Gamethread: Magic @ Clippers 03/10

[ducler]

[MagicFan101]

The world has turned over. I’m actually a Tobias Harris fan tonight! Milk those empty buckets boy!

[CalOrl11]

Can't watch this game again tonight but all I know is that Jordan is going to dominate Vuc

[ChosenSavior]

Just looking to see more good things out of Isaac and Mario. Hopefully Wes, Khem, and Purvis can get some playing time in this game as well. Doubt I'll be able to catch this one tonight.

[j-ragg]

Can't watch this game again tonight but all I know is that Jordan is going to dominate Vuc

I still remember that long thread on this board about "who is better Deandre Jordan or Vucevic?". It was pretty lopsided in favor of Vuc.

[j-ragg]

Just for craps I dug up that crazy optimistic thread about Vuc vs DJ. Times sure have changed

Vucevic will be a Star Offensive Player and will have the tools to be a Good Defender. He doesn't have to necessarily have to be Rim Protector. As long as this team plays good overall defense from the perimeter. They won't need Vucevic to be that type of player. That's one of the reasons why Gordon and Payton were drafted.

you seriously have to question someones basketball opinions if they think deandre jordan is better

I'd take Vuc 100 out of 100 times.

I always favoured Vucevic in this comparison. It's close, but he is definitely better.

Just because he's not a huge shotblocker doesn't mean he doesn't defend, look at the # of rebounds he secures. He is an ELITE rebounder who I think could possibly lead the League or a close 2nd behind an Anthony Davis possibly

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Vooch is very young, already better than Jordan, and still improving while he will only get better. He is the future of this team.
Vuc was already a better player last year and the gap has widened.

I don't know. But, Vooch is starting to display that he just may be developing otherworldly offensive talent. He has range to the 3 point land while being able to score in so many ways in the post it ain't even funny. And, he is still just 24 years old!!!!

Lol. DeAndre Jordan is an athlete. Vucevic is a better basketball player. Ask the Spurs who they would rather have. Vucevic is unbelievable offensively right now. I am not talking about numbers. I am talking about ability. His post game is elite and his mid-range shot is as pure. He is proving that there is no real way to guard him unless you either deny him the ball or double as soon as he catches it. His impact on the game on this alone is huge. DeAndre Jordan jumps high and will block a couple shots. His team still isn't that good defensively, he gets lost on team D and can't guard his man (worse than Vuc in this regard). Go ahead and force him 15 shots and see how he does. If he has to make an actual move to score...he won't sniff 50% from the field. Why is this even a debate?

they aren't polar opposites. vucc is good at basketball jordan is good at jumping higher
it has already been shown in this thread that jordan is a vastly overrated defender

[CalOrl11]

Just for craps I dug up that crazy optimistic thread about Vuc vs DJ. Times sure have changed

Vucevic will be a Star Offensive Player and will have the tools to be a Good Defender. He doesn't have to necessarily have to be Rim Protector. As long as this team plays good overall defense from the perimeter. They won't need Vucevic to be that type of player. That's one of the reasons why Gordon and Payton were drafted.

you seriously have to question someones basketball opinions if they think deandre jordan is better

I'd take Vuc 100 out of 100 times.

I always favoured Vucevic in this comparison. It's close, but he is definitely better.

Just because he's not a huge shotblocker doesn't mean he doesn't defend, look at the # of rebounds he secures. He is an ELITE rebounder who I think could possibly lead the League or a close 2nd behind an Anthony Davis possibly

.

Vooch is very young, already better than Jordan, and still improving while he will only get better. He is the future of this team.
Vuc was already a better player last year and the gap has widened.

I don't know. But, Vooch is starting to display that he just may be developing otherworldly offensive talent. He has range to the 3 point land while being able to score in so many ways in the post it ain't even funny. And, he is still just 24 years old!!!!

Lol. DeAndre Jordan is an athlete. Vucevic is a better basketball player. Ask the Spurs who they would rather have. Vucevic is unbelievable offensively right now. I am not talking about numbers. I am talking about ability. His post game is elite and his mid-range shot is as pure. He is proving that there is no real way to guard him unless you either deny him the ball or double as soon as he catches it. His impact on the game on this alone is huge. DeAndre Jordan jumps high and will block a couple shots. His team still isn't that good defensively, he gets lost on team D and can't guard his man (worse than Vuc in this regard). Go ahead and force him 15 shots and see how he does. If he has to make an actual move to score...he won't sniff 50% from the field. Why is this even a debate?

they aren't polar opposites. vucc is good at basketball jordan is good at jumping higher
it has already been shown in this thread that jordan is a vastly overrated defender

Jeez when even was this? I've only been a Magic fan for like a year and a half

[j-ragg]

Just for craps I dug up that crazy optimistic thread about Vuc vs DJ. Times sure have changed

Vucevic will be a Star Offensive Player and will have the tools to be a Good Defender. He doesn't have to necessarily have to be Rim Protector. As long as this team plays good overall defense from the perimeter. They won't need Vucevic to be that type of player. That's one of the reasons why Gordon and Payton were drafted.

you seriously have to question someones basketball opinions if they think deandre jordan is better

I'd take Vuc 100 out of 100 times.

I always favoured Vucevic in this comparison. It's close, but he is definitely better.

Just because he's not a huge shotblocker doesn't mean he doesn't defend, look at the # of rebounds he secures. He is an ELITE rebounder who I think could possibly lead the League or a close 2nd behind an Anthony Davis possibly

.

Vooch is very young, already better than Jordan, and still improving while he will only get better. He is the future of this team.
Vuc was already a better player last year and the gap has widened.

I don't know. But, Vooch is starting to display that he just may be developing otherworldly offensive talent. He has range to the 3 point land while being able to score in so many ways in the post it ain't even funny. And, he is still just 24 years old!!!!

Lol. DeAndre Jordan is an athlete. Vucevic is a better basketball player. Ask the Spurs who they would rather have. Vucevic is unbelievable offensively right now. I am not talking about numbers. I am talking about ability. His post game is elite and his mid-range shot is as pure. He is proving that there is no real way to guard him unless you either deny him the ball or double as soon as he catches it. His impact on the game on this alone is huge. DeAndre Jordan jumps high and will block a couple shots. His team still isn't that good defensively, he gets lost on team D and can't guard his man (worse than Vuc in this regard). Go ahead and force him 15 shots and see how he does. If he has to make an actual move to score...he won't sniff 50% from the field. Why is this even a debate?

they aren't polar opposites. vucc is good at basketball jordan is good at jumping higher
it has already been shown in this thread that jordan is a vastly overrated defender

Jeez when even was this? I've only been a Magic fan for like a year and a half

Sometime in 2014. In everyone's defense, this was Vuc's peak statistically.

[basketballRob]

The Clippers will score 186 points in the paint tonight. That's my bold prediction.

[MagicFan4Lyfe]

I expect a nice loss to keep the tank rolling!!!

Poor defense from Vuc
A couple of offensive fouls and ball hogging from Simmons
Boneheaded coaching from Vogel
Biyombos stone hands dropping easy lobs
DJ dribbling endlessly
Mario with a highlight dunk
Isaac with 2 sick blocks

And Magic lose!!! My predictions

[Cappy_Smurf]

Hey Magic bros, Jazz fan here.

I know you guys are playing for a pick, and I'm crossing my fingers you get just the right one, but if it's not too much trouble, it would be greatly appreciated if you beat the clips tonight anyway.

There's a crisp 5$ bill in it for you if you do, to be equally divided between all magic fans who capitulate.

Thanks in advance!

[Howard Mass]

Let's Go Magic!

[j-ragg]

Hey Magic bros, Jazz fan here.

I know you guys are playing for a pick, and I'm crossing my fingers you get just the right one, but if it's not too much trouble, it would be greatly appreciated if you beat the clips tonight anyway.

There's a crisp 5$ bill in it for you if you do, to be equally divided between all magic fans who capitulate.

Thanks in advance!

[MagicStarwipe]

DJ just had to take those extra dribbles instead of passing it to Mario.

[PrimeThyme]

My god Vuc. Just horrific

[GameOver25]

Oh Vuc you're such a sucker for sucking.

[MagicStarwipe]

Then Vucevic misses a cutting Mario and falls over.

[j-ragg]

Keep going to Vuc! Great results thus far.

[GameOver25]

Hey Magic bros, Jazz fan here.

I know you guys are playing for a pick, and I'm crossing my fingers you get just the right one, but if it's not too much trouble, it would be greatly appreciated if you beat the clips tonight anyway.

There's a crisp 5$ bill in it for you if you do, to be equally divided between all magic fans who capitulate.

Thanks in advance!

No can do amigo. Fournier and Gordon are out. And I just check the Uber Eats log, DJ just ordered a Nikola Vucevic barbecue sandwich basket.

[PrimeThyme]

Lets go JI