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    Not that difficult.  Take Kuminga at 5 and Bouknight at 8.  If not available then take Keon Johnson at 8.  Why the Moody love with Magic fans I do not get.  I should not be surprised because many people here thought in 2016 after signing Biyombo and trading for Ibaka that the Magic were going to do this twin tower thing and going to be good.    No basketball acumen at all

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    33 minutes ago, O_SteveO said:

    I think Kuminga could be a lot better at getting to the rim than Gordon. He may also end up being a better overall player, or he may not. That said, I think a lot of people’s fears (mine included,) is that none of these young guys will be in a position to develop or reach their potential without playmakers around them. We sorely need 1.) at least one more shot creator, cause who knows when Fultz will be back, and 2.) shooters to space the floor for good looks. Someone who hasn’t been mentioned much is Harris. If he could play at a respectable level, that could help our offense a lot, but I thought he was awful with us so far. 

    Kuminga and either Bouknight or Keon are shot creators.  Get Markelle back healthy to guide these young guys and be his best role as a floor general.  We can all nit pick about this and that but this is a work in progress and will not happen overnight.  Harris is an afterthought to me.  Expiring contract and trade chip at best.  

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    24 minutes ago, hootie249 said:

    I can admit we probably didn't develop Gordon.

    However at this level it's mental. Gordon didn't have it. No confidence in his shot...which looks fine by the way. Also no inside game,post moves...that's on him. Body too skinny, no elite first step to blow by defenders to the rim 

    Does Kuminga have that step?

    Kuminga is big, fast, athletic,  and physical.   I have a question.  Why do we keep comparing former Magic players and failures to players in this draft?  I understand we don't want to make the same mistakes but these are different players and different circumstances.  

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    7 minutes ago, CTMagicUK said:

    If you think drafting Corey Kispert at 8 is reasonable. Consider drafting Joe Weiskamp at 33 instead. As good a shooter, less draft capital.

     

     

    Who thinks Corey Kispert at 8 is reasonable?  Lol.  For a change WeltHam should acquire an extra 2nd or two and take advantage of this deep draft.  

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    30 minutes ago, Franchise408 said:

    I'm a little late, but with Philly getting bounced out in the 2nd round again, and us getting the 5th overall pick, once again we see that tanking is a failed philosophy that should never be intentionally utilized. Tanking doesn't work.

    It worked out pretty well for Detroit.  You say it doesn't work but what is the alternative?  

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    4 minutes ago, Mike1989 said:

    Isaac and Gordon both showed a fair stroke in college, yet neither player has developed into consistent shooters and are unlikely to become prolific outside shooters.

    Sometimes players can develop their shooting, and shot selection can improve with age and experience, but there are more examples of players that don’t. 

    The way this team has been built in recent years I’d like to see us try to draft players that can shoot and score, rather than pin our hopes on fixing and improving their shooting. 

    So what.  Just because Isaac and Gordon didn't that doesn't automatically mean Kuminga won't.  Who else are you drafting at 5 that as you say can shoot and score?

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    6 minutes ago, Magicman28 said:

    Kuminga can’t shoot and questionable feel for the game. It isn’t going to be exciting. It’s going to be ugly.

    He is only 18 and his shot doesn't look that bad.  Uber athletic and finishes well with both hands.  He has questionable shot selection at times but that can be fixed.  

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    Just now, JJZFL said:

    What is your take on his post?   You think Clifford decided to leave because he thought this team had good prospects?

    Clifford's niche is taking below average teams and making them better by slowing tempo and playing defense.  He has no patience for younger players.  Bianchi should not be allowed to talk about the Magic on local radio!  This is a good job with a bright future.

     

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    1 minute ago, All Eyes On Me said:

    I dunno.. for one Bianchi is a terrible reporter whose been anti Magic since I was a kid. He seems to love hating the team. Also, there’s way too many unknowns right now to know how long the rebuild will take. I believe it’s deeper with Clifford, I don’t think he agreed with or supported trading Vooch and I think management did that without his sign off.

    Bianchi is an idiot when it comes to talking about the Magic.  Everyone on here has more Magic knowledge then he does!   

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