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I can't wait to see posts about how awesome our #1 and #8 picks are doing in summer league and camp.

I would argue that the decision to use a tanking strategy 10 years ago is what started us on this long downward spiral. We’ve drafted relatively high most of the past 10 years and that didn’t help us much either. Many of the players touted in past drafts haven’t turned out to be all that great; certainly not franchise changers. And many players drafted after we used our picks have been better than what we drafted. I still think there’s no substitute for committing to the hard work of building a team, as opposed to hoping for a draft miracle. That includes developing young players that you have, smart trades to get necessary veterans, hopefully getting a break or two in the draft, but never tanking, which confuses the players and sets the wrong expectations. Anyway I realize we are not going to agree on this but I appreciate the discussion. I believe most people on here agree with you but I think it’s worth presenting both sides.

I'm very excited about RJ Hampton and Cole Anthony. We can build something meaningful with these players. Y'all already know I stan Isaac

Yes we all obviously love the Magic, and love to post. However our season is winding down. Hope we can all focus on the playoffs for a month instead of non productive Magic speculation. After the season ends next week, the only big thing before the Lottery is If Clifford stays or goes. Let's get a good thread going about the postseason next week.

Such a move would make us a laughingstock and make our team toxic for the next decade.

Those standings follow the regular tie-breakers: Better record in head-to-head games. Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division) (obviously not applicable here) Higher winning percentage within division (if teams are in the same division) Higher winning percentage in conference games. Whereas for the lottery they do a random draw or coin flip for any "leftover" once they have split the ball sequences evenly.

100% yes and without even thinking it twice. Then you keep Cliff as defensive coordinator, same salary so he doesn't feel bad, and you've a stew going! :P

Not something I enjoy saying, but this is a must lose game.

tanking at its finest. I would love to go to games next year with our new talent, but as it stands i even though I'm a season ticket holder i will not be attending having to wear a mask, so i will definitely be selling my seats all of next year until that requirement is lifted.