Paul George basically confirming he's out of there!

JustBuzzin · Post #1 » by **JustBuzzin** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 10:59 pm

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That was the end of the clip, but throughout the interview he talked about Pablo Banchero and the Orlando Magic a lot. I'm just putting pieces together, but that does seem like a team that plays the right way and not necessarily a contending team.

This is not suprising to me. PG has been my favorite player since his Indiana days. I have always said he's not necessarily looking for a championship. He basically admitted that in this clip.

I think PG is signing with Orlando.

Thoughts?

MagicTownBaller · Post #2 » by **MagicTownBaller** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:13 pm

I hope so, would be a great pick up and he would be what we need.

OhMyGodBecky · Post #3 » by **OhMyGodBecky** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:24 pm

He'd be able to create his own shot and provide vet leadership, two qualities the Magic need.

JustBuzzin · Post #4 » by **JustBuzzin** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:31 pm

MagicTownBaller wrote:I hope so, would be a great pick up and he would be what we need.

Been saying it since the Clippers got eliminated. PG has been talking about Banchero a lot on his podcast. He's a big fan.

Everybody thinks the Sixers make more sense, but PG doesn't want any pressure to win in that city. Orlando seems more of his vibe. If im betting I think he signs with Orlando.

Lalouie · Post #5 » by **Lalouie** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:34 pm

huh

he says playing the right way, which means first you have to assume HE THINKS he's playing the wrong way @clips, which in turn would mean he's slighting ty lue

he DOES say he's not concerned about chasing a ring which is one of the reasons he went to the clips in the first place
but that only sounds to me like philly is outty

otoh,,,this whole shebang could be one gigantic bluff

hugepatsfan · Post #6 » by **hugepatsfan** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:35 pm

I’d love to see that.

It’d be cool if they could trade for Garland after that too. Would love to see a 3 team deal of Bridges to CLE, Garland to ORL, assets from both to BRK. Beef the East up so the first and second rounds of the playoffs are better.

Memories · Post #7 » by **Memories** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:40 pm

Magic would be an excellent fit for George. The only issue is that they would still have issues of not having a Point Guard at all, but this lineup is still very solid:

Jalen Suggs
Paul George
Franz Wagner
Paolo Banchero
Wendell Carter Jr

I think something does have to give with Suggs however, because I have a feeling with in that lineup, it would be too many cooks. They need a true facilitator, or someone to focus on spot up shooting at PG. Someone like DeAngelo Russell would work well here.

basketballRob · Post #8 » by **basketballRob** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:42 pm

Memories wrote:Magic would be an excellent fit for George. The only issue is that they would still have issues of not having a Point Guard at all, but this lineup is still very solid:

Jalen Suggs
Paul George
Franz Wagner
Paolo Banchero
Wendell Carter Jr

I think something does have to give with Suggs however, because I have a feeling with in that lineup, it would be too many cooks. They need a true facilitator, or someone to focus on spot up shooting at PG. Someone like DeAngelo Russell would work well here.

Suggs shot 40% on good volume.

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Post #9 » by **floppymoose** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:46 pm

Noooooooooo! I need Orlando to sign Klay. Dont kill my dream!!!!

JustBuzzin · Post #10 » by **JustBuzzin** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:47 pm

Someone also mentioned Harden has warned PG about working with Morey. Also explains why he looked so uncomfortable when Embiid was trying to recruit him during the Finals on ABC lol.

I think it's Magic or Clippers.

levon · Post #11 » by **levon** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:49 pm

OhMyGodBecky wrote:He'd be able to create his own shot and provide vet leadership, two qualities the Magic need.

He can certainly do one of those two things

Post #12 » by **magee** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:50 pm

PG on that squad would be so fun to watch. I'm all for it. I'd like to see them try and go after Tyus Jones.

anotherhomer · Post #13 » by **anotherhomer** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:52 pm

this is a total leverage play.....either he gets his 4 years with Orlando Magic or Clippers

RookieStar · Post #14 » by **RookieStar** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:54 pm

Wow.. we are linked with Klay and with PG.

Retirement homes in Orlando sure is a dooozy.

RookieStar · Post #15 » by **RookieStar** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:55 pm

Or really... lets be honest, we are a team with the right circumstance to get used by FAs to leverage max deals with their preferred teams lol

wegotthabeet · Post #16 » by **wegotthabeet** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:56 pm

he got sick of that California income tax

Lockdown504090 · Post #17 » by **Lockdown504090** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:59 pm

still think hes just trying to leverage more years on his deal with the clippers. Id be shocked if he left LA.

basketballRob · Post #18 » by **basketballRob** » Thu Jun 20, 2024 12:14 am

wegotthabeet wrote:he got sick of that California income tax

He could get a mansion on a PGA golf course with lake access for half the price price of a house in California. Steph just got one near Orlando last year.

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RookieStar · Post #19 » by **RookieStar** » Thu Jun 20, 2024 12:25 am

Memories wrote:Magic would be an excellent fit for George. The only issue is that they would still have issues of not having a Point Guard at all, but this lineup is still very solid:

Jalen Suggs
Paul George
Franz Wagner
Paolo Banchero
Wendell Carter Jr

I think something does have to give with Suggs however, because I have a feeling with in that lineup, it would be too many cooks. They need a true facilitator, or someone to focus on spot up shooting at PG. Someone like DeAngelo Russell would work well here.

Suggs is basically playing as a 3&D guard. He was just catching and shooting not holding on to the ball in offense.

Residual-Heat · Post #20 » by **Residual-Heat** » Thu Jun 20, 2024 12:26 am

I have not listened to the full podcast, but PG being a 6'9 two way player that can do a little bit of everything.. I definitely think he's the type of player the Magic FO loves. Its a good destination for PG. Sixers are a great destination too, but there is this mess that happened between Morey and Harden that could affect his decision.

Read on Twitter

I still dont really expect him to sign with the Magic though.