Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XLVII "Training Camp" Ed.)

[ChildishGambino]

I sure as hell hope it is not going to be used with "We Will, We Will . . . Rock You" in the arena. If it goes all Disney like that, the game has truly left Orlando for strictly entertainment value only.

Dude got damn it im adding you back to foe.

[WeAreVenom]

It's almost like the Magic are volunteering themselves as the next meme. Way too easy to make fun of that campaign.

That said, if done right, it can be a powerful slogan too.

Agreed.

I actually like it, but the flood gates have been opened.

Can you picture the GB on a night where we are having one of those games where we're getting decimated (which happens to every team, but still.....)?

[thelead]

terrible decision from the marketing department... head shaking bad

[trebone]

It could be good for the team playing their asses off trying to get into the playoffs, it could be worse!

I think we can?

[ChosenSavior]

I sure as hell hope it is not going to be used with "We Will, We Will . . . Rock You" in the arena. If it goes all Disney like that, the game has truly left Orlando for strictly entertainment value only.

Dude got damn it im adding you back to foe.

[Rick Rolled]

Josh Robbins ‏@JoshuaBRobbins
Mike Arcieri has a law degree & he'll oversee #Magic cap management & interact w/the #NBA office on administrative issues

Josh Robbins ‏@JoshuaBRobbins
Another #Magic hire: George Rodman, formerly of #Spurs, as basketball ops manager. He'll oversee analytical & technology depts

Josh Robbins ‏@JoshuaBRobbins
More recent #Magic hires: Phil Jabour, Prosper Karangwa & Shawn McCullion as college scouts.

Josh Robbins ‏@JoshuaBRobbins
Anthony Parker will scout pros, college & int'l. Marti Artigas will scout internationally. (Those 2 hires were reported elsewhere 1st)

[Nyce_1]

Add these to Rob's transactions. Better to have a team handle all these decisions instead of a single idiot.

[Nyce_1]

Darrell Arthur just broke his leg. No timetable on how long he'll be out, but I bring this up be Grizz almost traded for McRoberts....TWICE.

If they need the help, McRoberts is a available and expiring. I'm keeping my eye on that situation.

[Cigamodnalro]

Marti Artegas is chief editor at http://www.eurohopes.com/home, btw.

[GameOver25]

Add these to Rob's transactions. Better to have a team handle all these decisions instead of a single idiot.

[ChosenSavior]

Add these to Rob's transactions. Better to have a team handle all these decisions instead of a single idiot.

[mhectorgato]

Add these to Rob's transactions. Better to have a team handle all these decisions instead of a single idiot.

What if we now have a team of idiots?

I don't think we do, but ....

[arsenal6106]

Add these to Rob's transactions. Better to have a team handle all these decisions instead of a single idiot.

Noted. I'll take care of it by the end of this week.

@RickRolled
Thanks for posting those tweets. I've been slacking a little with this thread. As of late I've been occupied with Football, Fantasy Football, and Baseball.

[ChildishGambino]

kinda slow so here is a hype vid for Nicholson.....His senior season at St. Bonaventure
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgaxGfn19Gc[/youtube]

the more i see of him the more i think Hakeem....his footwork is CRAZY good....pulled a few moves that all i could do is shake my head......he'll probably never be the player Hakeem was but for me personally i think the skillset is similar except Drew has more range....we'll see if we got it right with this kid....

[blue and white]

kinda slow so here is a hype vid for Nicholson.....His senior season at St. Bonaventure
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgaxGfn19Gc[/youtube]

the more i see of him the more i think Hakeem....his footwork is CRAZY good....pulled a few moves that all i could do is shake my head......he'll probably never be the player Hakeem was but for me personally i think the skillset is similar except Drew has more range....we'll see if we got it right with this kid....

Dont get me wrong I love his skills but hes gonna have to learn to pass out of doubles, he forced alot of tough shots in that video. granted his teamates were no where near as talented as his new teammates are so now hell probably feel less like he has to do it all and will be more willing to pass out for the open 3. but his future is bright

[Nyce_1]

Add these to Rob's transactions. Better to have a team handle all these decisions instead of a single idiot.

What if we now have a team of idiots?

I don't think we do, but ....

Lol true.

[ChildishGambino]

kinda slow so here is a hype vid for Nicholson.....His senior season at St. Bonaventure
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgaxGfn19Gc[/youtube]

the more i see of him the more i think Hakeem....his footwork is CRAZY good....pulled a few moves that all i could do is shake my head......he'll probably never be the player Hakeem was but for me personally i think the skillset is similar except Drew has more range....we'll see if we got it right with this kid....

Dont get me wrong I love his skills but hes gonna have to learn to pass out of doubles, he forced alot of tough shots in that video. granted his teamates were no where near as talented as his new teammates are so now hell probably feel less like he has to do it all and will be more willing to pass out for the open 3. but his future is bright

That's true....he was their best player so he saw double and triple teams almost every game but most coaches said they still couldn't stop him...He's has a high BBIQ so i think he can adapt to the situation if it calls for it.....either way we will see what we have in this kid.....he's playing on the big stage now and he will get minutes no SVG "veterans" bull to hold him back....i want to see if he can rise to the occasion....Vucci/Harkless/Kyle as well....

[Bensational]

kinda slow so here is a hype vid for Nicholson.....His senior season at St. Bonaventure
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgaxGfn19Gc[/youtube]

the more i see of him the more i think Hakeem....his footwork is CRAZY good....pulled a few moves that all i could do is shake my head......he'll probably never be the player Hakeem was but for me personally i think the skillset is similar except Drew has more range....we'll see if we got it right with this kid....

Dont get me wrong I love his skills but hes gonna have to learn to pass out of doubles, he forced alot of tough shots in that video. granted his teamates were no where near as talented as his new teammates are so now hell probably feel less like he has to do it all and will be more willing to pass out for the open 3. but his future is bright

i'm really excited to watch the new kids. i think Nicholson will be a refreshing change of pace from BBD's frenetic style. Nicholson may need some time to adapt to better defense in the pros, and playing against guys with more reach (including guards who will probably strip him a few times if he tries that mid post hook too often), but he's clearly got the brain to figure all that out fairly quickly. i think he's going to have some big games this season.

[thelead]

Nicholson needs to work on his rebounding from what I saw in summer league. He got pushed around quite a bit for positioning.

[T-Rob]

Fantastic use of his left hand offensively.