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Post#621 » by tooler » Mon Nov 20, 2023 1:32 pm

pepe1991 wrote:It's simply more entertaining to watch players who are fisty than flat liners. ( comming from guy who never reacts to anything while playing sports :oops: )

Maybe, but there's a fine line between feisty and obnoxious. People always used to say we need a Tyler Hansbrough or a Patrick Beverley or even a Dillon Brooks. And even though they're annoying, we'd love it because they're on our team! Or whatever.

But I think all those players are stupid and borderline dirty players. I wouldn't want to watch their antics. They also make the game about themselves instead of our good players who do great things on the court. The attention whore aspect makes it extra stupid.

Moe Wagner is about as far as I can stand it. He's like an overgrown child. Mostly all in good fun and he keeps it clean, so no real harm.
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Post#622 » by The-Stallion70 » Mon Nov 20, 2023 1:38 pm

Chet is nice but there's no way I'd rather have him instead of Paolo.

Paolo draws a double team, like, every time he touches it.
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Post#623 » by basketballRob » Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:16 pm

The Locked-On Raptors guy is not a fan of the Magic. He says we're less talented, worse version of the Raptors. We're younger and worse. At 19:15

https://youtu.be/B464-Bp4bNs?feature=shared

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Post#624 » by meatwad4343 » Mon Nov 20, 2023 3:35 pm

The-Stallion70 wrote:Chet is nice but there's no way I'd rather have him instead of Paolo.

Paolo draws a double team, like, every time he touches it.


Yeah i don't know why it's such a debate still, both teams got a great player who fit a big need that they had at the time, both teams can be happy though that they didn't take Jabari smith Jr
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Post#625 » by tooler » Mon Nov 20, 2023 4:57 pm

It's such a luxury for a rebuilding team to find an MVP candidate to build around. Memphis, OKC, even Indiana to some extent. It makes roster construction a lot more straightforward.
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Post#626 » by Viper1500 » Mon Nov 20, 2023 5:18 pm

tooler wrote:It's such a luxury for a rebuilding team to find an MVP candidate to build around. Memphis, OKC, even Indiana to some extent. It makes roster construction a lot more straightforward.

Yup, this team will go as far as Paolo takes us. Besides Miami, I can't think of a team w/o a superstar that went to the finals in the last 20 years, and even more than that if you exclude Detroit.
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Post#627 » by eyriq » Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:57 pm

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Post#628 » by RookieStar » Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:04 pm

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pepe1991 wrote:Westbrook misses near FT line dunk , Dillion Brooks yells at his face" you have no bounce" :rofl:

Every team needs this type of troll to make game more entertaining


Was thinking how Magic has a lot of pests/jerks/**** and it's big contrast to past teams with too many nice guys.

Joe Ingles (trash talker)
Moe W (instigator/trash talker)
Suggs (high energy physical defensive pest)
Isaac (disruptive defensive pest)
Cole (troll)
Black (noticed he's a trash talker, has like 3 techs already)

Even Paolo and Franz have a bit of edge. Only "chiller" ones seem to be Gary, Fultz and WCJ.


You forgot Goga. Who looks like an extra villain to any John Wick/Liam Nesson movie
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Post#629 » by RookieStar » Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:07 pm

eyriq wrote:Respect

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Hmmm.. so the #1 EC seed is not taking us lightly but instead anticipating a grind out war? Ahhh... smells like D12 era. BIG3 vs Mountain Dwight.
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Post#630 » by eyriq » Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:50 am

Watching Celtics vs Hornets. Tatum does not miss from 3.

Edit: he does not miss from anywhere
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Post#631 » by Bensational » Tue Nov 21, 2023 4:48 am

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pepe1991 wrote:It's simply more entertaining to watch players who are fisty than flat liners. ( comming from guy who never reacts to anything while playing sports :oops: )

Maybe, but there's a fine line between feisty and obnoxious. People always used to say we need a Tyler Hansbrough or a Patrick Beverley or even a Dillon Brooks. And even though they're annoying, we'd love it because they're on our team! Or whatever.

But I think all those players are stupid and borderline dirty players. I wouldn't want to watch their antics. They also make the game about themselves instead of our good players who do great things on the court. The attention whore aspect makes it extra stupid.

Moe Wagner is about as far as I can stand it. He's like an overgrown child. Mostly all in good fun and he keeps it clean, so no real harm.


In an era of superstars and superstar calls players like Pat Bev and Dillon Brooks are the panacea. If LeBron is going to whine for extra advantage on top of what he’s blessed with then I want to see someone like Brooks make him as uncomfortable as possible.

I get what you’re saying and I hate when we play against it, but having it on our side is something I’m all about.
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Post#632 » by tooler » Wed Nov 22, 2023 2:34 am

Exhibit A for my hypothesis on why the Magic are such a strong first half team:

https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401584127

NBA players just want to run up and down the court and shoot jumpers. When they have to play physical team that tries hard on defense, they get stomped. These players have another gear so they can come back in the second half, but usually it's too late.
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Post#633 » by Message Boar » Wed Nov 22, 2023 3:28 am

This Cavs vs Sixers game has been banging. With SVG on the broadcast. 76ers are eliminated from the cup.
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Post#634 » by Optimus_Steel » Wed Nov 22, 2023 4:11 am

No defense slugfest between Indy/Atl.
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Post#635 » by thelead » Wed Nov 22, 2023 4:58 am

This for all of you (former) Poole fans :lol:



Tried to warn you about low IQ players…
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Post#636 » by pepe1991 » Wed Nov 22, 2023 6:26 am

thelead wrote:This for all of you (former) Poole fans :lol:



Tried to warn you about low IQ players…


Bro is making near 40 000 000 a year and doesn't know rules of a sport.

Type of guy you will see in 2040 giving interview he has no money left and nothing to eat.
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Post#637 » by Skybox » Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:46 am

basketballRob wrote:The Locked-On Raptors guy is not a fan of the Magic. He says we're less talented, worse version of the Raptors. We're younger and worse. At 19:15

https://youtu.be/B464-Bp4bNs?feature=shared

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Might have to check out his podcast today :lol:
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Post#638 » by Skybox » Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:50 am

thelead wrote:This for all of you (former) Poole fans :lol:



Tried to warn you about low IQ players…


Alright alright, I give :lol:

Man…that’s awful. Even if he was still inefficient, I figured he’d be scoring 30ppg on a bad team with a green light…what a mess :nonono:
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Post#639 » by drsd » Wed Nov 22, 2023 2:56 pm

Optimus_Steel wrote:No defense slugfest between Indy/Atl.


There were 114 made FGs and 44 made FTs in total. The ball went through a metal ring 158 times in only 48 minutes. That's once per 18 seconds; more than 3 times a minute.

You'd think this was an allstar game, except there were 48 fouls called :o
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Post#640 » by tooler » Thu Nov 23, 2023 4:10 am

I just noticed Houston is 7-1 at home and 0-5 on the road. They might have another year of growing to do. What they're doing is still very impressive though. Good for them.

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