2023 Orlando Magic Draft Day Thread (#6, #11): THE DAY IS HERE!

[basketballRob]

A player like Sensabaugh or GG Jackson could fall to us in the second round. Can't see us using the pick unless we make some kind of consolidation trade.

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[Black and Blue]

If I’m the Magic, I’m rubbing my hands together with these other people saying they are passing on Whitmore. In the right hands he has superstar potential and could be that third star we have been desperately looking for.

To me while I see the potential in Black and Hendricks, (and some of these other names at 6), those picks to me reek of overthinking what should be a simple decision if Cam, Amen or Ausar is there.

I feel like the 6 pick has a substantially higher possibility of being a major contributor so I’m much more nervous about the team zagging there because they think themselves smarter than others. Do that tomfoolery if you must with the 11th pick please.

[Black and Blue]

A player like Sensabaugh or GG Jackson could fall to us in the second round. Can't see us using the pick unless we make some kind of consolidation trade.

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The most frustrating thing every year is the Magic don’t even wait to see who is still there, they announce the inevitable cash considerations trade with a team like the Lakers 10 picks into the draft.

[JoshuaPotter]

Can anyone advise me on what radio station will have Magic coverage of the draft? - Wont be on my computer.

[tiderulz]

Ben Sheppard would be the most surprise #11 pick. Fastest shuttle sprint in the combine. Opened eyes in the last combine scrimmage. David Steele podcasted the idea of a 2/3 with some 1 ability, here he is. His consensus went from a prospect in the 30's or even 40's of the second round and now into the first round after the combine. Now there are even rumored looks at him as low as the mid teens.

Sheppard is a 6'6 SG who previously played PG. 47 FG%. 41 3P% on 6 attempts. 70 FT% on 4 attempts. 3 APG. 5 RPG. He wasn't a sexy pick because he played 4 years in College instead of 1 or 2, and will be turning 22 not too long after the draft. I literally see that as a strength instead.

also because of his school and conference. the MVC not exactly a strong conference at all, so hard to really determine how good he is

[tiderulz]

The funny thing from the like 50+ active posters we have I feel like everybody has a different version of getting better with picks or trades and it's all different..

Conclusion.. nobody knows what will make us better

I'm gonna appreciate the journey and support the rook(s) regardless

Me and some the posters if we pick Anthony Black and Coulibaly

but which one are you?

[MAGICian619]

Ausar now the betting favorite to go #5 to Detroit.

Black/Ausar even odds to go #6 with Cam being a distant 3rd.

Oddsmakers think Orlando is taking Ausar if available, if not then Black.

[Petre1978]

Regardless of the players or player drafted i will support every player chosen by the FO.

[RookieStar]

There are 50+ active posters here? Never knew we were that many.

Idk about "active" but definitely around that or more total. We're a pretty decent sized board, moreso when we're winning.

Well.... we tend to be more when player fans join us. Remember the darkoholics and the VC fan club? Ahhh... those were the days...

But yeah... i would think there are less than 30 of us active posters here..

[Knightro]

Oddsmakers think Orlando is taking Ausar if available, if not then Black.

^ This is pretty much what I expect at this point. But we'll see. They could throw a curve ball pretty easily if they want.

[MartinsIzAfraud]

Oddsmakers think Orlando is taking Ausar if available, if not then Black.

^ This is pretty much what I expect at this point. But we'll see. They could throw a curve ball pretty easily if they want.

Would be hilarious if it’s Cam and they’ve just worked it so no one trades up to get him.

[DiplomaticMagic]

So before today, my wish was always Thompson twin or bust.

But today, my only wish is anybody but Anthony Black.

[eyriq]

The only thing that will get me more pumped than trading up for Scoot will be Orlando taking Keyonte George.

[VFX]

Man. I can’t believe it’s already been a full year since we selected Paolo.

[eyriq]

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[MagicFan101]

What happens to Suggs if we take Black?

[eyriq]

What happens to Suggs if we take Black?

I suspect he's our starting SG in most draft scenarios

[Darth Magic]

Not particularly excited about the 6th pick because I don't think the guys listed are guys we need moving forward. So the Magic can take a swing at a player they think has a high upside. I'm more interested in the 11th pick or even trading down. One of Nick Smith Jr, Keyonte George, Gradey Dick or Jordan Hawkins between 11 and 15 and I'm good

[Def Swami]

I still can't believe the Anthony Black quote to Yahoo. While it might be true, it was incredibly dumb to verbalize it to the media like that. Sets yourself and the team that might draft you up for failure and strife.

To be fair, I've always believed Anthony was likely to be dealt given he is extension eligible soon. If the Magic do draft Black, I wonder if the Magic intend to package Anthony or Suggs and the #11 to add some depth elsewhere.

Also, the amount of Black traction that came out today was a little odd. I wouldn't be surprised if it was all smoke like last year and Jabari Smith.

What was the Anthony Black quote please, can't find it anywhere?

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[Def Swami]

If the Magic want a lead ball handler, I think I'd rather have Bufkin over Black.