Project Darko

quote: Originally posted by jack daniel 999:Darko made his bed now he needsto lay in it... What makes any body think he'd want to be here after we turned him down for the money he was trying to get. What makes anybody think Otis would want him here after what they made him go thru. Even tho I like him... we are moving on and you don't go backwards to go foward especially since we're so close. After having to deal with Mem. for a year, i think Darko would be super happy to go anywhere else. And i think Darko was kinda bummed when Orl. didn't want him. If the deal is right Otis would do it. I'm sure he has thick skin. It'd be cornholio that would have to bite any bullets.

Signing Lewis for this kind of $$$$ is STUPID. He is not 9 mil. better than Hedo. Coulda got Pietrus, mopete, and keep Darko. But no they upgrade the 3, which is our best depth. Signing Lewis for all this $$$ is going to be a hated thing, in just a few monthes.

quote: Originally posted by MagicmaninMiami: quote: Originally posted by Marc Acres 3:16:Sorry Emory, that one went a little over the edge, I pulled it so we can leave the thread open. Marc, What in the world are you apologizing for? A little over the edge? The terms of service PLAINLY spell out what isn't allowed. So that and all the F U posts should be gone as well. Tidy it up guys as I 've said before this is an offical Orlando Magic board not your frat house. Young kids should have no problem coming on and talking about their team without seeing all this moronic material. I'm sure if I sent the screenshots I have of these pages to the Magic organization and asked them what kind of site they are running they'd be horrified. In short clean it up or they will send 'em then choirgirl....they'll laugh too.

At this point i want him traded. Orl is wasting his assets. I'm sick of watching him watch the others play, as they ignore him. There's gotta be a decent S&T out there somewhere...FREE DARKO from this low post hell. They've completely ignored his versatility, and forced him into the low post. For why...to keep his value down. Shady pricks.

Any word on the serbian gangsters leg?

Once Darko is signed, whether it's here or elsewhere, i can assure you you'll see more freedom in his game. I'll go as far saying, had he signed that deal this summer, we'd see alot more offensive freedom with Darko. He was put on this "low post only leash" to keep his value down. That high low between D&D this orginization hyped, and promised us during the offseason, has been not been seen. Which makes no sense...unless you're taking someone out of there comfort zone, to keep value down. How impressed are you with Darko as a low post only player? How impressed were you last year, and during the WC's, when Darko was not FORCED into the post, 20+ lbs heavier? I can't wait until next year. When he's got a signed deal, and his assetts can be utilized, instead of hidden.

quote: Originally posted by Tough Break There:Darko should have been starting from game one...It would be interesting to see how well he'd be playing right now if Hill had done that. That's half the point. The Magic can NOT have his price rise, and still do what they want to do.

Steve Blake, and Pietrus.

I can't believe so many people want him on this team. Are highlights what you're interested in, or a winning team? Vince has never done much winning. He's lazy, and shoots too much, and thinks he's privilidged. Just because you have talent, doesn't mean you can win, he's proven that. Yeah...let him come to make his last big payday, while he takes it easy jacking up shots. I'd much prefer a young team, with charachter and work ethic. Instead of some entitled type of highlight player. Signing Vince Carter will be highly REGRETTABLE. It may take a year or so, but you'll see.

quote: Originally posted by MagicFanBen: quote: Originally posted by Draco: quote: Originally posted by Project Darko:I understand where you're coming from with him not having a sidekick in the past. But (there's always a but), i don't think the magic are contenders yet. Still a couple years away yet imo. By the time the young players are ready, he'll be beyond his prime. So what good will it have done? Maybe selling tix for a while, and getting some love from sportscenter. I just remember all the "is Grant enabling our offense" talk a few weeks back. And i believe Vince's presence would lead folks to be asking similar ???s again, in the future. The key youngs on this team, are still a couple years away. And the end of Vince's dominance is only a couple years away. To me that's bad timing. I agree with you PC, im glad im not the only one that sees a potential disaster situation here. Sure, we will be a lock for the playoffs but we will lose games thanks to VC jacking 30+ shots. You guys are both fools. I see alley-oop pass to Dwight dunks just like in the All-Star game. Did you not see Vince make the perfect pass to Dwight? Geesh Vince took the Raptors 1 game from the finals and he had ZERO help. If you think we are ever going to win a championship without a guy on the wing that can take over a game you are crazy. Ariza will be that guy HOPEFULLY in the future but he has a couple years to go. Carter is that GUY NOW and would more than likely improve Dwight as a player as well. Pffft to that pass. Any professional can make an 'oop pass...you coulda made that 'oop pass. I have a hard time admiring people that 'don't leave it all out there'. This just happens to be my opinion of Vince. He's a glorified highlight reel chucker, with a ton of talent...whom seems to give a chit, about half the time. Nope, don't come here to coast (or is it "cruise control") your way into retirement.

I understand where you're coming from with him not having a sidekick in the past. But (there's always a but), i don't think the magic are contenders yet. Still a couple years away yet imo. By the time the young players are ready, he'll be beyond his prime. So what good will it have done? Maybe selling tix for a while, and getting some love from sportscenter. I just remember all the "is Grant enabling our offense" talk a few weeks back. And i believe Vince's presence would lead folks to be asking similar ???s again, in the future. The key youngs on this team, are still a couple years away. And the end of Vince's dominance is only a couple years away. To me that's bad timing.