks that Redick or Lee will get the #2 minutes at the SG slot, it is quite clear that Bogans will log SF minutes this year.

I think he even played some SF in his rookie year here.

LBPTarHeel27 · Post #9 » by **LBPTarHeel27** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 12:51 am

Nemesis21 wrote:The rotation at SG should be:
Pietrus
JJ
Lee

we should let Munns and Munns go, or package him in some kind of trade

Wow...there are people out there that still think JJ is capable of contributing? (Keep in mind, when I say contributing...that means more than other shoot guard(s) on our roster)