MagicMan1979

Thanks so much for taking all the time to summarize this CT. I didn’t think Oholic was right about two picks this year. It was a slight overpay for Bane but honestly doesn’t look bad at the moment. Also I love Bane soooo…..FTP!

Wow poor Indiana got cute with that trade for Zubac and got burned bad. They most likely won’t be a juggernaut like many expected. I’m glad with the order overall.

What makes you think they would ever do that though? I’ve never read anything about anyone being unhappy with JJ.

I think the goal is to have a top for 5-6 team so that you have a chance to win it all. That is what my post was about earlier today. You never can know what matchups present themselves, teams getting unlucky injuries at the bad times in The Playoffs etc. Getting to The Finals or ECF gives you a chance to win it all.

Why would he ever leave the glamour franchise of The NBA for the Orlando Magic? He has Luka to coach on that team also instead of Paolo and Franz.

It’s all fun and entertainment for us fans. You were talking about not being against a first time head coach earlier this morning and I read that article so I thought I’d share a name that fits that mold. I get that you hate Weltman like several other posters. You can have someone you like more than others though as a fan with the information we have. Your opinion wont make a difference to the FO. Don’t worry if you make the wrong choice no one will remember or really care :P

https://orlandomagicdaily.com/nba-players-poll-sends-clear-warning-orlando-magic-coaching-favorite What do you think of Sean Sweeney with The Spurs? I honestly don’t know who I want. I think I’d prefer Bud over Donovan and Thibs. But it’s not by much to be honest.

We are definitely not good enough even with a healthy roster. I agree with you on that one. Just getting to the second round this year with our flaws would have been an accomplishment. But it’s rare to never get out of the first round and all of the sudden win it all or even make The Finals.

Just making The Finals gives you a better chance to win a Championship. Toronto should never have beaten The KD/ Steph Warriors but they did because of injuries at the wrong moment. Dirk’s Mavericks shouldn’t have beat The Heatles on paper but they did. Detroit shouldn’t have beaten The Shaq and Kobe Lakers as they were the heavy favorite and three time champion. Last year Indiana shouldn’t have been in game 7 against OKC but the did and could have won if their best player didn’t tear his achilles tendon. There are a ton of these in NBA History. I don’t think OKC is going to win 5 in a row or anything like that in my opinion. They probably will be the first back to back champions in several years though. Getting there first is an accomplishment and gives you a good chance to win it all.

We could always trade him and Suggs for a difference maker. Black as the intriguing young prospect with Suggs as the high salary. I’d rather wait to see if Black takes another leap with a new coach for a couple of months next year to be clear. I also wouldn’t sign him this summer unless it is very team friendly. We should just wait until he is a restricted free agent next summer in my opinion.

I agree with you man. Let’s play Paolo like a power forward for the majority of the game. He has been asking for this for years now.

You’re probably right about starting Suggs with a new coach. We could always start Black or one the free agents you mentioned though. I was at both game 4 and game 6. I just can’t get the Suggs stink off my clothes for those two games. Lol

Great ideas and a very likely path. I would like to move Suggs to the bench if we have to keep him. Maybe the new coach can talk him into a Caruso type of role? He could also rehab some of his trade value potentially. I’d let Black get to restricted free agency next year. Let him have a prove it year and actually negotiate for once.

He had three teams with a top 10 offenses and Durant was only on one team. Chicago’s roster wasn’t great and never had a decent offensive player. He also won two championships in college. I like your Jason Kidd idea. Ujiri is still living off his Hail Mary season with Kawaii. His Toronto teams other than that never did much.

Yay the fun part of the season…trade ideas! I think the way you’re both thinking is the right approach. The other option is waiting how the first few months play out with a new coach. Then going after a distressed asset hoping Suggs etc rehab their trade value. You’ve heard the same names I’m sure: Kyrie, Dejounte Murray, Schroeder, VanVleet, Morant etc. I think going after Coby or Simons via free agency is the more realistic and smarter move.