Soul Bro

First off, before stating my opinion, anyone else notice how wrong Hollinger's projected stats were/are for players already in the league? I am not sure this supposed system is even close to accurate. Here are some examples: Hollinger's Projected 3-year PER vs. Actual 3-Year PER 1. Josh Howard: 14.31 vs. 19.37 2. Tashaun Prince: 12.52 vs. 16.22 3. Raymond Felton: 16.29 v. 13.85 Those numbers aren't just slightly off, they are millions off. Anyway, as to the argument of Speights vs. CDR or Lee, I am on an island. I still favor CDR over both Speights and Lee. Having watched lots of Memphis games last year, CDR was the go-to guy on the most productive and competitive team last year. Moreover, he tore up the NCAA tourney on both ends of the floor. He finishes well with both hands and is a crafty master at creating his own shot. For the Magic, he could play the 2 or the 3. My personal hope is that Otis and Dave don't get lost with the work-out warriors. What matters most is what happens (happened) in real games. If it were my money, I'd be investing it in CDR ... the best two-way SG in college ball last year.

quote: Originally posted by TheRevTy:Imagine if Jameer was given the green light to play as he desired. What would his stats look like? Apart from 2 times in his career (That stretch at the end of the season when Francis was traded, and these past playoffs) Jameer has been told to fit in. The reason he plays so well when his back is against the wall and his starting spot is being challenged is he says "screw the system, I'm gonna show what I can do." Kid can play with the best of them. Stan needs to watch LOTS of tape of the Spurs to see how they use Tony Parker. Jameer has that kind of talent. As a side note, I wish Shard would do the same every now and then. "Screw it, I'm gonna play MY way." I think Jameer can be a Parker, too. Parker is a better penetrator while Jameer is the better shooter.

Who else besides me would love to see Love on the Magic? He is being compared to David West.

Wow. Where is Jameer's year-three PER? Where would he get drafted?

Coming soon (from a board member not named Soul Bro) ...

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Given all of the factors already discussed on this thread, I think it was a decent (right) signing. I was encouraged by Jameer's play in the playoffs when he got starter's minutes, and I believe we would have potentially lost him to Philly this summer had we not re-signed him. Is he slightly overpaid? Perhaps. But the signing gives us (and Dwight) continuity towards the future.

quote: Originally posted by Rodriguez: quote: Originally posted by Soul Bro:I'm back from vacation. Okay, so we need some more inside info. Catman, Rodz, and my inside buddy, let's roll! Bring the goodies! There are some news from PR news paper regarding the Magic asking to Carlos to return to play with them. If that report is true than mean that Otis doesn't have any interest to begin a war bid with Dooling agent. My insider is very Upset with Carlos, he thinks that his family ( wife) are putting a lot pressure to him to takes Orlando offer. Carlos have some hard decission to make. Thanks, Rodz. My buddy needs to man-up and make a call to his top source. It's time.

I'm back from vacation. Okay, so we need some more inside info. Catman, Rodz, and my inside buddy, let's roll! Bring the goodies!

This trade heavily favors Orlando. It's not realistic. Sorry.

Others were mentioned but not earmarked by my friend. My friend stopped the source mid-sentence and asked him how we could afford Maggette? No clear answer was offered.

quote: Originally posted by BRich:Did you hear that? Soul Bro just guaranteed that we're landing Maggette. And if we don't, he'll feel the wrath of Magic Nation! I so badly wish I could let you all in on this source!!! It is driving me nuts!!!

This doesn't me we are going to get him, but it does mean we have eyes for him being in blue and white. IMO, he is exactly what we need ... a go-to guy who can get to the line.

***Breaking*** I was just relayed info from a high Magic source that the Magic DO have interest in Maggette. In fact, he was the first name mentioned by the source regarding targeted FAs.

The guy I think we have a better chance of getting for the MLE is Jamison. He's gotten paid and is quite a bit older. Plus, he smiles a lot and so does Dwight (wink).

quote: Originally posted by KillingInTheNameOf:I don't know if this is good news for us, but it is for somebody. Maggette didn't opt out to re-sign with LA & I doubt he did so with unrealistic expectations either. Killin', I disagree. He opted out b/c his current contract would only let him sign a 3 year/24 million dollar extension. Now he can re-sign with the Clips for a longer, more lucrative deal.

I think a lot of people on here are delusional. Maggette will cost a lot. His numbers compare well to Rashard's before he came and how much did he cost? Corey is easily one of the best slashers in the league. This last year he got to the line more than anyone besides Dwight. IMO, he is probably looking for 12+ million/year. And after thinking about it more, there is no way the Magic pony that up. No way. IMO, the only way we land Corey is if he takes the mid-level, which I don't see happening.

quote: Originally posted by echo4papa: quote: Originally posted by Soul Bro:My guess is it would have to be a sign and trade ... and cost us Hedo. I was thinking the same thing Soul Bro... and I don't think that's a bad thing. Assuming we aquire a secodn draft pick and get a PF and a SG (CDR or Rush) in the draft. We could move Lewis back to SF where he belongs, start Battie at PF until the rookie was up to speed, use Bogans (and Mo if he stays with the team) to back up the SF and SG positions until the other rookie is ready, then keep them in the SF back up roll. No need to resign Dooling in that scenario (Not crazy about him in the backup PG position), and we would still have the MLE to try to get a decent back up PG wouldn't we? Jameer/MLE Acquistion Maggette/Draft Pick/Mogans Lewis/Mogans Battie/Draft Pick/Lewis Dwight/Gortat/Battie Echo, nice post. Totally agree.

My guess is it would have to be a sign and trade ... and cost us Hedo.

Haha, you are a dawg. To me, this article said absolutely nothing worth reading that hasn't already been written. Is this a Magic poster? I guarantee one thing. He reads this board.

quote: Originally posted by Nyce_1: quote: Originally posted by Lewis4thewin: quote: Originally posted by Nyce_1: quote: -A word on Gilbert Arenas, who filed the paperwork to opt out on Friday: Everything I can gather tells me that he will be in a Wizards uniform next season. I see the Wizards offering as much as it takes to keep him - yes, that means the max - and him taking it. - That said, I see two darkhorses out there and I do mean darkhorses. 1. Arenas is notoriously quirky, he grew up in Los Angeles and loves the Lakers. Just throwing that out there. Obviously, he'd have to take way less to pull such a move but he'd also know that he'd make a ton of money back in marketing. 2. Arenas is very close with Orlando GM Otis Smith from Smith's days with Golden State. With Howard, Lewis and Turkoglu, the Magic has pieces in place. The downside, other than taking less money, would be that Orlando is not a big market and I see Arenas wanting to go no smaller than DC. http://blog.washingtonpost.com/wizardsinsider/2008/06/workouts_continue_1.html I wouldn't mind Arenas as our SG and getting a true PF so we could bring Turk off the bench. I know its a pipedream, but who cares; "The offseason, where pipedreams happen" lol. If he was worried about going to a potential championship team then i would think that LA would have the upperhand on us due to the fact that they are in the finals now. True, but Arenas LOVES the spotlight. Going to LA will put him in the shadows of #24. If he comes here, he'll be "that guy". Also, his favorite player of all-time is Penny Hardaway. What could make him more happy then to be to Dwight, what Penny was to Shaq. (Arenas + Dwight) + Jameer + Rashard + Turk = DYNASTY All we need is Haslem Great find! I'm certain Gilbert would love to play in Orlando. Yet I don't see how in the world we could get him.

Up in CT today, I ate so many lil' tomatoes. Juicy, red, and delicious. Mmm-mmm, so good, so satisfying, unlike our last two first round picks.

"Hi Kurt Thomas. It's Dwight, aka Superman, the Manchild. Will you guard my back in the post with the likes of Batman, Warlock, and Cookie Monster? You are guaranteed cartoon status."

*Edit* What did that SOURCE scream ... "HE CAN'T SHOOT!" He can't pass, either. While I like him as a prospect, I could never see him starting or playing much with Dwight.

First round, Pick #22 Orlando Mario Chalmers Position: PG Height: 6-2 Weight: 170 Age: 22 School: Kansas The skinny: With Carlos Arroyo and Keyon Dooling both hitting the free-agent market this summer, the Magic could hedge their bets with Chalmers -- a sweet-shooting, hard-defending floor leader who can play both the 1 and the 2. http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?c...age=MockDraft-080609