Official Speculation & Free Agency Thread (Part VIII)

Noonskadoodle · Post #981 » by **Noonskadoodle** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:42 pm

Any noteworthy news today? (besides the Bonzi Wells signing hahaha)

rcklsscognition · Post #982 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:42 pm

Crawford just chose Portland.

Tayswagzzz · Post #983 » by **Tayswagzzz** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:43 pm

A lot of movement today. If we don't make a move soon other than Clark for today and this weekend, we're probably sticking with this line-up and Davis will just back-up Dwight a long with Orton. I DO like this roster, I just think the PG (More this IMO) or SF position needs to be addressed if we're going to be serious about winning a championship this year. Time will tell.

rcklsscognition · Post #984 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:44 pm

GameOver25 wrote:Hopefully in general we'll see more players slashing to the basket this year.

Only if we trade Dwight and get him out of the middle.

magicman123 · Post #985 » by **magicman123** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:44 pm

The Magic Man wrote:
magicman123 wrote:dont be fooled its more than just winning, if hes demanding a trade to the nets that team is gonna be gutted and it will take 3 years to fill out the roster and actually be serious contenders, he could just stay in orlando and wait a year or 2 and sign whoever is available and have a team with depth

Nets
pg:Dwill,Farmar
sg:Morrow,FA
sf:Turk,Kirlenko
pf:Humphries,Kirlenko,Shw.Williams
c:Dwight,Sheld.Williams

Thats a top 4 team in the East.

oh yea dwight and hedo for lopez, real cool..

MagicFan41 · Post #986 » by **MagicFan41** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:44 pm

If you look at our first 20 games or so....we could very realistically start our pretty hot:

http://www.nba.com/magic/cohen_forecasting_121511.html

I wouldn't be shocked at all for us to be like 16-5 after these 21 games. At that point, is he still bitching and moaning about winning? I honestly think this team is a contender, I really do. I think people totally discount the injuries to 3 key pieces at the end of last year (Redick, Hedo, JRich). I think we matchup very well with Chicago (although them getting Rip sucks).

MagicFan41 · Post #987 » by **MagicFan41** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:44 pm

MagicFan41 wrote:If you look at our first 20 games or so....we could very realistically start out pretty hot:

http://www.nba.com/magic/cohen_forecasting_121511.html

I wouldn't be shocked at all for us to be like 16-5 after these 21 games. At that point, is he still bitching and moaning about winning? I honestly think this team is a contender, I really do. I think people totally discount the injuries to 3 key pieces at the end of last year (Redick, Hedo, JRich). I think we matchup very well with Chicago (although them getting Rip sucks).

IGotDaMagicInMe · Post #988 » by **IGotDaMagicInMe** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:45 pm

SolidSnake008 wrote:How much more Bigger can Dwight get though i mean imo it would be marginal at best...He had the MOST votes EVER in the All-Star game and he got those votes right here in Orlando...He is Huge in China from what a pen pal tells me not on Kobe's level but he's up there...Big in India and Africa as well..Dwight is already internationally known but i don't know man maybe being in NY will put him on a bigger platform...But imo if we wanted to be an actor BE AN ACTOR he's a ball-player man though that is from my perspective and i couldn't really fully understand Dwight because i'm not in his shoes

I think thats exactly what it is, dude wants to be an actor. THERES TIME AFTER BASKETABALL TO ACT! ACT IN THE SUMMER! DAMNIT DISNEY HELP US OUT!

MagicFan41 · Post #989 » by **MagicFan41** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:50 pm

IGotDaMagicInMe wrote:
SolidSnake008 wrote:How much more Bigger can Dwight get though i mean imo it would be marginal at best...He had the MOST votes EVER in the All-Star game and he got those votes right here in Orlando...He is Huge in China from what a pen pal tells me not on Kobe's level but he's up there...Big in India and Africa as well..Dwight is already internationally known but i don't know man maybe being in NY will put him on a bigger platform...But imo if we wanted to be an actor BE AN ACTOR he's a ball-player man though that is from my perspective and i couldn't really fully understand Dwight because i'm not in his shoes

I think thats exactly what it is, dude wants to be an actor. THERES TIME AFTER BASKETABALL TO ACT! ACT IN THE SUMMER! DAMNIT DISNEY HELP US OUT!

Doesn't he already have some Disney cartoon show?

ADRajX · Post #990 » by **ADRajX** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:51 pm

rcklsscognition wrote:Crawford just chose Portland.

That was actually a good choice... Portland needs all the scoring help they can get with Roy now out of the picture, and LMA having a heart procedure... and let's not forget Oden and his issues... they need help imo

This will take strain and pressure off of Wesley Matthews and Raymond Felton as well.

Darth Magic · Post #991 » by **Darth Magic** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:53 pm

Tayswagzzz wrote:A lot of movement today. If we don't make a move soon other than Clark for today and this weekend, we're probably sticking with this line-up and Davis will just back-up Dwight a long with Orton. I DO like this roster, I just think the PG (More this IMO) or SF position needs to be addressed if we're going to be serious about winning a championship this year. Time will tell.

Can you imagine if we pull off a trade for Nash right now.

ADRajX · Post #992 » by **ADRajX** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:01 pm

Tayswagzzz wrote:A lot of movement today. If we don't make a move soon other than Clark for today and this weekend, we're probably sticking with this line-up and Davis will just back-up Dwight a long with Orton. I DO like this roster, I just think the PG (More this IMO) or SF position needs to be addressed if we're going to be serious about winning a championship this year. Time will tell.

In some weird way, I feel like our team has really good depth this year. I think Davis is an upgrade over Bass. If Hughes is Nelson's back-up, that will push Duhon to 3rd string. J-Rich will be more comfortable in the offense this year. Redick off the bench is always big for us. Wafer is not a bad 3rd string. Liggins and Harper, although they won't play much, are great insurance pieces to have in case of injuries. Anderson off the bench is big as well. Our SG and PF spots have great depth. And now with the recent re-signing of Clark, our SF spot is in good hands as well. Hedo/Clark/Q-Rich will give us good ball-movement, point-forward action, size, and defense from that position. The only real position that's sketchy is the back-up C. Orton is a huge question mark, but I still expect a nice contribution from him in the few minutes he'll receive.

This team is about as equivalent, depth-wise, to the 2009 Magic team imo. 2010 and 2011 didn't pan out due to the personnel changes on the court, and SVG's system taking a while to adjust to. This year come be lining up to be a good year for us. I can't believe I'm saying this, "but I like this".

However, I still feel like we should actively and continuously pursue a secondary star for Dwight, as well as clear cap space for the future.

kman1023 · Post #993 » by **kman1023** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:03 pm

DJRajX wrote:
Tayswagzzz wrote:A lot of movement today. If we don't make a move soon other than Clark for today and this weekend, we're probably sticking with this line-up and Davis will just back-up Dwight a long with Orton. I DO like this roster, I just think the PG (More this IMO) or SF position needs to be addressed if we're going to be serious about winning a championship this year. Time will tell.

In some weird way, I feel like our team has really good depth this year. I think Davis is an upgrade over Bass. If Hughes is Nelson's back-up, that will push Duhon to 3rd string. J-Rich will be more comfortable in the offense this year. Redick off the bench is always big for us. Wafer is not a bad 3rd string. Liggins and Harper, although they won't play much, are great insurance pieces to have in case of injuries. Anderson off the bench is big as well. Our SG and PF spots have great depth. And now with the recent re-signing of Clark, our SF spot is in good hands as well. Hedo/Clark/Q-Rich will give us good ball-movement, point-forward action, size, and defense from that position. The only real position that's sketchy is the back-up C position. Orton is a huge question mark, but I still expect a nice production for him in the few minutes he'll receive.

This team is about as equivalent, depth-wise, to the 2009 Magic team imo. 2010 and 2011 didn't pan out do the personnel changes on the court, and SVG's system taking a while to adjust to. This year come be lining up to be a good year for us. I can't believe I'm saying this, "but I like this".

However, I still feel like we should actively and continuously pursue a secondary star for Dwight, as well as clear cap space for the future.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

The Magic Man · Post #994 » by **The Magic Man** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:03 pm

Mod Edit: Posting exaggerated and excessive content is not appropriate board conduct. You've been warned in system. Otherwise, enjoy! /Eyriq

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DAMN DWIGHT IS GONE.

jesyjames · Post #995 » by **jesyjames** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:03 pm

This is a good watch. I like D. Aldridge. Dwight should pay attention to his comment that if he commits the other players will come:

http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_t ... ef:nbahpt2

trebone · Post #996 » by **trebone** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:04 pm

DJRajX wrote:
Tayswagzzz wrote:A lot of movement today. If we don't make a move soon other than Clark for today and this weekend, we're probably sticking with this line-up and Davis will just back-up Dwight a long with Orton. I DO like this roster, I just think the PG (More this IMO) or SF position needs to be addressed if we're going to be serious about winning a championship this year. Time will tell.

In some weird way, I feel like our team has really good depth this year. I think Davis is an upgrade over Bass. If Hughes is Nelson's back-up, that will push Duhon to 3rd string. J-Rich will be more comfortable in the offense this year. Redick off the bench is always big for us. Wafer is not a bad 3rd string. Liggins and Harper, although they won't play much, are great insurance pieces to have in case of injuries. Anderson off the bench is big as well. Our SG and PF spots have great depth. And now with the recent re-signing of Clark, our SF spot is in good hands as well. Hedo/Clark/Q-Rich will give us good ball-movement, point-forward action, size, and defense from that position. The only real position that's sketchy is the back-up C. Orton is a huge question mark, but I still expect a nice contribution for him in the few minutes he'll receive.

This team is about as equivalent, depth-wise, to the 2009 Magic team imo. 2010 and 2011 didn't pan out due to the personnel changes on the court, and SVG's system taking a while to adjust to. This year come be lining up to be a good year for us. I can't believe I'm saying this, "but I like this" .

However, I still feel like we should actively and continuously pursue a secondary star for Dwight, as well as clear cap space for the future.

Magicalltheway · Post #997 » by **Magicalltheway** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:04 pm

Must Must Must watch Vid. where the hell is Dwight gonna go after watching this..Seriously.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?f ... =1&theater

magicman123 · Post #998 » by **magicman123** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:04 pm

we usually have good depth, depth is great in the regular season, but we need more in the playoffs

ADRajX · Post #999 » by **ADRajX** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:04 pm

JoshuaBRobbins Josh Robbins
Dwight Howard made 8 of his last 10 FTAs. I think he's just messing around because 6 straight makes were off the backboard.

okay I'm convinced.. he's making FTs this year... and we're going to be winning all those close games we usually lose because of it.

ADRajX · Post #1000 » by **ADRajX** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:07 pm

magicman123 wrote:we usually have good depth, depth is great in the regular season, but we need more in the playoffs

Well with Clark expected to be our wing/perimeter defender... the only other area of concern is... well... scoring... and by scoring, I mean, a shot creator and play-maker... aka a star (like Ellis)

In the playoffs, that is key for us imo... I mean, we can still make a run to the Finals without a scorer like that... but it'll be more difficult to do so obviously... especially going up against teams like the Knicks, Heat, etc.

If we're going the depth/balance route, everyone has to be on the same page... that means Hedo and Nelson has to have big years for us.