Official 2025 Orlando Magic Summer League Discussion Thread

RookieStar · Post #221 » by **RookieStar** » Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:30 am

locomagicfan wrote:Its gotta be very awkward for Greg Anthony (Cole's father) to sit there at the Summer League announcer booth listen to Jeff Weltman talk about how the team lacked scoring and skill level off the bench

Lol... its like Welt is hinting Gregs failure as a father( basketball -wise) lol

Idiosyncratic · Post #222 » by **Idiosyncratic** » Fri Jul 11, 2025 2:38 am

That Beringer game was NICE. Some of those blocks were out of this world. He just looked different out there.

Also Derik Queen is going to be a fun player. That trade was still crazy because the Pelicans will not be good, but that guy is insanely skilled. We'll see if he can overcome mediocre defense/athleticism by maybe even becoming an offensive hub, but it's crazy watching him go to work.

Idiosyncratic · Post #223 » by **Idiosyncratic** » Fri Jul 11, 2025 3:08 am

eyriq wrote:I hate to say it but Topic is really good

I'm not sure his fit on this OKC team, but I am impressed by how up to speed he is after missing an entire year. It's not easy to go out there and fit into a real game after that much time off. Not sure how much, if at all he was practicing with OKC, but still impressive.

Adding Topic and Sorber as rookies to a championship squad is pretty crazy. Sorber is like the picture perfect Hartenstein replacement IMO. I cannot believe OKC got him.

Not even to mention Brooks Barnhizer, who wasn't even on my radar and looks like he can fit in their defense right now. 2.3 steals and a block last year at Northwestern. He had 7 steals today. Has a near 7 foot wingspan. His shot does look kind of rough though :lol:

Rainwater · Post #224 » by **Rainwater** » Fri Jul 11, 2025 4:49 am

I already like Jase more than I like Jett lol. I was skeptical, and I know it’s only summer league, but I like the Jase pick.

pepe1991 · Post #225 » by **pepe1991** » Fri Jul 11, 2025 5:46 am

Rainwater wrote:I already like Jase more than I like Jett lol. I was skeptical, and I know it’s only summer league, but I like the Jase pick.

Jett in SL averaged 13 ppg on 40% for 3 on 6,7 three point attempts. :lol:

That's how some of people got hooked onto idea he is actually good. "lite Booker" :lol:

Optimus_Steel · Post #226 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Fri Jul 11, 2025 1:50 pm

ESPN continues to embarrass itself by highlighting a miss by Bronny...

MartinsIzAfraud · Post #227 » by **MartinsIzAfraud** » Fri Jul 11, 2025 2:12 pm

Optimus_Steel wrote:ESPN continues to embarrass itself by highlighting a miss by Bronny...

the whole Bronny vs Flagg thing was hilarious. ESPN outside of actual games is garbage

pepe1991 · Post #228 » by **pepe1991** » Fri Jul 11, 2025 2:17 pm

Optimus_Steel wrote:ESPN continues to embarrass itself by highlighting a miss by Bronny...

Most hilarious part is that even in summer league, he has nothing to show for.

Like, dude would struggle to be selected in Vatican national team

Post #229 » by **eyriq** » Fri Jul 11, 2025 4:45 pm

Read on Twitter

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Nyce_1 · Post #230 » by **Nyce_1** » Fri Jul 11, 2025 8:44 pm

Read on Twitter

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sChOlaRlY_Magi · Post #231 » by **sChOlaRlY_Magi** » Fri Jul 11, 2025 9:20 pm

Nyce_1 wrote:

Read on Twitter
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That interview was everything. I’m happy he’s our coach. If we get to the ECF this year or next, he might even surpass SVG for me. Just because he must not grate on the players like SVG did. They all seem to love him.

Optimus_Steel · Post #232 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Fri Jul 11, 2025 9:43 pm

sChOlaRlY_Magi wrote:
Nyce_1 wrote:

Read on Twitter
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That interview was everything. I’m happy he’s our coach. If we get to the ECF this year r next, he might even surpass SVG for me. Just because he must not grate on the players like SVG did. They all seem to live him.

You have to think that coach being a people person and able to relate to guys and being so popular counts for something. Also good for recruiting.

RookieStar · Post #233 » by **RookieStar** » Fri Jul 11, 2025 9:46 pm

WOW!!!

KJ from MIA is lighting it up.lol

He must have heard the "scrub" comments from everyone

drsd · Post #234 » by **drsd** » Fri Jul 11, 2025 10:17 pm

eyriq wrote:

Read on Twitter
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RookieStar · Post #235 » by **RookieStar** » Sat Jul 12, 2025 1:30 am

Anyone saw Mcneelys game? Wowza.... shooting dribbling passing and high IQ... in a 6'8 package

Idiosyncratic · Post #236 » by **Idiosyncratic** » Sat Jul 12, 2025 3:08 am

RookieStar wrote:Anyone saw Mcneelys game? Wowza.... shooting dribbling passing and high IQ... in a 6'8 package

Maybe he was actually bad in college because of the injury. I don't know, I wasn't doing the injury cope again after Jett :lol:

I do like his catch and shoot potential. Hornets have some fun rookies.

Idiosyncratic · Post #237 » by **Idiosyncratic** » Sat Jul 12, 2025 3:10 am

The Wizards can be as bad as they want to be depending on the lineups they throw out there this year. They have some real projects. Tre's handle is really loose, but has a nice high-end catch and shoot potential to fall back on IMO. Will Riley is going to take time.

I do like Kyshawn George a lot, was my guy last draft once McCain was taken.

Post #238 » by **eyriq** » Sat Jul 12, 2025 4:04 am

Idiosyncratic wrote:
RookieStar wrote:Anyone saw Mcneelys game? Wowza.... shooting dribbling passing and high IQ... in a 6'8 package

Maybe he was actually bad in college because of the injury. I don't know, I wasn't doing the injury cope again after Jett I do like his catch and shoot potential. Hornets have some fun rookies.

He passed the eye test, Jett never did IMO

fendilim · Post #239 » by **fendilim** » Sat Jul 12, 2025 4:08 am

RookieStar wrote:
locomagicfan wrote:Its gotta be very awkward for Greg Anthony (Cole's father) to sit there at the Summer League announcer booth listen to Jeff Weltman talk about how the team lacked scoring and skill level off the bench

Lol... its like Welt is hinting Gregs failure as a father( basketball -wise) lol

Tbh, the whole interview, doesnt seem like Greg was interested talking with Weltman. I think he only asked one question, and didnt seem to even smile or look at Weltman throughout the process.

RookieStar · Post #240 » by **RookieStar** » Sat Jul 12, 2025 4:14 am

fendilim wrote:
RookieStar wrote:
locomagicfan wrote:Its gotta be very awkward for Greg Anthony (Cole's father) to sit there at the Summer League announcer booth listen to Jeff Weltman talk about how the team lacked scoring and skill level off the bench

Lol... its like Welt is hinting Gregs failure as a father( basketball -wise) lol

Tbh, the whole interview, doesnt seem like Greg was interested talking with Weltman. I think he only asked one question, and didnt seem to even smile or look at Weltman throughout the process.

Lol. We are projecting