T-Mac Rejoins the Magic in CEO Assistant Role

Post #1 » by **SOUL** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 2:51 am

Josh Robbins wrote:The two-time NBA scoring champion and seven-time All-Star signed on to become a special assistant to CEO Alex Martins, the Orlando Sentinel has learned.

McGrady grew up in Polk County, and he’ll help promote and market the new Lakeland Magic G League franchise.

But McGrady’s duties are expected to go beyond that. He’ll be around, at least occasionally, to work with Orlando Magic players and coaches on and off the court. It would not be a surprise if he assists with recruiting free agents to the Magic.

PrimeThyme · Post #2 » by **PrimeThyme** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 3:19 am

He’ll be around, at least occasionally, to work with Orlando Magic players and coaches on and off the court.

So glad to hear this. Would love to have T-Mac in the ears of AG, Isaac, and Mario giving them tips and mentoring them. One of the best to ever do it on the offensive side of the ball. This is a great thing in my opinion for our players and franchise.

Post #3 » by **SOUL** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 3:21 am

While I'm not quite sure what a CEO Assistant is, it has to be cooler than VP of Insight and Foresight.

MagicFan4Lyfe · Post #4 » by **MagicFan4Lyfe** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 3:31 am

SOUL wrote:While I'm not quite sure what a CEO Assistant is, it has to be cooler than VP of Insight and Foresight.

McGrady did so much for the Magic and the city of Orlando that its almost an insult to mention that scumbag former GM in the same sentence as the great HOFer.

shadrock · Post #5 » by **shadrock** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 4:14 am

Cue the TMac jersey retirement announcement then...

Post #6 » by **ChosenSavior** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 5:26 am

Definitely a fan of this hire.

fendilim · Post #7 » by **fendilim** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 7:30 am

Statlanta · Post #8 » by **Statlanta** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 8:40 am

So is this like what Magic Johnson was before he was GM?

MagicStarwipe · Post #9 » by **MagicStarwipe** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 8:49 am

Cool, guess he doesn't think of himself as a Rocket now? Can we bring in Penny too?

Nemesis21 · Post #10 » by **Nemesis21** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 11:03 am

Can he still play?

tiderulz · Post #11 » by **tiderulz** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 12:00 pm

PrimeShaq wrote:
He’ll be around, at least occasionally, to work with Orlando Magic players and coaches on and off the court.

So glad to hear this. Would love to have T-Mac in the ears of AG, Isaac, and Mario giving them tips and mentoring them. One of the best to ever do it on the offensive side of the ball. This is a great thing in my opinion for our players and franchise.

just as long as he isnt in their ear, telling them that when they dont like a decision of the organization, to demand a trade.

No-Man · Post #12 » by **No-Man** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 12:33 pm

If he is just a representative for image purposes sure, if they actually take his opinion's seriously, man, what a terrible idea, Martins is pretty bad himself, but T-Mac although didnt reach Stephen Jackson's levels of stupidity in the Jump, had some terrible takes as well.

OrlandO · Post #13 » by **OrlandO** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 1:44 pm

This is surprising. He always seemed to take passive aggressive shots at the magic. Now he's marketing for the Lakeland team?

Max Power · Post #14 » by **Max Power** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 2:03 pm

I’m not thinking much of this. Seems like a Nick Anderson and Bo Outlaw kinda role. He’ll show up at events for the team as a good will ambassador type. Unless their thinking of grooming him in the front office. I have my doubts there. McGrady was kind of a space cadet from what I remember of him.

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rcklsscognition · Post #15 » by **rcklsscognition** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 2:04 pm

When was the last time we heard from Martins?

Flannerz · Post #16 » by **Flannerz** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 2:13 pm

After a few games we might tell him to suit up!

OrlChamps2030 · Post #17 » by **OrlChamps2030** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 2:16 pm

I like this hire. This organization has a really poor track record with the handling of stars, stuff like this helps lessen that reputation.

NEM · Post #18 » by **NEM** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 2:45 pm

GortatExpress wrote:
SOUL wrote:While I'm not quite sure what a CEO Assistant is, it has to be cooler than VP of Insight and Foresight.

McGrady did so much for the Magic and the city of Orlando that its almost an insult to mention that scumbag former GM in the same sentence as the great HOFer.

Shhhhh don't refer to Hennigan like that. His apologists still lurk this forum. Hopefully the thunder mods create a thread for insight and foresight so they can all migrate over there.

Nemesis21 · Post #19 » by **Nemesis21** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 3:02 pm

And his biggest hater still lurks around :roll:

Furinkazan · Post #20 » by **Furinkazan** » Fri Oct 6, 2017 3:13 pm

not a big fan of a guy I label as a traitor but thats me I got a pretty high standarts in that area
also it doesnt help he basicly identyfy with Rockets
but 99.9% of you like it
so Im good with it
I can see it as another micro move towards a good direction.