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    As far as the Jackson talk goes, I don't know what he has done to not be considered a good coach. He's been around the game, he's played the game at that level, and I may be one of the few on this board, but I enjoy his commentary much more than JVG. I just think he understands what it takes. Another big part of this is what type of staff is he going to surround himself with. That will also be key to this whole thing.

     

     

    As far as the Ellis to 76ers talk. I'm like everyone else, I don't think it makes any sense for Philly unless GS throws in Biedrins as well. I judt don't see it. If it does happen, that is a nice young nucleus for GS (Curry, Iggy, Lee) probably not championship ready, but definitely a step in the right direction.

     

    All we can do is hope that Otis is going misdirection again and comes out of no where, snatches up Iggy and leaves Philly sitting there sore and unsure of what just happened.

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    Frank, Adelman, Casey, JVG if he decided to coach. Not Jackson.

     

    Respectfully disagree -

     

    Frank the coach in New Jersey? Who had arguably the second big three in the common era, behind the Spurs, and couldn't win with Jefferson, Kidd, and VC all playing probably at the peak of their careers? Pass.

     

    Adelman. Fired in Portland. Fired in Golden State. Teams elected not to renew his contract after he would give them good regular seasons and fail in the post season. Also old school coach who never had the best reputation of relating with players. Those types of coaches aren't successful anymore. So Yea, pass.

     

    Casey. He seems like he could be a legit possibility. Successful in Dallas so far.

     

    JVG is an idiot. Pass.

     

    Off your list, I would probably put Casey over Jackson, but I still think Jackson is better than most other options.

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    I'd love to get Smith here. I think his game fits with the Magic, but I honestly don't see anyway the Hawks trade with us. Unless they were getting some player from another team that they really wanted and we were giving a player to a 3rd team that they really wanted. But even then I'm doubtful.

     

    I think since Dwight and Smith are such good friends, there wouldn't be any conduct issues. Dwight would keep him in line.

     

    Acquiring Smith and Prince/Hayes/Buike are great beginning pieces to not only keeping Dwight but getting to where we would like to be. Even though I wouldn't be opposed to getting Boozer, Smith is younger and a better friend of Dwight. I think that would work out better in the long run.

     

    Which player is probably more unrealistic to get in a Magic uni? Josh Smith or Iggy? Because I think if we can't get Iggy, trading for Smith, then signing Prince at the 3 and Mayo at the 2, would work just as well.

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    Not only what was said by Jec and everyone else, but there is not much to compare him to. He barely played at Kentucky the one season he was there, and then he injured himself. He gets drafted and then injures himself again after playing like crap in summer league. Right now he seems more likely to have an injury prone career than a career as a solid backup. I do think everyone is hoping for the best with him though, we need him to step up enough to atleast become trade bait.

     

    He didn't get injured at Kentucky, he got injured toward the beginning of his senior year of High School (just to clarify that the injury wasn't as close as people might think).

     

    The reason he didn't play much at KY wasn't because of lack of talent, it was just because there was better talent available (Patrick Patterson and Demarcus Cousins). But when he came in, he was a good rebounder and an excellent shot blocker. Struggled with switching on PNR and helpside D, but those hopefully he'll learn while he's with the Magic.

     

    He could be a valuable asset especially if the Magic can't get any via free agency or trade. Can't rely on him for a lot of points, but as long as that knee is healthy, he is decent on the rebounding end.

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    I wanted to step on the pitch myself. It was only a friendly but for the sake of national pride, I thought we should have tried a little harder to avoid a shutout. We have the Gold Cup coming up to prepare for, but this performance made me sick.

     

    Yea, I'm with you on this one. That was pretty disgusting. I understand not wanting to play players, rest em up, etc. But that was just pathetic.

     

    Our defense was basically letting them walk all over the box and if they had even a half a yard opening, Howard was in trouble. They really showed that USA just really isn't even close to Spain and probably never will be. But after beating them a while back, then having some solid shows during the WC, I thought we would put up a better effort.

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    So i'm a troll because i'm making fun of the fact that all you talk about is trying to get as many Kentucky players on this team as possible. Really? And Cal isn't too far fetched actually. If you think that program is clean you need to get your head checked. I wouldn't be suprised if Calipari fled to the NBA.

     

    No, you're a troll because you brought up all this KY stuff for no reason. Jareth was the first one to start making the claim that we should go after Chuck Hayes not me. Soul Bro just mentioned replacing CLee with Patrick Patterson, not me. BMP was the first one to say that we should go after Kelenna Azubuike, not me. I've never said we should go after Cousins or Wall. I did mention that if we did draft up into lottery range, then we should consider Brandon Knight because this kid is a solid PG. But you go ahead and bash just because a KY fan mentions a KY player. I guess that gives me the right to bash anytime someone mentions Speights or Noah or Brewer right?

     

    Go troll somewhere else.

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    I'm really enjoying watching some of the Euro games on ESPN now a days.

     

    I'm a recent futbol fan (my universities college team calls it that, so I've gotten used to calling it that).

     

    Anyways, started enjoying watching the USA team play while it was qualifying for the World Cup in 2010. Then watched Green Street Hooligans (probably not the best soccer movie, but I love it none the less). Then saw Donavon's extra time goal against Angola in the WC and I was absolutely sold.

     

    Now I'm watching MLS, even though their all-stars got royally spanked against Man U, I think.

     

    But we have the beginning stages of qualifying for the 2014 WC starting in like a week. This upcoming Sunday, USA vs Canada. I cannot wait.

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    Okay... I've made up my decision. Should Otis stay and Dwight leave... I will be done with the Magic Organisation... seriously. I'm a die-hard Magic fan since 1992 and can't take it anymore... We lost in the Finals in 95, lost in the Finals in 09. We lost Shaq, we can loose Dwight... the Heat will get their 2nd title in a couple of weeks... and we got what? GA, Steve "The Franchise" Francis... J-Rich... Grant Hill...

     

    Great Post!!!!! Will read again!!!!

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    Didn't see it in the offseason thread until now. But, this is the most positive and encouraging statements we've heard from D12 and his manager. So, it's probably big enough news for its own thread.

     

    OTIS-- get the man the help he needs!

     

    I agree it probably does need its own thread. That post will probably get lost in the craziness of that other thread in a couple of hours.

     

    I think Otis will do his best, but ultimately I think the Magic will be interviewing for a new GM soon.

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    If ownership doesn't care about money, this isn't a bad way to re-secure MagLeeto, who is a solid, young asset. Meanwhile, Miller is terrible at this point in his career. Still he's better than M. Allen or Bass at center.

     

    EDIT: Substituting Patterson for Lee would be fine by me, too.

     

    How about substituting Patterson for Miller?

     

    CLee/Patterson/Hayes for whatever combination we need to make it work

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