Official Orlando Magic Training Camp Thread - Practices Underway

DrunkOnMystery · Post #101 » by **DrunkOnMystery** » Thu Oct 2, 2025 1:55 pm

RookieStar wrote:Any day 2 vids and pics?

When and against who is our 1st pre-season game again?

Next Friday against, I think, Philadelphia.

basketballRob · Post #102 » by **basketballRob** » Thu Oct 2, 2025 2:48 pm

DrunkOnMystery wrote:
RookieStar wrote:Any day 2 vids and pics?

When and against who is our 1st pre-season game again?

Next Friday against, I think, Philadelphia.

It's in Puerto Rico on Saturday against the Cheat.

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ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #103 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Thu Oct 2, 2025 6:01 pm

sChOlaRlY_Magi wrote:
Knightro wrote:

Read on Twitter

It's amazing to see Paolo give up the ball that close to the rim after a fumble.

He does so because he knows Bane will convert it.

I can't wait for this season!

He is also making faster decisions.

Jiwol · Post #104 » by **Jiwol** » Thu Oct 2, 2025 8:50 pm

sChOlaRlY_Magi wrote:
Knightro wrote:

Read on Twitter

It's amazing to see Paolo give up the ball that close to the rim after a fumble.

He was simply afraid of Penda :wink:

RookieStar · Post #105 » by **RookieStar** » Thu Oct 2, 2025 9:06 pm

Jiwol wrote:
sChOlaRlY_Magi wrote:
Knightro wrote:

Read on Twitter

It's amazing to see Paolo give up the ball that close to the rim after a fumble.

He was simply afraid of Penda

Can't take the heat of the bumpin n grinding

Idiosyncratic · Post #106 » by **Idiosyncratic** » Thu Oct 2, 2025 10:44 pm

Man Paolo struggling to move Penda in that clip. He can guard the perimeter too is the scary thing... There are some crazy defensive lineups that can be put out there with Suggs, AB, Franz and Penda on the same team. Edit* And I even forgot Isaac :lol:

Can't believe there is a game on Saturday. Irrationally excited about this upcoming season.

SHAQ32 · Post #107 » by **SHAQ32** » Fri Oct 3, 2025 4:24 am

Idiosyncratic wrote:Man Paolo struggling to move Penda in that clip. He can guard the perimeter too is the scary thing... There are some crazy defensive lineups that can be put out there with Suggs, AB, Franz and Penda on the same team. Edit* And I even forgot Isaac

Can't believe there is a game on Saturday. Irrationally excited about this upcoming season.

We all should forget Isaac.

drsd · Post #108 » by **drsd** » Fri Oct 3, 2025 7:23 am

Richardson sounds like D. Armstrong on interview: 8 espressos deep. Hard to follow how fast he is talking!

Here's hoping he develops Armstrong's game.

drsd · Post #109 » by **drsd** » Fri Oct 3, 2025 7:25 am

This is cool: everyone saying their own name.

https://cdn.nba.com/videos/teams/wordpress/media/sites/magic/4463b86e-7201-4481-980f-46f62203d6f2_1280x720.mp4

RookieStar · Post #110 » by **RookieStar** » Fri Oct 3, 2025 8:48 am

SHAQ32 wrote:
Idiosyncratic wrote:Man Paolo struggling to move Penda in that clip. He can guard the perimeter too is the scary thing... There are some crazy defensive lineups that can be put out there with Suggs, AB, Franz and Penda on the same team. Edit* And I even forgot Isaac

Can't believe there is a game on Saturday. Irrationally excited about this upcoming season.

We all should forget Isaac.

JI gonna prove yall wrong

zaymon · Post #111 » by **zaymon** » Fri Oct 3, 2025 9:34 am

Its better that we can watch JI without pressure. He went from our most promising young player to luxury reserve. We still need every bit of rim protection we can get especially with Franz and Paolo. Penda even if we hit is not that type of player.
JI will propalby stay with us in the future but on a big pay cut

Skybox · Post #112 » by **Skybox** » Fri Oct 3, 2025 10:17 am

If JI can stay healthy, he's the best, most versatile defender - perhaps in the whole league. I think he AND Penda, along with Suggs and AB can spearhead the nastiest, deepest defensive unit in the league. The team that's NO fun to play against.

rcklsscognition · Post #113 » by **rcklsscognition** » Fri Oct 3, 2025 1:28 pm

WCJ was looking good in the stream I watched of the facility. Was looking nimble and hitting a bunch of different looks from deep.

ABs shot looks good, I think TDS is solid, JI looks happy and fit. We have the pieces. Defense is gonna be tough.

Most exciting part for me is seeing how Bane fits into the offense.

AdamTheGreek · Post #114 » by **AdamTheGreek** » Fri Oct 3, 2025 1:43 pm

Official Magic Season Media Guide:
https://magicweb.blob.core.windows.net/resources/communications/orlando-magic-media-guide-2025-26.pdf

Magicman125 · Post #115 » by **Magicman125** » Fri Oct 3, 2025 2:46 pm

AdamTheGreek wrote:Official Magic Season Media Guide:
https://magicweb.blob.core.windows.net/resources/communications/orlando-magic-media-guide-2025-26.pdf

Wow I didn't realize how comprehensive these were, will be cool to peruse this. Thanks for sharing!

sChOlaRlY_Magi · Post #116 » by **sChOlaRlY_Magi** » Fri Oct 3, 2025 4:56 pm

I'm glad someone pointed out who was defending Paolo. I was so mesmerized by the fumble recovery to the quick pass & make, that I forgot to look at who forced the fumble!

Upon further review, Paolo bounced off of Noah, and Noah at the same time swiped the ball for a deflection!

Wow man, wow!

sChOlaRlY_Magi · Post #117 » by **sChOlaRlY_Magi** » Fri Oct 3, 2025 4:57 pm

I'm glad someone pointed out who was defending Paolo. I was so mesmerized by the fumble recovery to the quick pass & make, that I forgot to look at who forced the fumble!

Upon further review, Paolo bounced off of Noah when trying to back him down, and Noah at the same time swiped the ball for a deflection!

Wow man, wow!

ibraheim718 · Post #118 » by **ibraheim718** » Fri Oct 3, 2025 6:28 pm

Knightro wrote:
eyriq wrote:I just don't think effort is as big of a differentiator as you make it out to be.

You're right.

It's even bigger than I am suggesting.

It mostly all comes down to effort.

fendilim · Post #119 » by **fendilim** » Fri Oct 3, 2025 7:59 pm

Skybox wrote:If JI can stay healthy, he's the best, most versatile defender - perhaps in the whole league. I think he AND Penda, along with Suggs and AB can spearhead the nastiest, deepest defensive unit in the league. The team that's NO fun to play against.

Hopefully one of Paolo, Franz or Bane can carry an offense for these 4. Cause no way the 4 players can share the court without someone setting them up on offense. Hehe

drsd · Post #120 » by **drsd** » Fri Oct 3, 2025 8:59 pm

fendilim wrote:Hopefully one of Paolo, Franz or Bane can carry an offense for these 4. Cause no way the 4 players can share the court without someone setting them up on offense. Hehe

Well: these three combined to average 15 apg last year. So ....

In all seriousness, the idea that the Magic will have a lead PG is ridiculous. F-Wagner and Benchero will initiate all set plays. And from there, here's praying that 80% of the time is is some sort of PnR.

We will see. Actually starting tomorrow! Go Magic.