Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XXIV: Offseason Edition)

Carlos Arroyo · Post #381 » by **Carlos Arroyo** » Thu May 24, 2012 2:16 am

austin rivers is coming to orlando now lol

Post #382 » by **eyriq** » Thu May 24, 2012 2:22 am

Bensational wrote:i'm wondering what positives Shaq would bring to the table...

- knows what to look for in a coach (someone who can handle egos, someone who can handle big men, etc)
- knows what to look for in a sidekick to a dominant big man (has played with Kobe and Wade)
- has achieved everything Dwight wants to achieve (MVP, championships, starred in crappy movies)
- they both have the chance to build a legacy in Orlando

apart from that, there's all the negatives that would come along with it.
- what's his negotiation skills like?
- can he keep his ego in check?
- can he evaluate talent?

etc etc etc

Great list. Literally makes me feel better about it. I've always liked Shaq's personality and I think he is highly intelligent (high charisma tends to use a particular intelligence).

Though, to be completely honest, this Shaq thing feels like deja vu like I've had a nightmare about this in the past.

arsenal6106 · Post #383 » by **arsenal6106** » Thu May 24, 2012 2:24 am

Nyce_1 wrote:Could Shaq get Phil?

Now that would make me warm up to getting Shaq.

The-Dawson · Post #384 » by **The-Dawson** » Thu May 24, 2012 2:29 am

So if Shaqs GM does that mean Grant Hill will become our president?!

Shaq: "Yeah, it's serious. Grant, who's like my best friend now, we have a relationship with the DeVos family. So we always throw out Grant president, me general manager. "

CPBalla2003 n da 863 · Post #385 » by **CPBalla2003 n da 863** » Thu May 24, 2012 2:32 am

we are seriously going to have a bunch of Magic alum's run the show, they must feel really bad not finishing the job here as players...

Nyce_1 · Post #386 » by **Nyce_1** » Thu May 24, 2012 2:45 am

Forget retiring jerseys, we have a full force retirement plan. Hire ex players to run the company.

Nick
Bo
Gukas
Turner
Otis
Foyle
Shaq
Shaw

Post #387 » by **Bensational** » Thu May 24, 2012 2:52 am

The-Dawson wrote:So if Shaqs GM does that mean Grant Hill will become our president?!

Shaq: "Yeah, it's serious. Grant, who's like my best friend now, we have a relationship with the DeVos family. So we always throw out Grant president, me general manager. "

No, Grant would become the team's trainer.

WeAreVenom · Post #388 » by **WeAreVenom** » Thu May 24, 2012 3:02 am

YANKE3 wrote:austin rivers is coming to orlando now lol

..........That came out of nowhere, lol.

Post #389 » by **ChosenSavior** » Thu May 24, 2012 3:07 am

Bensational wrote:
The-Dawson wrote:So if Shaqs GM does that mean Grant Hill will become our president?!

Shaq: "Yeah, it's serious. Grant, who's like my best friend now, we have a relationship with the DeVos family. So we always throw out Grant president, me general manager. "

No, Grant would become the team's trainer.

rcklsscognition · Post #390 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu May 24, 2012 3:09 am

VGOSWAMI wrote:
The Magic believe the presence of O'Neal within the front office would help their chances of retaining Howard. Sources close to O'Neal and Howard contend they have a friendly relationship. O'Neal has been a confidante to Howard throughout the season as he has dealt with an uncertain future with the franchise.

Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/22 ... z1vkOt6RUx

If he's GM, the President of Basketball Operations has to be a seasoned vet like Walsh or Pritchard. Still, I just don't like the idea of bringing Shaq back to ORL.

Finally someone mentions we are more than likely getting 3 new guys, President, GM, and coach. With Foyle probably retaining Assistant GM for now.

Carlos Arroyo · Post #391 » by **Carlos Arroyo** » Thu May 24, 2012 3:21 am

WeAreVenom wrote:
YANKE3 wrote:austin rivers is coming to orlando now lol

..........That came out of nowhere, lol.

if doc comes back (which i doubt happens) he will be our starting pg lol

thelead · Post #392 » by **thelead** » Thu May 24, 2012 3:24 am

YANKE3 wrote:
WeAreVenom wrote:
YANKE3 wrote:austin rivers is coming to orlando now lol

..........That came out of nowhere, lol.

if doc comes back (which i doubt happens) he will be our starting pg lol

Austin will not fall to us.

cb1115 · Post #393 » by **cb1115** » Thu May 24, 2012 3:34 am

did we get shaq yet

gp123 · Post #394 » by **gp123** » Thu May 24, 2012 3:46 am

cb1115 wrote:did we get shaq yet

Does shaq help or hurt our chances with phil jackson? =)

Post #395 » by **Def Swami** » Thu May 24, 2012 3:52 am

gp123 wrote:
cb1115 wrote:did we get shaq yet

Does shaq help or hurt our chances with phil jackson? =)

I'd say hurt. They didn't end on good terms and I just don't see Phil coaching under Shaq.

Post #396 » by **Bensational** » Thu May 24, 2012 4:09 am

this isn't in line with any other talks, but what do you guys think about clearing cap space whilst retooling with cheap, 1 year contracts for some seasoned vets?? with Boston blowing things up, KG and Allen will become available, and i think they'd be great pieces to have around Dwight, and would really help shape the culture going forward. perhaps we could land Nash as well?

Dwight
KG
[insert]
Allen
Nash

freeing up space to trade each and every other piece just to get under the cap to bring in guys in 2013. heck, we could even have enough pieces to bring back Smith/Iggy/Monta to fill in the empty spot on the roster? couple that with a solid coach, and we could have everything we need to make a 1 year run, whilst remaining flexible, whilst giving Dwight what he needs and making it hard for him to lead.

i know that many people don't like KG. he does a lot that i hate as well. but, if he were doing it for my team, i'd love it. i could only imagine how positive an influence he could have on Dwight, and how much he could set the course for this team's culture moving forward.

Carlos Arroyo · Post #397 » by **Carlos Arroyo** » Thu May 24, 2012 4:13 am

Bensational wrote:this isn't in line with any other talks, but what do you guys think about clearing cap space whilst retooling with cheap, 1 year contracts for some seasoned vets?? with Boston blowing things up, KG and Allen will become available, and i think they'd be great pieces to have around Dwight, and would really help shape the culture going forward. perhaps we could land Nash as well?

Dwight
KG
[insert]
Allen
Nash

freeing up space to trade each and every other piece just to get under the cap to bring in guys in 2013. heck, we could even have enough pieces to bring back Smith/Iggy/Monta to fill in the empty spot on the roster? couple that with a solid coach, and we could have everything we need to make a 1 year run, whilst remaining flexible, whilst giving Dwight what he needs and making it hard for him to lead.

i know that many people don't like KG. he does a lot that i hate as well. but, if he were doing it for my team, i'd love it. i could only imagine how positive an influence he could have on Dwight, and how much he could set the course for this team's culture moving forward.

the orloston maltics :lol:

Post #398 » by **Def Swami** » Thu May 24, 2012 4:17 am

Did anyone else catch that we're interested in Doc Rivers for a front office position on SC just now???

Carlos Arroyo · Post #399 » by **Carlos Arroyo** » Thu May 24, 2012 4:19 am

VGOSWAMI wrote:Did anyone else catch that we're interested in Doc Rivers for a front office position on SC just now???

yup i just saw it....... interesting sooo doc, shaq and ???????

Carlos Arroyo · Post #400 » by **Carlos Arroyo** » Thu May 24, 2012 4:20 am

could u imagine the commercials that shaq nd dwight would do if they were both here lol