Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12

Driguez · Post #2281 » by **Driguez** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:01 am

Wasn't Gordon along with Parker and Wiggins on the draft intro? Probably means nothing but odd nonetheless.

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orlando1214 · Post #2282 » by **orlando1214** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:04 am

Our future Forwards! Love it!

KillMonger · Post #2283 » by **KillMonger** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:07 am

InFlames wrote:
mr2good wrote:Think of the Draft this way guys.

We just got two Oladipo like prospects at our two biggest positions of need, PG & PF.

Both Elfrid & Gordon are dominant defensively and are super athletic! All they need to do to be serious two way players in this league is develop their jump shots. Hmm, kind of like Hennigans mentor & Spurs GM RC Buford did with a super athletic defensive minded player that couldn't shoot, Kawhai Leonard.

I'm now in love with this draft.

Can Gordon handle the ball?

Yeah he can, he's actually a pretty decent ballhandler

InFlames · Post #2284 » by **InFlames** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:10 am

Gordon wants to be defensive player of the year. I like that.

KillMonger · Post #2285 » by **KillMonger** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:10 am

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl_-b-AIGWs[/youtube]

agustin1981-ARG · Post #2286 » by **agustin1981-ARG** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:12 am

The next question: another year tank?

CraZyPraiZ · Post #2287 » by **CraZyPraiZ** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:13 am

This will be a top defensive team. We still need some scoring but I believe we can get it done. Do it Henny.

InFlames · Post #2288 » by **InFlames** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:13 am

Looks like Gordon is pumped to be playing with Payton. He literally just learned of it while talking with the Orlando media.

CraZyPraiZ · Post #2289 » by **CraZyPraiZ** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:14 am

This will be a top defensive team. We still need some scoring but I believe we can get it done. Do it Henny.

Truth24 · Post #2290 » by **Truth24** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:14 am

Big Boss wrote:
InFlames wrote:
mr2good wrote:Think of the Draft this way guys.

We just got two Oladipo like prospects at our two biggest positions of need, PG & PF.

Both Elfrid & Gordon are dominant defensively and are super athletic! All they need to do to be serious two way players in this league is develop their jump shots. Hmm, kind of like Hennigans mentor & Spurs GM RC Buford did with a super athletic defensive minded player that couldn't shoot, Kawhai Leonard.

I'm now in love with this draft.

Can Gordon handle the ball?

Yeah he can, he's actually a pretty decent ballhandler

Yeah Gordon can handle the ball really well and his offensive is more slashing and driving than actually doing post ups.

Mr Magic Fan · Post #2291 » by **Mr Magic Fan** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:15 am

I am warming up to this draft. We didn't get the sexy pick we wanted but Gordon and Payton are two high upside guys who already play stellar D at positions we needed. I am excited to watch this team compete and grow together. I trust in Henny and trust the process.

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magicman123 · Post #2292 » by **magicman123** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:15 am

InFlames wrote:Looks like Payton is pumped to be playing with Payton. He literally just learned of it while talking with the Orlando media.

yea but how does Payton feel about playing with Payton?

Truth24 · Post #2293 » by **Truth24** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:17 am

Big Boss wrote:
InFlames wrote:
mr2good wrote:Think of the Draft this way guys.

We just got two Oladipo like prospects at our two biggest positions of need, PG & PF.

Both Elfrid & Gordon are dominant defensively and are super athletic! All they need to do to be serious two way players in this league is develop their jump shots. Hmm, kind of like Hennigans mentor & Spurs GM RC Buford did with a super athletic defensive minded player that couldn't shoot, Kawhai Leonard.

I'm now in love with this draft.

Can Gordon handle the ball?

Yeah he can, he's actually a pretty decent ballhandler

Yeah Gordon can handle the ball really well and his offensive is more slashing and driving than actually doing post ups.

Driguez · Post #2294 » by **Driguez** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:18 am

magicman123 wrote:
InFlames wrote:Looks like Payton is pumped to be playing with Payton. He literally just learned of it while talking with the Orlando media.

yea but how does Payton feel about playing with Payton?

Ok this seriously made me :lol:

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Baller2014 · Post #2295 » by **Baller2014** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:19 am

I'm calling it now. Magic hit 500. ball this year.

Post #2296 » by **Def Swami** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:19 am

Gordon and Payton were teammates in the FIBA U-19 last summer. They have a history.

magicman112 · Post #2297 » by **magicman112** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:22 am

Def Swami wrote:Gordon and Payton were teammates in the FIBA U-19 last summer. They have a history.

Like this kinda history

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QCpip1ya6s#t=26

Realist2001 · Post #2298 » by **Realist2001** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:23 am

Idunkonyou2 wrote:So far this draft has been great for the Magic. They got their future starting SF in Gordon, who can also play some PF in smaller lineups. They also got VO a running mate in Payton (it isn't Exum, but Payton was the 2nd guard that I wanted behind him). The AA trade was big time because they bring in a younger player with tremendous upside and at a fraction of the cost. The only thing that hasn't happened tonight that I thought would happen is the trading of Nelson for a pick and player. That may still happen though.

Pick and player for Nelson?

THarris12 · Post #2299 » by **THarris12** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:23 am

Hard to come up with a more miserable outcome for today. This has been an absolute disaster.

Audi · Post #2300 » by **Audi** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:23 am

Gordon mentioned how the Magic will be a high paced running team and he and 'Dipo can toss lobs to eachother...

...yes please.