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Imagine for example that Dwight had signed his extension long ago, allowing the front office to not try to win a title by bringing in certain players (ie. Hedo and Vince), instead playing for when Deron's contract is up, keeping 1st round picks, etc. I am not certain of exact salary cap issues, but you can see my point. Tbh, I feel that the Magic right now and the Cavs before, where pseudo-forced to put themselves in position because their super-stars were unwilling to commit. It puts pressure for teams to get results NOW, without a good base, which rarely works in sports with caps. I think one of the secrets of the Spur's success, as can be seen by the fact that they don't win back to back, but every other year during their prime, was the knowledge that Tim Duncan was there and wouldn't have a cow. (Ie. He is mature about these things.) They could legit contend for a title (and win) and then next year be a 3-4 seed while they reset a bit and not have it be the end of the world. It lead to long term stability of their franchise.

Remember the days as a Magic fan where the out of the league for 6 months Vernon Maxwell signing was going to make us better?

Fixed.

I was there with you thinking Dwight was different, but have had signs that he's like the majority of athletes out there. He has thrown his coach and his teammates under the bus during crunch playoff times. He whines like a b*tch at refs CONSTANTLY. He leads the league in techs (I know Lebron does twice as much and doesn't get any, but it's the point), he has been suspended, he has boned the cheerleaders and had a child from one, and the big city lights are calling him because he wants the limelight. Also, he is terribly immature and has the "coddled since age of 12" mentality. And he wants what he wants when he wants it just because he's Dwight.

I would not boo in game. I was more thinking during introductions. It would be classless to boo him helping the team in game.

He deserves to be booed. I would not hold it against Dwight if he played out the terms that he agreed to in his contract. He has no obligation to us past his contract, but doing it like this is a b*tch move. And don't give me the "he's letting us get something for him." He would need to sign and trade at season's end anyway to get max money.

Tbh, I am getting sick of his attitude also. Don't get me wrong, I want him back. But it has altered by view about him fundamentally. I think he deserves to be booed as well, especially with the reports that he is very upset he didn't get traded and he hasn't recanted his demands in any way. I can't stand how he isn't willing to man up and is busy trying to save face. Edit: And I think the lockout really hurt us. It let Dwight stew in his own juices for far too long.

I am soooooo interested what Dwight's reception will be first preseason and first game.

That could still be done with a sign and trade.

I can't imagine the reception he would get.

Disagree totally. Be a man and play out the contract you agreed to. He is obligated to his contract and the team that owns it. I would have cheered and been a fan of Dwight if he had done it like that.

That's kinda like saying it's fun to get into a car accident just so you can see bright lights and listen to sirens.

This is totally not funny. Fundamentally, this is a about a game. He should not have to worry about his safety.

:panicworker: My head is going to explode.

I can't believe I fell for the BS that "Dwight is different." He's the same womanizing, kid out of wedlock, prima donna like the rest of the NBA stars.

I wonder how Jameer, "his best bud", feels about this.

Thanks. :)

WHERE ARE YOU WATCHING THIS FROM?

I swear you are trolling us.

Btw, as a fan, if Dwight played out his contract then decided he wanted to go somewhere else, I would have no hard feelings and would be a fan when he returns. However, if he truly is requesting a trade, I have a major issue with him not willing to play out his contract.

What channel?

What channels/internet link?

How did we move from hoping to get a pick or two FOR THE BEST PLAYER ON THE PLANET, to us getting Iggy?

The one thing J-Rich is good for are 4 points plays at clutch moments. You have to give him that much at least.