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

CZ Eddie · Post #901 » by **CZ Eddie** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:18 am

Juwan Howard career high - 42 points

Two of his highs below came against the Magic

Points / Season
Team / Opponent Result and Details
42
1995-96
Bullets @ RaptorsL103 - 107Apr 19, 1996
40
1995-96
Bullets vs. CelticsL106 - 121Apr 17, 1996
38
2003-04
Magic @ BullsW93 - 84Apr 12, 2004
36
2001-02
Mavericks @ GrizzliesW94 - 85Nov 4, 2001
36
1999-00
Wizards vs. PacersW123 - 113Jan 21, 2000
35
2000-01
Wizards vs. PistonsW110 - 96Dec 31, 2000
34
2000-01
Wizards @ GrizzliesL104 - 118Dec 20, 2000
33
2003-04
Magic vs. Hawks

bigdogdylan5 · Post #902 » by **bigdogdylan5** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:18 am

Guys before we get our pitch forks let’s at least see these guys play.

Ducklett · Post #903 » by **Ducklett** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:18 am

I am pretty embarrassed by this draft, to be honest. No trades. No moving up and down to board. Picking guys WAY TOO HIGH. Welp, I hope they prove me wrong like they did with Franz.

Message Boar · Post #904 » by **Message Boar** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:18 am

Legit my most hated draft in the moment in Magic history, I think. Especially considering our assets going into the night and how much I liked a lot of these prospects.

Post #905 » by **SOUL** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:18 am

basketballRob wrote:
SOUL wrote:I think I called that a few days ago
He's been your guy for a while

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Nah I like Bufkin but it would be a logjam after Black

but I did mention that Jett was mocked like 11-16 for a while until the last month, where he dropped all of a sudden

The-Stallion70 · Post #906 » by **The-Stallion70** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:18 am

OrlandoNed wrote:
The-Stallion70 wrote:Like the pick, had to get a shooter and we did.

What drugs are you on?

Cmon man no one really knows how good these kids are gonna be in this draft range.

VFX · Post #907 » by **VFX** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:19 am

Jett Howard would have been on the board at 18-19

Couldn’t they have traded back?

Post #908 » by **SD2042** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:19 am

Black was on my list of players as a potential pick at 6th. Whitmore or Hendricks were my preference. Not too upset about the pick. Black is a defender and playmaker. He will need to work on developing better shooting techniques. Not too impress with it. Since the Magic chose Black, I hope they have develop better ways to develop players with broken shooting techniques. Other than that, welcome to the Magic Anthony Black.

CZ Eddie · Post #909 » by **CZ Eddie** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:19 am

FO has made some good picks out of unexpected results.
So, I'll trust in the FO.

RookieStar · Post #910 » by **RookieStar** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:19 am

Message Boar wrote:Whitmore and Dick better be busts or I will retroactively come to Orlando to riot.

I told you all that i have my tar and feathers ready..

Rainwater · Post #911 » by **Rainwater** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:19 am

OrlandoNed wrote:
The-Stallion70 wrote:Like the pick, had to get a shooter and we did.

What drugs are you on?

Jett is a shooter but that is all he is.

OrlandoNed · Post #912 » by **OrlandoNed** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:19 am

Last Guardian wrote:Don’t know much about him but but they are saying he is an elite shooter. I’m surprised people hate this. Pretty laughable considering what you all complain about the most…

It’s a huge freaking reach. There are better guys that we passed on.

Post #913 » by **Bensational** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:19 am

We wanted shooting from the draft - we got it. We wanted a backup forward - we got it.

Fingers crossed he’s like Franz and has more to the package than most of us are expecting.

KillMonger · Post #914 » by **KillMonger** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:19 am

Knightro wrote:Jett is a great shooter, but he's pretty one dimensional.

Kind of a rich man's Caleb Houstan.

disagree, has way more in his bag than someone like gradey dick....he's one dimensional

MagicTownBaller · Post #915 » by **MagicTownBaller** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:20 am

My wife saw him on the tv and reminded me that's the guy she spilled her Pepsi on at the game.

MaKiaVeLi7 · Post #916 » by **MaKiaVeLi7** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:20 am

Well, Jett Howard...this is a true Magic stunner...........lost for words...

Some Juwan Howard and Michigan connections.

BUT BUT BUT waaaaait a minute...... what does this mean for the future of Caleb Houstan, Garry Harris, Kevon Harris, and to some extent Cole, Fultz and Suggs. I guess at least 2 of them are out before the season starts. I bet on it, if not more than 2 of the aforementioned.

This draft will leave us with more questions about the structure of the roster than answers.

DICK, CAM and HAWKINS still undrafted and we pick this guy projected in the 20s. WTH !?!?!?! Better be surprisingly good as Franz selection was.

Optimus_Steel · Post #917 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:20 am

Why is everyone up in arms? Howard looks like a really good pick. Does what we need badly.

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fendilim · Post #918 » by **fendilim** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:20 am

fateis007 · Post #919 » by **fateis007** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:20 am

Idk about you guys, but im pretty disgusted.

Rainwater · Post #920 » by **Rainwater** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:20 am

CZ Eddie wrote:FO has made some good picks out of unexpected results.
So, I'll trust in the FO.

Must admit this is true. Paolo and Franz were surprising picks.