Official Speculation Thread ‘19-'20 II: BIG as F

rcklsscognition · Post #1461 » by **rcklsscognition** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 7:35 pm

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Magic_Johnny12 · Post #1462 » by **Magic_Johnny12** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 11:35 pm

Calling Knightro or anyone really, does anyone from the top of their head know how good the Magic ended their regular season? Like, I keep hearing we were #1 in defense and how good we were in the run we went towards the back end of the season. I just want to know all the stats that apply to it, any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Post #1463 » by **Knightro** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 1:27 am

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The Real Dalic · Post #1464 » by **The Real Dalic** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 1:35 am

rcklsscognition wrote:

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Ew, AG stooped so low as to play Fortnite. I change my mind about him, trade him now.

OrlandO · Post #1465 » by **OrlandO** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 3:56 pm

basketballRob · Post #1466 » by **basketballRob** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:13 pm

OrlandO wrote:

Maybe they'll rebrand the whole team. Could they change the colors from blue to orange?

KillMonger · Post #1467 » by **KillMonger** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:18 pm

basketballRob wrote:
OrlandO wrote:

Maybe they'll rebrand the whole team. Could they change the colors from blue to orange?

Would be jarring for me since i hate the color orange

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Audi · Post #1468 » by **Audi** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:25 pm

No way they rebrand the court. They may have an alternate maybe, but a total rebrand down to color scheme would be ridiculous.

VFX · Post #1469 » by **VFX** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:51 pm

OrlandO wrote:

Best news of the offseason.

Post #1470 » by **Knightro** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 5:19 pm

Audi wrote:No way they rebrand the court. They may have an alternate maybe, but a total rebrand down to color scheme would be ridiculous.

I'm under the impression that any new jersey and court paint schemes would be like 5 times this upcoming year and not a permanent change.

T-Cat · Post #1471 » by **T-Cat** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 5:29 pm

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fendilim · Post #1472 » by **fendilim** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 5:43 pm

Well deserved by Isaac. Hope he learns a lot from this experience.

Post #1473 » by **Knightro** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 5:48 pm

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Post #1474 » by **Knightro** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 5:53 pm

Magic_Johnny12 wrote:Calling Knightro or anyone really, does anyone from the top of their head know how good the Magic ended their regular season? Like, I keep hearing we were #1 in defense and how good we were in the run we went towards the back end of the season. I just want to know all the stats that apply to it, any help would be greatly appreciated!!

“In the first 51 games, Orlando had a 20-31 record with a -3.6 net rating. That ranked it 25th in the league. Over the final 31 games, Orlando went 22-9 with a +.7.6 net rating. Only the Rockets (+9.9) and Jazz (+7.9) had a better net rating during this stretch. Clifford’s team had the best defense in basketball and the eighth-best offense in these 31 games.”

https://theathletic.com/1090228/2019/07/25/way-too-early-playoff-picture-the-east-is-wide-open-and-ripe-for-a-new-ruler/ ($)

Magic_Johnny12 · Post #1475 » by **Magic_Johnny12** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 6:48 pm

Knightro wrote:
Magic_Johnny12 wrote:Calling Knightro or anyone really, does anyone from the top of their head know how good the Magic ended their regular season? Like, I keep hearing we were #1 in defense and how good we were in the run we went towards the back end of the season. I just want to know all the stats that apply to it, any help would be greatly appreciated!!

“In the first 51 games, Orlando had a 20-31 record with a -3.6 net rating. That ranked it 25th in the league. Over the final 31 games, Orlando went 22-9 with a +.7.6 net rating. Only the Rockets (+9.9) and Jazz (+7.9) had a better net rating during this stretch. Clifford’s team had the best defense in basketball and the eighth-best offense in these 31 games.”

https://theathletic.com/1090228/2019/07/25/way-too-early-playoff-picture-the-east-is-wide-open-and-ripe-for-a-new-ruler/ ($)

Dude, you're awesome. Exactly what I needed.

Post #1476 » by **Def Swami** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 8:27 pm

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PrimeThyme · Post #1477 » by **PrimeThyme** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 9:25 pm

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I'm pretty sure I remember reading that he was somewhere in the 215-220 range after last offseason. It would make a lot more sense if that was the case for him to have put on 15 or so pounds versus 26 in a 4-month time span.

Regardless, I see this as a real positive him. Especially when it comes to finishing around the rim and banging with bigger forwards down low. Just adds even more to the excitement I already have for him this upcoming season. I'm anticipating a big one.

Post #1478 » by **Knightro** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 10:55 pm

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mr2good · Post #1479 » by **mr2good** » Fri Jul 26, 2019 3:55 am

MagicMatic wrote:Having great depth without a go-to star player is a carriage before the horse scenario. That is unless they plan on making a trade, or someone significantly steps up out of nowhere...

And no, this isn’t the 03-04 Pistons roster talent wise.

Well this is exactly what the Clippers just did. No we don't have the same destination reputation as LA, but they were able to trade for a star & sign a star because they were a solid team that could be put over the top with a star.

VFX · Post #1480 » by **VFX** » Fri Jul 26, 2019 6:34 am

mr2good wrote:
MagicMatic wrote:Having great depth without a go-to star player is a carriage before the horse scenario. That is unless they plan on making a trade, or someone significantly steps up out of nowhere...

And no, this isn’t the 03-04 Pistons roster talent wise.

Well this is exactly what the Clippers just did. No we don't have the same destination reputation as LA, but they were able to trade for a star & sign a star because they were a solid team that could be put over the top with a star.

Good thing Kawhi and PG13 always wanted to end up in Los Angeles in the first place. That probably helps a little bit too...

Of course Orlando could trade for one, that’s never out of the question. It just has to make sense post-trade after giving up said valued assets.