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Goga => Jarrett Allen??

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Goga => Jarrett Allen?? 

Post#21 » by Optimus_Steel » Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:52 pm

jonbob17 wrote:Goga was one of my guys in the 2019 draft, before the Magic went offscript. Not sure why the Pacers drafted him when they already had Myles Turner. Kind of reminds me of drafting Bamba with Vuc.

Also I think the Pacers thought Goga was a floor spacer as he was taking(and missing) 4-5 3s per 36 there, maybe they were disappointed. He has always been good defenisively..

Not sure he is athletic as Allen, but I could see him putting up a similar line given the opportunity/minutes...still confused at how he only got a third string big contract

Goga shot 73% from the line his first couple years...so the touch seems like it might be there, he probably had a good % before last night.




It didn’t work out because Indy is allergic to defense and Goga can play top notch defense lol. Their stupidity is our gain.
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Re: Goga => Jarrett Allen?? 

Post#22 » by Skybox » Thu Nov 30, 2023 2:34 am

Optimus_Steel wrote:
jonbob17 wrote:Goga was one of my guys in the 2019 draft, before the Magic went offscript. Not sure why the Pacers drafted him when they already had Myles Turner. Kind of reminds me of drafting Bamba with Vuc.

Also I think the Pacers thought Goga was a floor spacer as he was taking(and missing) 4-5 3s per 36 there, maybe they were disappointed. He has always been good defenisively..

Not sure he is athletic as Allen, but I could see him putting up a similar line given the opportunity/minutes...still confused at how he only got a third string big contract

Goga shot 73% from the line his first couple years...so the touch seems like it might be there, he probably had a good % before last night.




It didn’t work out because Indy is allergic to defense and Goga can play top notch defense lol. Their stupidity is our gain.


Goga had some big blow up with Carlisle…I forgot the details (in-game or…) but Carlisle don’t play, Goga was out pretty quick.
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Re: Goga => Jarrett Allen?? 

Post#23 » by ORLMagicGirl15 » Thu Nov 30, 2023 2:45 am

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SHAQ32 wrote:He's good and he's got a cool name. What more can you ask for?


I haven't been this excited by the meme-ability of a Magic Center since the Polish Hammer.

It all started on the media of his draft:
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Re: Goga => Jarrett Allen?? 

Post#24 » by GANGSTERDOG » Thu Nov 30, 2023 3:13 am

ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
drsd wrote:
SHAQ32 wrote:He's good and he's got a cool name. What more can you ask for?


I haven't been this excited by the meme-ability of a Magic Center since the Polish Hammer.

It all started on the media of his draft:
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Who is the player they are all crowding around?



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Re: Goga => Jarrett Allen?? 

Post#25 » by drsd » Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:25 am

ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
drsd wrote:
SHAQ32 wrote:He's good and he's got a cool name. What more can you ask for?


I haven't been this excited by the meme-ability of a Magic Center since the Polish Hammer.

It all started on the media of his draft:
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Who is the player they are all crowding around?



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Re: Goga => Jarrett Allen?? 

Post#26 » by Skybox » Thu Nov 30, 2023 12:42 pm

Goga is perfectly adequate and a great fit for this lineup. But to answer the title question...NO

Allen or Claxton would be fantastic starting Centers next to Paolo. I've been saying for a long time that WCJ is really good (better overall than Goga) but not really a perfect fit. We don't really need WCJ's versatility - some other team would. We should explore moving him and be on the lookout to upgrade starting PG and starting C. Goga might continue to impress - he also might be looking for a big payday this summer that might make him an immediate negative if he stays where he is, talent-wise. I'm liking Goga and I don't see Weltman overpaying him (or anyone), so I hope it works out long-term.
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Re: Goga => Jarrett Allen?? 

Post#27 » by richi_v25 » Thu Nov 30, 2023 6:06 pm

drsd wrote:
SHAQ32 wrote:He's good and he's got a cool name. What more can you ask for?


I haven't been this excited by the meme-ability of a Magic Center since the Polish Hammer.

It all started on the media of his draft:
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I remember seeing that pic when it happened but never realized that was our Goga, glad he made it to Orlando and added to our Heart & Muscle squad.
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Re: Goga => Jarrett Allen?? 

Post#28 » by SHAQ32 » Thu Nov 30, 2023 7:58 pm

GANGSTERDOG wrote:
ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
drsd wrote:
I haven't been this excited by the meme-ability of a Magic Center since the Polish Hammer.

It all started on the media of his draft:
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Who is the player they are all crowding around?



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Re: Goga => Jarrett Allen?? 

Post#29 » by AaronB » Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:31 pm

Skybox wrote:
Optimus_Steel wrote:
jonbob17 wrote:Goga was one of my guys in the 2019 draft, before the Magic went offscript. Not sure why the Pacers drafted him when they already had Myles Turner. Kind of reminds me of drafting Bamba with Vuc.

Also I think the Pacers thought Goga was a floor spacer as he was taking(and missing) 4-5 3s per 36 there, maybe they were disappointed. He has always been good defenisively..

Not sure he is athletic as Allen, but I could see him putting up a similar line given the opportunity/minutes...still confused at how he only got a third string big contract

Goga shot 73% from the line his first couple years...so the touch seems like it might be there, he probably had a good % before last night.




It didn’t work out because Indy is allergic to defense and Goga can play top notch defense lol. Their stupidity is our gain.


Goga had some big blow up with Carlisle…I forgot the details (in-game or…) but Carlisle don’t play, Goga was out pretty quick.


Are you sure you aren't talking about the one with Foster, the year before Carlisle got there?

Foster got suspended for a game and Goga got a fine IIRC.
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Re: Goga => Jarrett Allen?? 

Post#30 » by Skybox » Fri Dec 1, 2023 1:26 am

AaronB wrote:
Skybox wrote:
Optimus_Steel wrote:


It didn’t work out because Indy is allergic to defense and Goga can play top notch defense lol. Their stupidity is our gain.


Goga had some big blow up with Carlisle…I forgot the details (in-game or…) but Carlisle don’t play, Goga was out pretty quick.


Are you sure you aren't talking about the one with Foster, the year before Carlisle got there?

Foster got suspended for a game and Goga got a fine IIRC.


You could be right…I just remember it was something extracurricular.
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Re: Goga => Jarrett Allen?? 

Post#31 » by MasterGMer » Sun Dec 3, 2023 2:41 am

Figure out a thread to post update on Goga's injury here

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