Soul Bro

Coby White has become a stud. Would love him but doubt Chicago lets him go.

Joseph just seems to play the basic role of setting the table, hitting open shots, and giving us serviceable defense. I'd play him in the starting lineup the rest of the year, too. As for AB, I like him but I'm not even sure he's a PG. And honestly, I'd rather not see Cole again on the court. Lol

With Franz and Paulo on board, we're beyond playing/losing for a lotto pick. I personally like seeing the two continue to grind and get better. Paulo's numbers over his last 10 are very impressive: 27.9, 6.5, 4.1 with shooting lines of 49.2/37.3/80.2.

Franz and Paulo looking like giants!

How Mose takes out Franz and Paulo together and puts in a total bench lineup to end the 1st quarter gets me. Houston then went on a 13-0 run. That little bit right there shows he’s not a great coach. To this end, do we think anyone holds him accountable during the year? I’d be curious to understand what that looks like.

https://www.si.com/nba/magic/news/just-get-one-orlando-magic-believe-momentum-can-build-after-snapping-losing-skid-nba-paolo-banchero-franz-wagner-cole-anthony-damian-lillard-giannis-antetokounmpo-jamahl-mosley-doc-rivers

Credit to Paulo for continuing to get healthy and get better. Also credit to Cole for a great game last night.

QFT +1

I don't think we shut down Franz and Paulo, but I do buy into the definition of insanity. Mose has to somehow adjust. Given what I'm reading, I'm worried Jalen and Mo won't be ready to start next year, so I think it'd be wise to further play and develop the young guys who likely will be here next year (i.e. AB, Jett, and TDS). For instance, let AB start and allow Franz to play point-forward. Maybe even start Jett or TDS. If a real playoff run is not probable, these young guys need reps. At this point, we need to pick a direction and stay consistent with it.

More on the Magic's slump: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6182881/2025/03/07/orlando-magic-losing-streak/

Meanwhile, Suggs' injury is really not good. I didn't realize the recovery period would be so long. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6167485/2025/03/04/jalen-suggs-orlando-magic-surgery/ I think this means that the Magic will have no choice but to find a starting PG heading into next year.

We are now 9/21 in 2025. Not good.

It’s baffling Mose is still playing an 11 man rotation when we’re losing.

Wow… we’re broken and have forgotten how to win.

Paulo really struggles with pressure on the ball up high. They literally have Giddey guarding him.