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

[arsenal6106]

I think we'll be pleasantly surprised with Ayon, while this isn't technically a contract year, it's a huge opportunity for a guy who is looking to find a place in the league or dart for Europe.

I´ve been a magic fan since ´98, I´m a mexican national and have followed Goose´s career ever since he played here in Mexico, i can assure you he will become a fan´s favorite right away his hustle is off the charts, i will be attending the game on sunday and will post as many pics and info as possible....Go MAGIC!!!!!

Welcome to the boards!

[magicomexico]

I think we'll be pleasantly surprised with Ayon, while this isn't technically a contract year, it's a huge opportunity for a guy who is looking to find a place in the league or dart for Europe.

I´ve been a magic fan since ´98, I´m a mexican national and have followed Goose´s career ever since he played here in Mexico, i can assure you he will become a fan´s favorite right away his hustle is off the charts, i will be attending the game on sunday and will post as many pics and info as possible....Go MAGIC!!!!!

Welcome to the boards!

Thanx Arsenal, i hope my two cents from sundays game will help to ease some of our offseason frustrations, ...btw i use to rule for manu U for chicharito playing there, but i hope he goes to the gunners next yr......

[blue and white]

"@BQRMagic: Report: minor, recurring hammy injury could sideline Afflalo for Magic preseason opener http://t.co/hNPULmQK"

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Is anyone from the Dwight trade healthy enough to play basketball?

Dwight

its so hilariously sad because its true

[magicman123]

"@BQRMagic: Report: minor, recurring hammy injury could sideline Afflalo for Magic preseason opener http://t.co/hNPULmQK"

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Is anyone from the Dwight trade healthy enough to play basketball?

Dwight

[Noonskadoodle]

I think we'll be pleasantly surprised with Ayon, while this isn't technically a contract year, it's a huge opportunity for a guy who is looking to find a place in the league or dart for Europe.

I´ve been a magic fan since ´98, I´m a mexican national and have followed Goose´s career ever since he played here in Mexico, i can assure you he will become a fan´s favorite right away his hustle is off the charts, i will be attending the game on sunday and will post as many pics and info as possible....Go MAGIC!!!!!

Wow welcome to the boards....Goose his is nickname?

Not bad....Not bad

[kasedafk_1]

did kyler say next years draft class is weak? i thought shabazz or however you spell his name was suppose to have so much potential. has anyone seen shabazz play? or would it be better for us to be patient and try and land wiggins?

[Noonskadoodle]

did kyler say next years draft class is weak? i thought shabazz or however you spell his name was suppose to have so much potential. has anyone seen shabazz play? or would it be better for us to be patient and try and land wiggins?

Im not really high on Shabazz at all....or Nerlens Noel for that matter.

Next years class does have some potential but the following draft will be STACKED.

[thelead]

did kyler say next years draft class is weak? i thought shabazz or however you spell his name was suppose to have so much potential. has anyone seen shabazz play? or would it be better for us to be patient and try and land wiggins?

Shabazz is a chucker. Wiggins will be the prize everyone will be tanking for next year. And yes, many experts are calling this draft weak. After watching countless videos, I agree. I don't see a player that screams superstar.

[Noonskadoodle]

These Harrison twins that just committed today to UK (arguably #2 & #3 in their class) are straight STUDS!

Here goes Frans Fraschillas comparison of the 2 hahaha:

Aaron a mix of Ben Gordon, Joe Johnson, and Brandon Roy

Andrew a mix of Chauncey Billups Tyreke Evans and Deron Williams


hahaha let the HYPE begin. (they ball on BOTH ends of the floor by the way)

[kasedafk_1]

thanks for the info fellas.

[rcklsscognition]

Yo, check out Turk's guns. He might actually be in shape.

http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2012/10/ ... 4v-2236967

[Def Swami]

did kyler say next years draft class is weak? i thought shabazz or however you spell his name was suppose to have so much potential. has anyone seen shabazz play? or would it be better for us to be patient and try and land wiggins?

It kind of starts and ends with Shabazz and it's not like he'll be a franchise player off the bat. Beyond maybe the top 1 or 2 picks, we're looking at hopefully finding decent role players.

2014 is where it's at.

[Def Swami]

These Harrison twins that just committed today to UK (arguably #2 & #3 in their class) are straight STUDS!

Here goes Frans Fraschillas comparison of the 2 hahaha:

Aaron a mix of Ben Gordon, Joe Johnson, and Brandon Roy

Andrew a mix of Chauncey Billups Tyreke Evans and Deron Williams


hahaha let the HYPE begin. (they ball on BOTH ends of the floor by the way)

Deep pockets at UK.

[SOUL]

Turks problem has never been being in shape at training camp, its keeping it up during the season

[Noonskadoodle]

Yo, check out Turk's guns. He might actually be in shape.

http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2012/10/ ... 4v-2236967

EMM VEE PEE

[magicomexico]

I think we'll be pleasantly surprised with Ayon, while this isn't technically a contract year, it's a huge opportunity for a guy who is looking to find a place in the league or dart for Europe.

I´ve been a magic fan since ´98, I´m a mexican national and have followed Goose´s career ever since he played here in Mexico, i can assure you he will become a fan´s favorite right away his hustle is off the charts, i will be attending the game on sunday and will post as many pics and info as possible....Go MAGIC!!!!!

Wow welcome to the boards....Goose his is nickname?

Not bad....Not bad

From Gustavo...it would be cool if at home games everyone would chant GOOOSe when he makes a play..

[Skin]

did kyler say next years draft class is weak? i thought shabazz or however you spell his name was suppose to have so much potential. has anyone seen shabazz play? or would it be better for us to be patient and try and land wiggins?

Shabazz is a chucker. Wiggins will be the prize everyone will be tanking for next year. And yes, many experts are calling this draft weak. After watching countless videos, I agree. I don't see a player that screams superstar.

How can anyone call a HS player a chucker? Especially one of his caliber? He's SUPPOSED TO dominate the ball at that level. C'mon man.

[Nyce_1]

"I was happy to hear of the decision, but I want it to be for the right reasons," Ayón later said in Spanish. "If it's because I play well, if it's because they like me, then I like it. I like the decision more if it's because of that, not because I'll be playing in my country."

"We think that 'Goose' brings a glue mentality," Magic general manager Rob Hennigan said. "He makes a lot of winning plays that, I think, sometimes may not show up in a box score or in a headline. But they show up on the win column."

Ayón likely will compete with another newcomer, 7-footer Nikola Vucevic, for the starting center job.

" 'Goose' is extremely physical, plays hard, runs the floor extremely well and will do a great job as far as extending our defense," Vaughn said.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/o ... 6429.story

[thelead]

did kyler say next years draft class is weak? i thought shabazz or however you spell his name was suppose to have so much potential. has anyone seen shabazz play? or would it be better for us to be patient and try and land wiggins?

Shabazz is a chucker. Wiggins will be the prize everyone will be tanking for next year. And yes, many experts are calling this draft weak. After watching countless videos, I agree. I don't see a player that screams superstar.

How can anyone call a HS player a chucker? Especially one of his caliber? He's SUPPOSED TO dominate the ball at that level. C'mon man.

When you have 3 guys on you, 20 feet out, and you have 2 teammates wide open AND you still shoot, you're a chucker. Even in high school. Especially when I saw some of that going on in the US vs World game (where there is plenty of decent talent). It shows a lack of basketball iq.

Also, does anyone know if he's still going to be able to play college ball?

Edit: Note the weaknesses here: http://nbadraft.net/players/shabazz-muhammad

[Skin]

So you're saying whatever you do in HS sums up your entire NBA career?