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quote: Originally posted by KillingInTheNameOf: quote: Originally posted by Tough Break There:And I don't think Kirk Hinrich is all that good. You don't have much company here. quote: Duhon's another one of these guys that was good in college but won't translate to the pros. He's been in the league 4 years. Trust me, he's been every bit as consistent as Jameer. They just play different games. quote: When has Duhon ever been a "floor general" in this league? His entire career even if nobody will confuse him with Paul, Williams, Nash, or Kidd. Put him on the floor without what is essentially another PG in Hinrich and you'll see more floor leadership than he has displayed. quote: And beyond that, he may be taller than Meer, but he's actually listed as lighter. How's that going to help him against Billups? At least Jameer is sturdy. Jameer is a weak defender who struggles against everybody. Duhon is a solid defender who forces all PG to earn it. That's an improvement. quote: I mean, Duhon may be an allright back-up option at point, but let's not paint him as defensive mastermind and team leader. Duhon was voted team captain as freaking Rookie in Chicago & again during his second season. I realize the guy isn't Chris Paul and I'm not trying to make him out to be. But, you are making pointless arguments against him. Hey no offense, but the the title of this tread is STARS eye Orlando, Duhon is alright but he aint no star.

Yes Corey is time to come back home.we missed you too bud..

Magic 115 Wizanators 92

This has got to be the best tread ever.Just cant stop laughing.Nice job you all.

Is there anybody else in this board,other than me, that think that a front line of Howard and Okafur would be unstopable. I think he can be had for a little over the MLE.Hedo at the point why not?

What the hek, why not. JJ does look kind of lonely at the end of the bench, some company would be nice.

quote: Originally posted by D-BoFats:To be honest, I just pulled that stat out of my arse, but it sounds about right -- if you just look at it. I don't know the exact numbers or rankings, but let's just say Hedo would be a lot higher on the list. Hillarious I cant stop laughing.

Rashard is a class act,there wasnt a better match for this team. VC= old,Gwallace= can not get out of injured list,Lewis = unselfish natural scorer-perfect fit.

quote: Originally posted by Give Me Redick All Day:Blah, blah, blah... I get the idea. But who cares? Do we really need a scapegoat for the Magic? WE'RE THE 3RD BEST TEAM IN THE CONFERENCE! Jesus Christ on a stick; you guys act like our season is over because we didn't make a trade! Look at our roster, we have 3 PF/C's... Auggie has proven that he deserves some playing time if only for the fact that he hustles his *** off. And when Gortat has been sharpened, he will be a valuable assest. And Garrity, well, he's just meat. You guys need to, for real, get over yourselves with this self-serving diatribe crap. The only thing I saw written down there, in that 1500 word essay, was "I like the way I write, I think I'm the bee's knees, me, me, MEEEEEEEEE". I said it once, and I'll say it again: GET OVER IT! The third best team in the east,wow that makes you what the 13th best team in the league. yea i am thrilled.

quote: Originally posted by Tough Break There: quote: The point you are missing with the expirings is that it was our last chance to add an impact player. Kurt Thomas is an impact player? Who could we have gotten that's an impact player? I take it you were working the phones over the past week. quote: The other point regarding Jameers' contract many fail to grasp is that we could have actually been players again in FA if Otis was going to allow these contracts to expire. What? quote: The funning thing about Darko is that he's been up and down this year and many are labeling him a bust again. Face it, Darko never has and never will live up to his potiential. He's a slug. He can't even average a double/double on a team that misses a billion shots and has no other low-post prescense. And I was a big Darko fan. quote: Otis gets some credit for pushing Hill out. He gets more than just some credit. He led the charge to can a coach that was killing this team against the wishes of some factions in ownership. That alone gives him leverage for the future to me. quote: How much does Otis pay you? Just my opinion. Try refuting it at anytime. whait a minute I think this is Otis,hey otis is it really you? Man you really mess up, once again you have proven that you are way over youre head with this GM gig,I guess that by your logic the Suns-the spurs-the lakers and Dallas just gave their seasons away, they added their inpact players and now they are screw, they have lost their chemestry. maybe now we have a chance to beat them right.Yea sure we will wait untill the summer we know you have a big plan.some of us fans think you are clueless,I wonder what gave us that idea.

quote: Originally posted by Tough Break There: quote: Yea pretty fun being the best 4th team in the league, wow how much fun, heck why do anything at all. Lets just keep this same team and open the new building with what we have, what the heck this is so much fun. I guess you haven't been a Magic fan very long. It's been well over a decade since we've been the 3rd best team in the East, I'm very happy with it. quote: No sir. Two more years after this year at around 15 mil per. Ouch. sure thats why the NBA champs just made a trade,to get better.thats right the world champs just got better. you should always try to get better not be contempt with a decent team, you want a great team. I dont know what this have to do with anyting but I have been a fan since 1994,we are a decent team, if you have a chance to make us a great team then do it, no excuses, you should always want to be the best. not be contemp with being the third best team in the weak eastern conference.

quote: Originally posted by Tough Break There:Drew Gooden is always very good against us as well. They actually just gave away the only two role players that kill us on that team. I get the feeling we won't be seeing the Cavs in anything other than the Conference Finals. And if we make it that far....I'd be pretty happy no matter what happens. Yea pretty fun being the best 4th team in the league, wow how much fun, heck why do anything at all. Lets just keep this same team and open the new building with what we have, what the heck this is so much fun.

quote: Originally posted by The Truth:The Truth knows Hedo has been our most consistent player but why oh why is the Magic management no packaging him and some contracts for Artest or Kiralenko??? Again, Hedo has been the most consistent but I don't see Orlando shipping Lewis off this soon...although if they could get rid of that contract The Truth would be all for it...but picking up Artest or AK47 gives them a defensive monster. DO IT The Truth is tired of this team getting The Truth's hopes up only to brain fart itself into being happy with winning the worst division in the league and being knocked out in the 1st round. Let Darko and Diener walk for NOTHING...overpay the 3...Do nothing at this deadline with all the expiring contracts...at the end of his deal watch JJ walk cause he wants to play more. The management here needs to grow some balls and make a move. Amen, brother could not say it better than that.

quote: Originally posted by Tough Break There: quote: A trade of Arroyo and Garrity for Kurt Thomas WORKS. DOOLING WAS NOT INVOLVED. Arroyo = $4 mil Garrity = $3.9 mil ----------------- Thomas = $8 mil Where the heck is Dooling in there???????? @%^* I swear, you guys must be Otis' children or something. GDI. So if Meer or Dooling go down who plays PG for us in the playoffs? d#m thats bad luck,I would put JJ.

missed it anything important?

isnt arroyo your third string PG.

quote: Originally posted by Drunk on Mystery: quote: Originally posted by Rico: quote: Originally posted by Drunk on Mystery: quote: Originally posted by fan for too long:This years if the Heat does not switch with us. Deal. Of course, now your team is in the luxury tax next year with just 11 people on roster, and still over the CAP the following year with just 5 people under contract, so you're going to be hard pressed to add quality, outside the draft. Oh well, have fun with Wilcox! We'll have fun signing Elton Brand! I dont understand your logic here,how in the world would we be able to sign a player like Brand and not go over the luxury tax, what difference would have made trading for wilcox now and getting Brand over the summer. you are going to lose players anyways, I mean isnt that what Boston did they got their core players and then added fillers. I was pretending to be Seattle. That trade, along with the Wally trade, would put Seattle $Texas under the Cap, along with a bunch of draft picks. So, if Seattle had made that trade, they'd then be able to make several first round picks, and sign Elton Brand or a like talented FA. well thats the whole deal for seattle expirings to sign a big free agent in the summer,but we would be a lot better with wilcox on our roster,Ill bet you that a team of Howard,Wilcox,Shard,Hedo,Nelson would be a hell of a lot better than a team with Brand {bad knees} Durant,and a bunch of rookies. remember we are young to, who is going to have more fun your team or mine.

quote: Originally posted by Drunk on Mystery: quote: Originally posted by fan for too long:This years if the Heat does not switch with us. Deal. Of course, now your team is in the luxury tax next year with just 11 people on roster, and still over the CAP the following year with just 5 people under contract, so you're going to be hard pressed to add quality, outside the draft. Oh well, have fun with Wilcox! We'll have fun signing Elton Brand! I dont understand your logic here,how in the world would we be able to sign a player like Brand and not go over the luxury tax, what difference would have made trading for wilcox now and getting Brand over the summer. you are going to lose players anyways, I mean isnt that what Boston did they got their core players and then added fillers.

I have seen and heard a lot already, no more excuses Otis needs to go.

Ok time to start the official fire otis smith tread.

Exellent read, welcome back MC

I am sorry but Thomas doesnt make any sense,first he would be a quik fix wich Otis said he doesnt want,second why trade expirings for expirings makes no sense for either team, third the guy is 100 years old how much gas is left in the tank.WILCOX or bust.

Who wins a shoot out betwen Daniel Gibson and JJ Redick? I say Redick takes him,not because he is on my team, heck he barely plays, but I think Redick would take him.what do you think?

quote: Originally posted by Soul Bro:The Lakers are said to want a true SF (http://www.hoopsworld.com/HeadlineStories.asp?hd=20080218&lc=NBA#STORY_5796). The perfect trade for both teams would be Rashard for Odom. They get a true SF, while we get a nice PF and shed Shard's big contract. Starters: Nelson Evans Turk Odom Howard Moreover, we could still use our expirings, JJ, and maybe a pick to secure either Miller or Maggette. Will it happen? No. Still a man can dream. Soul relax man Rashard is not going anywere man,he has not shown us what he is capable of doing jet,give this guy 15 to 20 attempts a night move the hell out of his way and look out. I say go with wilcox or villanueva both this teams want salary cap relief,and If somebody on this board thinks that AK47 doesnt play deffense you better stop whatever it is your smoking, this guy is lockdown shot blooking machine. if we have a chance and that is a big if, but if we do we should go for the slam dunk.

unfreaking real, it was over from the first dunk Dwight made.