Let's Talk About Mario

j-ragg · Post #441 » by **j-ragg** » Mon May 2, 2016 3:38 am

OFF TOPIC

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Post #442 » by **Bensational** » Mon May 2, 2016 4:10 am

Everyone quit it, or if Hezonja based discussion is done then we can just lock the thread?

ezzzp · Post #443 » by **ezzzp** » Mon May 2, 2016 4:59 am

OFF TOPIC

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LacosteM · Post #444 » by **LacosteM** » Mon May 2, 2016 5:21 am

Bensational wrote:Everyone quit it, or if Hezonja based discussion is done then we can just lock the thread?

Can the thread be unlocked though when Mario starts playing for his national squad and actual conversations about him return?

Post #445 » by **MagicMadness** » Mon May 2, 2016 6:02 am

LacosteM wrote:
Bensational wrote:Everyone quit it, or if Hezonja based discussion is done then we can just lock the thread?

Can the thread be unlocked though when Mario starts playing for his national squad and actual conversations about him return?

Since the same handful of posters will start a multi-page argument on Mario's coach secretly trying to sabotage him, or on so-and-so teammate passing to him 2.7% less than to other teammates because he HATES Mario, the answer is probably no.

Seriously guys, if someone disagrees with you about Mario, that's one thing. If they still disagree after you've made your counterpoint - let it go. Stay on topic, and be respectful towards each other.

maRioGrande · Post #446 » by **maRioGrande** » Mon May 2, 2016 10:15 am

It would be very interesting if evan and mario both reach olympics with their national teams and play against each other. I think the board would go wiiiiild.

LacosteM · Post #447 » by **LacosteM** » Mon May 2, 2016 10:22 am

maRioGrande wrote:It would be very interesting if evan and mario both reach olympics with their national teams and play against each other. I think the board would go wiiiiild.

That would be something. I hope both of them get to start for their squads.

LacosteM · Post #448 » by **LacosteM** » Mon May 2, 2016 10:25 am

Qulifications will be held from 4th to 10th July.

maRioGrande · Post #449 » by **maRioGrande** » Mon May 2, 2016 10:28 am

LacosteM wrote:
maRioGrande wrote:It would be very interesting if evan and mario both reach olympics with their national teams and play against each other. I think the board would go wiiiiild.

That would be something. I hope both of them get to start for their squads.

Mario will be starter, not so sure about evan

LacosteM · Post #450 » by **LacosteM** » Mon May 2, 2016 10:42 am

maRioGrande wrote:
LacosteM wrote:
maRioGrande wrote:It would be very interesting if evan and mario both reach olympics with their national teams and play against each other. I think the board would go wiiiiild.

That would be something. I hope both of them get to start for their squads.

Mario will be starter, not so sure about evan

Both came of the bench in Eurobasket.

Von Bismarck · Post #451 » by **Von Bismarck** » Mon May 2, 2016 10:48 am

Evan won't be playing Olympic Qualifiers for France.

Mario is a starter for Croatia.

LacosteM · Post #452 » by **LacosteM** » Mon May 2, 2016 10:58 am

Von Bismarck wrote:Evan won't be playing Olympic Qualifiers for France.

Mario is a starter for Croatia.

How do you know? Was in announced or something?

Von Bismarck · Post #453 » by **Von Bismarck** » Mon May 2, 2016 11:09 am

LacosteM wrote:
Von Bismarck wrote:Evan won't be playing Olympic Qualifiers for France.

Mario is a starter for Croatia.

How do you know? Was in announced or something?

So I've been told by a friend from France. He said Gobert and Fournier won't play the qualifiers, only main Olympic tournament. He said it was in some French newspapers.

But it's not a disaster for France. Yes there's Canada, but France is still ahead of them with the likes of Batum, Diaw, Parker, Ajinca, Mahinmi, Lauvergne, De Colo and so on. I don't think Canada is ready yet to beat such a serious team that France really is.

Post #454 » by **SOUL** » Mon May 2, 2016 11:20 am

I think we're going to be seriously impressed with Mario next year as he gains a bigger role in the offense.

(If we don't ship him away in a big trade!)

maRioGrande · Post #455 » by **maRioGrande** » Mon May 2, 2016 11:21 am

France will easily win their qualifying group. I've seen on this board that evan is in philippines, thought he came there because of qualifications, although it is little bit early.

j-ragg · Post #456 » by **j-ragg** » Mon May 2, 2016 11:55 am

Von Bismarck wrote:Evan won't be playing Olympic Qualifiers for France.

Mario is a starter for Croatia.

Yeah I remember last summer Mario started a handful of games but thought it might've been because of Bogdanovic getting a head injury? Either way excited to see how much he's improved.

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maRioGrande · Post #457 » by **maRioGrande** » Mon May 2, 2016 12:11 pm

j-ragg wrote:
Von Bismarck wrote:Evan won't be playing Olympic Qualifiers for France.

Mario is a starter for Croatia.

Yeah I remember last summer Mario started a handful of games but thought it might've been because of Bogdanovic getting a head injury? Either way excited to see how much he's improved.

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As I remember, he lost his place in starting five after game two on eurobasket, when we found out that he can't defend a chair.

But he is different, much better player now than last summer.

LacosteM · Post #458 » by **LacosteM** » Mon May 2, 2016 5:56 pm

SOUL wrote:I think we're going to be seriously impressed with Mario next year as he gains a bigger role in the offense.

(If we don't ship him away in a big trade!)

I'm predicting a big off-season from Mario. Dude is a tireless worker and I have zero doubts he'll find time to improve his weaknessess even with his national squad obligations. Next year we're gonna see a different version of him and I may be hasty but I think he could legitimately compete for the starting spot by the second half of the season if he continues to improve at the good rate.

basketballRob · Post #459 » by **basketballRob** » Mon May 2, 2016 9:38 pm

Like Nicholson and Fournier who got their feet wet in the NBA before playing for their national teams and both could make a case for most improved Magic players.

Mario could be the most improved Magic player next season.

Lazy10 · Post #460 » by **Lazy10** » Tue May 3, 2016 2:45 pm

PennytoShaq wrote:
Lazy10 wrote:Mario Hezonja has disappointed me. Thought he be top 5 discussion for ROY but he looked most of the time. Terrible defender. Not as good athletically as the scouts said he was. His 3 point shooting was average to below average. Hopefully he turns it around in year 2 because if he doesnt he's a huge bust and Hennigan is gone.

This is pretty in line with your screen name because it is clear you spent very little time actually watching Mario play basketball.

Ive watched Mario play and he has been disappointing