2024-2025 Preseason Game 3: Philadelphia 76ers (3-2) at Orlando Magic (0-2) - 7pm ET

thelead · Post #141 » by **thelead** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:02 am

Did Franz really forget how to shoot? He doesn’t look confident even from the midrange anymore…

Last Guardian · Post #142 » by **Last Guardian** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:02 am

Knightro wrote:I’m sure it wouldn’t have benefited Anthony Black or the Magic at all for him to get point guard reps *last year* so he wouldn’t be so raw at it this year.

There’s no way that would’ve done anything positive lol.

And that's what worries me about the management of the team. They experienced a little success and forget about what got them there to begin with...player development.

VFX · Post #143 » by **VFX** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:03 am

Max contract Franz huh.

thelead · Post #144 » by **thelead** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:05 am

The main worry with the starters right now isn’t even Suggs running point. It’s Franz’ jumper. How long before it becomes a serious mental hurdle? Are we already there?

Post #145 » by **SOUL** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:05 am

Last Guardian wrote:And that's what worries me about the management of the team. They experienced a little success and forget about what got them there to begin with...player development.

Don't think there is ever anything wrong with winning unless there is no spots at all for the young guys. Think they'll get ample chances this year. We would've had way more complaining if we lost in the play-in, 100%.

basketballRob · Post #146 » by **basketballRob** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:06 am

Franz could just be experimenting with the mid-range game.

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Post #147 » by **Bensational** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:06 am

Last Guardian wrote:
Knightro wrote:I’m sure it wouldn’t have benefited Anthony Black or the Magic at all for him to get point guard reps *last year* so he wouldn’t be so raw at it this year.

There’s no way that would’ve done anything positive lol.

And that's what worries me about the management of the team. They experienced a little success and forget about what got them there to begin with...player development.

I don’t think tonight is the night to complain about AB’s development when he’s already got 5 assists in 6.5 minutes of play. Considering he has gone from too timid to initiate the offense to getting downhill and organising the offense I’d say that his development is on track.

RookieStar · Post #148 » by **RookieStar** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:07 am

Yeah... PHI is doing this without Embiid, PG and Maxey ( just gotten hurt )....

ibraheim718 · Post #149 » by **ibraheim718** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:07 am

Damn I'm really liking all these mid post touches for Paolo. Always seem to get a good shot.

VFX · Post #150 » by **VFX** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:07 am

thelead wrote:The main worry with the starters right now isn’t even Suggs running point. It’s Franz’ jumper. How long before it becomes a serious mental hurdle? Are we already there?

It’s a chicken or egg situation. Is Franz shot missing because he’s not getting good looks (lack of point) or is it because he’s tasked with moving the offense and simply can’t get better looks?

Post #151 » by **eyriq** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:07 am

AMAZING

Post #152 » by **Howard Mass** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:07 am

Loved that hail mary pass.

ibraheim718 · Post #153 » by **ibraheim718** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:08 am

RookieStar wrote:Yeah... PHI is doing this without Embiid, PG and Maxey ( just gotten hurt )....

Orlando is playing at 75% effort max.

Post #154 » by **Bensational** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:08 am

QB Suggs!

VFX · Post #155 » by **VFX** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:08 am

QB Jalen

thelead · Post #156 » by **thelead** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:08 am

ibraheim718 wrote:Damn I'm really liking all these mid post touches for Paolo. Always seem to get a good shot.

I’m loving it as well

And what a freakin’ pass from Suggs again!

Post #157 » by **eyriq** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:08 am

I refuse to be worried about Franz

uraverage · Post #158 » by **uraverage** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:08 am

All the hate on Mo. He has to figure out how to play without Ingles. Ingels was so good at feeding him last season.

thelead · Post #159 » by **thelead** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:09 am

VFX wrote:QB Jalen

Just like my sig again :lol:

Last Guardian · Post #160 » by **Last Guardian** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:09 am

SOUL wrote:
Last Guardian wrote:And that's what worries me about the management of the team. They experienced a little success and forget about what got them there to begin with...player development.

Don't think there is ever anything wrong with winning unless there is no spots at all for the young guys. Think they'll get ample chances this year. We would've had way more complaining if we lost in the play-in, 100%.

But playing players who have little future with the team...such as say Ingles...was just a waste of potential development time.