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Really pertinent article from last May related to Weltman and Mose: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/magic-jeff-weltman-earns-consideration-190000344.html One thing to me seems clear. This year has been a big letdown, and I’m curious who stays and who goes this summer.

it’s ok to wait if that means we don’t extend Weltman. I fear though, that Weltman issuing just great for Devos. So that probably means he gets his contract extended. I mean, never seen a guy so relaxed at his job like this. His contract is up and he didn’t even blink twice not to do anything significant at the deadline. Despite lots of opportunities available. Only somebody who feels safe t his job would act like this. no?

They're obviously going to wait to change the coach. They'd have done it already otherwise unfortunately.

Okay, I stand to be corrected. But I was almost sure you made that comment. At my age I am in cognitive decline. :) Well, whoever said it, I agree with them too.

fire mosley now! dont wait until offseason, it will be a wasted postseason if they wait...

Why do you say that Black and Bane are “bad effort defenders”? I’ve not seen even our harshest critics say that. And that’s not the way it looks to me And it’s already been pointed out statistically that when Paolo is very heavily utilized, the team as a whole doesn’t do that well. I do agree with trying to diversify the offense and move the ball. One problem is that without a true point guard, we don’t really have anyone to initiate the offense.

Actually, TMF, while I agree with everything you just posted, I was not the one who made the comment about Paolo and pace. Someone else gets the credit for that. But again I do agree with you.

I I have to admit, a little embarrassing for the Magic that our player is not only the one guy to miss a dunk, but also wind up crashing hard to the floor. And no one is guarding these players during the dunk competition.

well i thought Jase would have made a fool of himself. And he did. Apparently nobody tried to stop him.

He looks like he just got 200 million dollars and wants to lay on the beach.

This dunk contest is the lamest crap I’ve seen in awhile. They should just get rid of it. I could find 4 guys on paramore who would kick these lame azzes. Also Jase got screwed on scoring. Surprise surprise.

What happened? It's like he's suddenly an old man. I miss this guy - today he can't beat anyone off the dribble.

Thanks, Nick, for clarifying your thoughts on the situation.

That's what's I mean. He shouldn't be trying to go 1 on 1. They should design plays to get him a pick and pop, straight line to the rim, in the post, open 3, etc. It's clear none of that is happening, or at least being executed. I just can't understand why.

https://www.reddit.com/r/OrlandoMagic/comments/1r3zdd5/paolo_rookie_debut_highlights/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button Wow look at this guy. This is Paolo’s first game. He doesn’t look anything like this anymore.

I don't think we should depend on one player to play 1 on 1 because that's what he is good at. That is called "padding stats". Paolo was putting up excellent numbers last season, but that's not good enough to put us at the top in our division and not get past the first round in the playoffs. I believe it was JJZFL who said it best. Paolo cannot run at a fast pace, which is what our game plan this season is designed to do. The Magic has to slow the game down for him and it's not getting enough players involved. It's a team sport, not a one-player sport.

Here's the things I see. 1) we have had 3 bad effort defenders in our starting lineup since Franz has been out - Paolo, bane, and black. Good God Black's lateral quickness is non-existent, molasses. That all would be hard for Mose to overcome with coaching alone. That situation gets improved (not fixed) when we get Franz back into the starting lineup. Remember we still took a hit going from KCP to Bane defensively. Although I do see Bane putting in more effort lately. 2) Mose isn't our offensive coach. That's Prunty. When it comes to Paolo, what we should be asking is why isn't Prunty running plays designed for Paolo? Why isn't Prunty putting Paolo is the post to dominate with his size, like ever. It seems there's a conscious approach to get the ball moving and get everyone else involved which has benefitted Bane and Black. Could Prunty be doing this because Paolo isn't shooting well this year? Or maybe Paolo can't remember plays well and has to defer to 1 on 1? I don't know. I think Prunty is more who we should be focusing on for why Paolo isn't blossoming this year. We have all seen what Paolo is capable of so we know it's in there somewhere.

One thing that stood out in this video. In 2023 and 2024, the Celtics best years as far as results look at Tatum's stats. He shot 44% from the field and 30% from 3. Now if i was a Celtics fan, would i want my star to shoot better? Of course. But they won. Winning is a team effort. It's team construction. It's coaching. It's adjustments. Paolo looks freaking bad right now, but please don't dismiss his talent or stats. On the right team and the correct construction we need his talent and size. If he is used correctly and HEALTHY. Yeah his attitude and defense suck at the moment. Is he healthy, is he being coached correctly? And can the Magic make professional players play up to their potential?

It looked that way to me, but I’d be interested in your opinion if you have a chance to look at any part of the game.

I'm normally opposed to the "fire everybody" mentality. But... it's so painful to watch right now. Unless we come out of the break looking like a new team, it feels like we need changes.

I’m glad you guys are finally on the fire everybody train. Come aboard!!! Plenty of space for all here.

Awesome!! Thanks!!!

NO MORE DARTS, WELTMAN You Can Have These Back!

I’d be totally fine with a fresh start, too.

I’m ok with Weltman hitching his job security fully on Mose because I think to get to the next level we need to move on from both. If an interim were to come in and succeed it’d potentially extend Weltman’s lifespan here, and frankly after another deadline where he refused to improve glaring holes, it’s time for him to go just as much if not more than Mosely.