Official 2023-2024 Magic General Season Thread

Post #1001 » by **eyriq** » Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:24 pm

Knightro wrote:Hot take...

I think people are sleeping on and underrating Franz's overall improvement because his shooting efficiency is worse than last year.

I think his defense is better this year than it's ever been. His rebounding is way up.

I also think people are underestimating how impressive it is for a young player to increase their usage - which has led to quality gains in PPG and APG - while DECREASING turnovers at the same time.

TL:DR - Franz is improved across the board at pretty much everything except 3PT shooting and people don't realize it because of the 5% drop in 3PT shooting.

The only way that's a hot take is if you said your punchline, which is "Franz is (still) better than Paolo". Admit it.

Post #1002 » by **Knightro** » Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:41 pm

eyriq wrote:The only way that's a hot take is if you said your punchline, which is "Franz is (still) better than Paolo". Admit it.

I have no comment on that :lol:

(He is though)

RookieStar · Post #1003 » by **RookieStar** » Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:56 pm

SOUL wrote:

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Which era was it that when a report saying we won't trade our player the next day he will be traded?

Well... He gone!

Post #1004 » by **eyriq** » Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:52 pm

Just looked at our schedule, we could go on a TEAR.

Like, 28-7

52 wins is alive

flying_mollusk · Post #1005 » by **flying_mollusk** » Thu Feb 1, 2024 4:41 am

eyriq wrote:Just looked at our schedule, we could go on a TEAR.

Like, 28-7

52 wins is alive

50 wins is possible but still a dream.
45 wins is attainable.
42 wins (winning season) needs us to go 17-17 for last 34. Would still be a great leap.

KillMonger · Post #1006 » by **KillMonger** » Thu Feb 1, 2024 7:57 am

if we keep dell and goga gets an offer and leaves for a better situation then i think if we use the draft pick we should go after a center....

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i like this kid, reminds me of derrick lively....now if we don't pick up a big in free agency then we can draft a center like ware and just stick him in the g-league and call him up if we need him....Big that can block shots and rebound and is also a lob threat....3pt shot has potential.....might be a way to go, that is if our pick doesn't get packaged in some trade

Optimus_Steel · Post #1007 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Thu Feb 1, 2024 2:38 pm

We are tied with Miami in the standing and the division lead. I believe the NBA removed any seeding implications for division winners correct?

T-Cat · Post #1008 » by **T-Cat** » Thu Feb 1, 2024 3:41 pm

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Pair Ulrich Chomche with Jonathan Isaac would be something special! :nod:

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The-Stallion70 · Post #1009 » by **The-Stallion70** » Thu Feb 1, 2024 3:45 pm

Why the he'll haven't we made an "aggressive offer" for Mikal Bridges?

Get on it Weltman!!

The-Stallion70 · Post #1010 » by **The-Stallion70** » Thu Feb 1, 2024 3:54 pm

eyriq wrote:Just looked at our schedule, we could go on a TEAR.

Like, 28-7

52 wins is alive

Yea our schedule gets ALOT easier after a certain point

yoyojw17 · Post #1011 » by **yoyojw17** » Thu Feb 1, 2024 4:25 pm

KillMonger wrote:if we keep dell and goga gets an offer and leaves for a better situation then i think if we use the draft pick we should go after a center....

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i like this kid, reminds me of derrick lively....now if we don't pick up a big in free agency then we can draft a center like ware and just stick him in the g-league and call him up if we need him....Big that can block shots and rebound and is also a lob threat....3pt shot has potential.....might be a way to go, that is if our pick doesn't get packaged in some trade

I looked through the list of draftees and circled him last week. love the lob threat part and his ability to already shoot. not sure what range he will be in.... but he's on my radar too.

89Magicfan · Post #1012 » by **89Magicfan** » Thu Feb 1, 2024 5:07 pm

T-Cat wrote:

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Pair Ulrich Chomche with Jonathan Isaac would be something special!

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Ehhh, cut em.

Post #1013 » by **Knightro** » Thu Feb 1, 2024 6:15 pm

Gary Harris upgraded to probable for tomorrow.

If (when?) he moves into the rotation ahead of Black, we riot!

Kent · Post #1014 » by **Kent** » Thu Feb 1, 2024 6:28 pm

A new Q&A with Paolo, posted today.

https://andscape.com/features/orlando-magic-forward-paolo-banchero-has-grown-as-a-leader-in-year-2/

flying_mollusk · Post #1015 » by **flying_mollusk** » Thu Feb 1, 2024 6:29 pm

Knightro wrote:Gary Harris upgraded to probable for tomorrow.

If (when?) he moves into the rotation ahead of Black, we riot!

Does that mean we are basically healthy right when our schedule lightens up and we have mostly home games?

Post #1016 » by **Knightro** » Thu Feb 1, 2024 6:34 pm

flying_mollusk wrote:
Knightro wrote:Gary Harris upgraded to probable for tomorrow.

If (when?) he moves into the rotation ahead of Black, we riot!

Does that mean we are basically healthy right when our schedule lightens up and we have mostly home games?

The Magic currently have no injured players. Correct.

tooler · Post #1017 » by **tooler** » Thu Feb 1, 2024 6:49 pm

Kent wrote:A new Q&A with Paolo, posted today.

https://andscape.com/features/orlando-magic-forward-paolo-banchero-has-grown-as-a-leader-in-year-2/

JJ is also about to post his podcast with Paolo. Here's a 10 minute clip.

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Post #1018 » by **eyriq** » Thu Feb 1, 2024 6:51 pm

Knightro wrote:Gary Harris upgraded to probable for tomorrow.

If (when?) he moves into the rotation ahead of Black, we riot!

Love this energy! RIOT

yoyojw17 · Post #1019 » by **yoyojw17** » Thu Feb 1, 2024 8:16 pm

eyriq wrote:
Knightro wrote:Gary Harris upgraded to probable for tomorrow.

If (when?) he moves into the rotation ahead of Black, we riot!
Love this energy! RIOT

I hope he does... and plays amazingly.... so that we can get a 1st round pick from a playoff team. hahah

Audi · Post #1020 » by **Audi** » Thu Feb 1, 2024 8:31 pm

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