bigdogdylan5 wrote:Ok couple points. I am not suggesting tanking. Magic need to win as many games as they can but unless you’re trading for a top 30 player I don’t think you push any chips in. Franz and Paolo need to lead us.
Why do we have to sell Banchero right now?? He ain’t leaving. He will take the max extension just like everyone else. I am sorry but there has been way too much absolving of Paolo and Franz. They are our corner stones so if they can’t take this team to the 7th or 8th seed that means they need to be better. No one wants to talk about Paolo’s horrendous advanced numbers. He is still way too inefficient and is now struggling to get to the hoop settling for mid range shots. Statistically he isn’t moving the needle on defense either. Franz has been hurt but he has had a drop in efficiency as well.
There is an argument that Banchero not playing with perfect spacing could help his development. You’re not always going to have perfect spacing you need to get better when it’s not there.
Thing is, and you also pointed it out, its hard for Paolo to improve his getting to the rim while whole opponents team and Markelle Fultz are parked there. There is no good decision. He can make contested mid range shot or not take part in the offense at all. If it costs us 2nd round pick or two why torture our two best players ? I dont see any reason. Its just stupid.
