Paolo Banchero Out Indefinitely with a Torn Oblique. Reevaluated in 4-6 Weeks.

drsd · Post #181 » by **drsd** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 10:02 am

cedric76 wrote:This is a blessing in disguise.

We ll be able to see what our team is made of

Unleash our young guys

And-1

And for Banchero as well. Recall when Jordan returned from his broken foot; he i) learned that he needed to take care of himself and ii) was even hungrier to win-now realizing that at any moment, basketball can be taken away.

T-Cat · Post #182 » by **T-Cat** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 10:46 am

drsd wrote:
cedric76 wrote:This is a blessing in disguise.

We ll be able to see what our team is made of

Unleash our young guys

And-1

And for Banchero as well. Recall when Jordan returned from his broken foot; he i) learned that he needed to take care of himself and ii) was even hungrier to win-now realizing that at any moment, basketball can be taken away.

I believe the following off season the Bulls got Scott Pippen in the NBA draft, so maybe... :nod:

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #183 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 11:07 am

Listen, Orlando is not getting Cooper Flagg but we might have a shot at his twin brother Ace. Does anyone know if he’s any good?

VFX · Post #184 » by **VFX** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 12:39 pm

ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:Listen, Orlando is not getting Cooper Flagg but we might have a shot at his twin brother Ace. Does anyone know if he’s any good?

He committed to Maine.

Probably not a top prospect or even a guy that will be drafted.

RookieStar · Post #185 » by **RookieStar** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 1:16 pm

VFX wrote:
ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:Listen, Orlando is not getting Cooper Flagg but we might have a shot at his twin brother Ace. Does anyone know if he’s any good?

He committed to Maine.

Probably not a top prospect or even a guy that will be drafted.

Probably will stay and play for 5 years in Maine...

drsd · Post #186 » by **drsd** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 4:29 pm

T-Cat wrote:I believe the following off season the Bulls got Scott Pippen in the NBA draft, so maybe...

When the Denver pick slots to six, the Magic could be looking at Dylan Harper or Nolan Traore. Either "solves" the board frantic desire for an athletic PG.

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cedric76 · Post #187 » by **cedric76** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 4:57 pm

Stop with this draft nonsense

three3d · Post #188 » by **three3d** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 5:07 pm

cedric76 wrote:Stop with this draft nonsense

You’ll do realize Atlanta got the #1 pick after going 41-41 last season right? The odds are slim of winning the draft, but you absolutely don’t have to be horrible to win it. You just need the ping-pong balls to bounce in the right way.

richi_v25 · Post #189 » by **richi_v25** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 6:05 pm

Only 3 and a half more weeks before Paolo gets re evaluated *fingers crossed* it'll be over before we know it.

Skybox · Post #190 » by **Skybox** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 6:28 pm

richi_v25 wrote:Only 3 and a half more weeks before Paolo gets re evaluated *fingers crossed* it'll be over before we know it.

Torn oblique is like a lot of injuries - huge range of severity. He's a very young guy and he did manage to finish out the game. This MAY not be as devastating as some seem to think it is. I just hope that, however long he's out, we adapt somehow to an offensive scheme that makes us even better when he returns...that may or may not include a trade for another scorer/playmaker (not necessarily a starter or a PF or even a PG)...or guys step out of his shadow and show they can play too.

T-Cat · Post #191 » by **T-Cat** » Sun Nov 3, 2024 8:06 pm

three3d wrote:
cedric76 wrote:Stop with this draft nonsense

You’ll do realize Atlanta got the #1 pick after going 41-41 last season right? The odds are slim of winning the draft, but you absolutely don’t have to be horrible to win it. You just need the ping-pong balls to bounce in the right way.

If this team barely is above .500 when and if Banchero returns, why not invest in the lottery this draft?

One or two things might be obvious to get replaced is another coach and or upgrade our roster because the FO wants to evaluate everything and figure out what doesn't work going forward!

Just my opinion but the biggest disappointment has been KCP and Cole Anthony play as off late! Franz has been solid but the contract he has going forward worries me. Also Jonathan Isaac is a mystery because he's been utilized wrong in this system for someone 250 lbs, I wanna see more aggression of the offensive end.

I'm really encouraged to look see Anthony Black, TDS and Jalen Suggs growth.

HighPack · Post #192 » by **HighPack** » Mon Nov 4, 2024 1:26 am

Without Paolo this is a 20-62 team.

T-Cat · Post #193 » by **T-Cat** » Mon Nov 4, 2024 3:12 am

HighPack wrote:Without Paolo this is a 20-62 team.

10-72 team

richi_v25 · Post #194 » by **richi_v25** » Mon Nov 4, 2024 4:47 pm

T-Cat wrote:
HighPack wrote:Without Paolo this is a 20-62 team.

10-72 team

We played 2 of the top teams in the NBA we're not that bad they're just good. Without PB I think we win in the mid 30's.

yoyojw17 · Post #195 » by **yoyojw17** » Mon Nov 4, 2024 7:36 pm

richi_v25 wrote:
T-Cat wrote:
HighPack wrote:Without Paolo this is a 20-62 team.

10-72 team

We played 2 of the top teams in the NBA we're not that bad they're just good. Without PB I think we win in the mid 30's.

We will see how everything goes once we get home and have a few days to put things in place. Not sure everyone thinks that injuries to both our starting STAR forward and our center at the beginning of the season ... And at the beginning of road trip does NOT help. There is little time to truly adjust... And everything is happening on the fly. There is little chances to acclimate. Hoping that goga is back soon... As he would be important for the starter minutes. And many said that we didn't need any more big depth. Lol

msmoore66 · Post #196 » by **msmoore66** » Mon Nov 4, 2024 7:52 pm

Can we get a countdown in the title?

RookieStar · Post #197 » by **RookieStar** » Mon Nov 4, 2024 9:53 pm

msmoore66 wrote:Can we get a countdown in the title?

Agreed. Might let us see the light at the end of the tunnel

Skybox · Post #198 » by **Skybox** » Tue Nov 5, 2024 11:44 am

Maybe we should just play 3 Centers…we don’t seem to mind playing multiple Shooting Guards together.

fendilim · Post #199 » by **fendilim** » Wed Nov 6, 2024 10:55 pm

This injury will be a blessing in disguise.

We’ll are still at the development stage as a team, and our players will be forced to step up and take the lead while Paolo is out.

This will be great for the development of the team. Right now, Paolo is head and shoulders ahead of everybody. Hopefully, when he comes back, Franz and/or Jalen will be ready to be a legit #2 for this team.

KillMonger · Post #200 » by **KillMonger** » Thu Nov 7, 2024 6:33 am

What's the fastest a pro athlete came back from this kind of injury or similar? anyone know?

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