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  1. Soul Bro

    Poll ... Better Career: Lee or Arthur?

    Junkie, actually I said I was okay that we took Lee. I preferred CDR but that was more out of familiarity. Yes, I did want us to trade for Arthur, too. However, after some thought, I found myself asking, "How many 216 pound power forwards make it in this league?" Even Jamison is 235+ pounds and he is a rare exception. IMO, Arthur has a huge uphill battle to climb to make it in the NBA.
  2. Soul Bro

    Poll ... Better Career: Lee or Arthur?

    quote: Chad Ford on Darko Milicic:"At just 17, Darko is Europe's version of LeBron James." http://insider.espn.go.com/nbadraft/draft/tracker/playe...18423&draftyear=2003
  3. Soul Bro

    Poll ... Better Career: Lee or Arthur?

    quote: Originally posted by ball junkie:I don't know who is going to have a better career but here is what Chad Ford said about the two players when giving an Otis a grade on our one lone draft selection: quote: Analysis: Lee was a "need" pick and a solid one. He can score a variety of ways, and the Magic needed a 2. But he wasn't the best player on the board. Darrell Arthur, for instance, would have been a better pick. I'm not down on Lee, but he's not a guy who can put them over the top. For the record, he graded us a B- . http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?c...e=DraftGrades-080627 Ford is a moron. He had D. Jordan as a top 10 pick less than a month ago. And to his grade remarks, Arthur would have put us "over the top?"
  4. Soul Bro

    Poll ... Better Career: Lee or Arthur?

    I chose Lee. Why? The more I read about the kid, the more I like him. I think he can be a solid NBA SG for years. I didn't choose Arthur for two reasons. First, he is a shrimp, or should I say noodle, at 6'9'' 216 pounds. I weigh more than this cat at 6'5'' and 220 pounds, and I am pretty thin. Second, his motor often is questioned. Honestly, had you asked me yesterday who I would have rather had, I would have said Arthur. But I have changed my opinion based on the apparent readiness and skill of Lee versus the noodle-likeness and questioned motor of Arthur. Time will tell who will be the better pro.
  5. Soul Bro

    Poll ... Better Career: Lee or Arthur?

    Let it be put on record ...
  6. Soul Bro

    i just want to know one thing...

    quote: Originally posted by Marc Acres 3:16: quote: Originally posted by Jareth Cutestory:We have trade, the MLE (which can be split into 2), and the vets min. Who knows who might become available as well during camp. Some vet bigs may get released and come to us for cheap due to teams looking to give their rookies playing time. Like I said in another thread, if Otis doesn't deliver on a solid PF during free agency, then sign me up on the "Otis is a moron" bandwagon. There has to be more to it then just what happened last night. I felt that same way going into last season and into the trade deadline last season, there has to be more to it. I keep saying that but when the opportunities are out there for the world to see, there is never more to it. Don't discount Cookie, Marc
  7. I think a sign-and-trade of Dooling, JJ, and a future 1st could possibly work. It is no secret that the Heat love Dooling. Could Miami do better? Sure, but they would probably have to take back more contracts (think Hinirch, etc.), which I've heard they are reluctant to do. Know this, Otis and SVG covet Haslem.
  8. Soul Bro

    No Big man in he draft???

    "Donnie Nelson said the Mavs were 'active' late in the first round and at various points in the second round. But teams wanted more cash for picks than Mark Cuban was willing to cough up. 'We didn't feel the price was right,' Nelson said." http://mavsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/06/picks-w...-for-mavs-blood.html I apologize if this has already been posted. It is VERY relevant to this discussion. If Mark Cuban wouldn't shell out money for a late first or early second rounder b/c the price was too high, the price was too high, imo. Hate on Otis, hate on Cuban.
  9. Soul Bro

    Today's NBA DRAFT 2008 Thread - How did everyone do?

    Guys, settle down. We have a Warlock who trains with bears.
  10. Soul Bro

    Today's NBA DRAFT 2008 Thread - How did everyone do?

    I wish so badly we would have drafted CDR. He is a baller. I hope we made the right pick.
  11. Soul Bro

    Pre-Draft trades hurt Magic's plan?

    I've wanted CDR all along. If we get him, I will be satisfied.
  12. Soul Bro

    You we call for Otis' head if he drafts....

    As for me, if we pick any international player (with the exception of Batum), I will be a disappointed.
  13. Soul Bro

    You we call for Otis' head if he drafts....

    quote: Originally posted by StokesW:As a lifelong Gator fan, the answer to this question is Marreese Speights. He's lazy, lazy, lazy. If he is the pick, I'll come at Otis hard. WOW
  14. Soul Bro

    Call Your Shot - The 2008 Draft

    quote: Originally posted by ball junkie:Come on people. I'm interested in the predictions of others! Acres? Soul Bro? Fat Pat? Robo? Anybody else? Re-read the thread, Junkdog.
  15. Soul Bro

    NY/ORL draft night trade?

    Pass. Crawford is a terrible shot selector and plays no defense.
  16. Soul Bro

    Call Your Shot - The 2008 Draft

    I believe it will be between Lee and CDR, and I think Otis will ultimately pick Lee.
  17. Soul Bro

    Waz up everybody!

    Erik, welcome back!
  18. He would be great at the 4 for us. Zaza and he bothered the heck out of KG in the playoffs.
  19. ``We put more into the sit-down, face-to-face interviews with these kids than we do with the workouts because we
  20. Soul Bro

    Tinsley for sale

    In terms of his play, he can be outstanding. I can surely see why you bring him up. Others solid fans on this board have brought him up in the past couple of months, too (i.e. Ball Junkie).
  21. Soul Bro

    Tinsley for sale

    No way we go after him. He is always injured or in trouble with the law, the two things we loathe.
  22. Soul Bro

    A Quick Hello

    Welcome, Marc!
  23. quote: Originally posted by ufballer86:if there is any way that we can swing a trade for him we have to do it. a frontcourt of lewis, smith, and mighty dwight would be unstoppable for a long time. turk, redick, cook, and 2 future 1st for smith resigned at 12 mill/yr Exactly
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