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quote: Originally posted by ball junkie:Wow! 2 Questions: 1.) Did the Magic know about this before trading him? If so, it looks to be a very shrewd deal on Otis's part. 2.) Isn't there a rule when trading players that you have to pass a physical? How could Trevor pass it without the Lakers finding out? Wow! Damaged goods, unbelievable!! If it is true, aren't you glad, that for a change we outsmarted someone, and was'nt us who got burned???? Iam....

No excuses for Heat fans, they had a full team tonight, and we put 120 points on their ***es, lol

quote: Originally posted by clarkn1237:Yes, you all are correct, I'm saying DON'T TRADE Pat!!! Simple for the fact that if it's SVG style to shoot the 3 ball every other shot, than we need a guy like Pat. Plus nobody ever gives Pat any credit for his D, while he's not going to win any awards any time soon, he still throws his body around on D, and I can't tell you how many times I've seen Pat take a charge, cause he was the first guy back on D. I've always been a Pat fan since we got him from PHX in the Penny trade. Also its not like he's taking up a huge chunk of the salary cap. I think he plays with heart and hustle every game, unlike some of our guys, and he doesn't ask for anything. So go ahead and bash me for sticking up for the guy, but some one has to speak up for him, he never has nor will he ever get any respect. E-Pat isn't a shooter anymore, the guy sucks!!!!!!!!!!

Biggest diference this year, is the spacing, the plaint is free for Dwight to operate; and the pick and roll, from the top of the key, between the point guards and Howard, allow Dwight to have so many easy baskets, compare with Hill, wich have Dwight deep in the paint waiting for the ball, as he was double or triple team, the way it is now; also reduce his turnovers.

quote: Originally posted by God hates Magic fans:Talk about bogus.. Do we have to sit through Durant chucking up jumpers every week? The world is missing out on an amazing player because of ESPN's infatuation with overrated rookies. What would people rather watch, an up tempo game with a unique athletic big, or slop fests with Miami, Houston, and Seattle on all the time? Who cares??, as long as we still winning, is the NBA's loss and our gain. GO MAGIC!!!!!!!!!!

quote: Originally posted by ThisIsTheYear:...is absolutely atrocious. This is by no means a "Doomsday" thread, but ****, that was difficult to watch. The Spurs are a fantastic team, definitely the best in the league, but allowing them to give up 128 points? 13 three's made? 69 points in the second half? Surprise, surprise, our perimeter D killed us. Please don't come in here and say that Trevor could have been our savior, our TEAM defense was a joke. It's not as if these guys were on fire from the perimeter, they were receiving no resistance from our defenders. If we want to face the elite teams in the league, we have GOT to improve on out defense (we played defense?) or else games are going to look very similar to this one. Part of it included mis-matches. Parker completely shredded our interior defense. Jameer and Carlos played very well on the offensive end, but they just got taken to school by this guy. Well, I guess that's the reason that he's the finals MVP, right? Another thing, our starters combined for a whopping 99 pts!!! Our bench......11. Their bench....51. These new guys better get acquainted with our new system, QUICK! There's plenty more to say, but I think this is sufficient for tonight. By the way, Brent Barry for 2007-2008 Magic Killer award!! Jameer became Tony Parker's wife the entire game, lol

Guys don't push the panic button, we will be fine, IMO, we improved the bench, and Ariza wasn't playing, and we are winning. Stop the homerism, he wasn't helping this year, and was riding the pine. Otis did ok, IMO. Evans is the guy that will help us the most, just wait and see.

We will be fine Cook is an upgrade, because the system we run now, someone that will spread the floor, Evans is the Steal of the trade IMO.

quote: Originally posted by Fern1960:Ok, have guys ever notice SVG wearing the same light gray suit and black "crew neck" black shirt every 3rd or 4th game? LOL!!! "We Stand Behind Every Purchase You Make With Us. We Guarantee It". Brian Hill was a sharp dresser, but can't coach worth a lick, lol, Stan is DA MAN....

The only thing we need to do is keep the game close, Doc is a moron, and in a close game, execution is vital, he will handle us the game in a silver platter.

We will win this game fairly easy, too many match ups in our favor, specially Dwight, he will dominate the paint, GO MAGIC!!!!!!!

quote: Originally posted by TheDarkSide:I have the perfect solution to this whole bright house/fsn/ magic organization mess going on. Since the Magic organization stated they feel bad for the fans and they are working hardest to make a deal go threw; I got an idea. Why don

quote: Originally posted by MagicFanBen:Hear me out here...I DVR every game and always watch them twice. During live play I always am asking myself at halftime and after the game what Rashard did other than score. SO for the last few days I decided to take notes and watch all the games again. Here is what I noticed. 1)When there is a Defensive rebound to be had, Rashard is doing 1 of 3 things which I will list in order of what he does the most to the least. He is a) Already running to the offensive end, B) Standing flat footed and not boxing out his man, c) Has both feet firmly cemented to the ground and can not jump more than 6 inches which mean if the rebound does not land in his hands he will not get it. On the other hand, Hedo, Jameer and Bogans are flying to the ball on every rebound. Compare Rashard's effort to Bogans. Keith plays like he has to get every rebound, make every shot and not give his man any separation on defense because he is worried about keeping his job. Whereas Rashard just seems timid and allows his teammates to do the dirty work while he waits to score. On Defense every single time Rashard is guarding the worst player on the other team unless there is a switch that he can not avoid. 80% of the time there is a switch, the man he is guarding drives THROUGH the lane or post him up. If Dwight is not there for help D, his man gets a very high percentage shot. If Dwight brings help then there is a very good chance Dwights man is free and can get an easy pass then shot if he is seen. I know we are winning and I am happy, but I really do not think Rashard lays it all out on the line. He is getting paid to get floor burns, scrapes, scratchs and go to war for the team, not just heave the 3 point shot with the occassional drive to the lane. Your Thoughts? Are you suggesting he is the new Pat Garrity? So far he is been clutch, and we are winning, we knew he has his flaws as a player, but so far he is doing what the Magic is paying him to do.

quote: Originally posted by 30Assists:NJ is ALWAYS a dangerous team. I don't care if you surround Jason Kidd with a bunch of 3rd graders: if he's playing, his team has a chance to win. I hope the Magic don't take this game lightly, but all indicators suggest they should win. I fear them because Jason Kidd, he usually play great against Jameer, or Arroyo, both, it seems they can't stop the guy.

Panicking in Miami, I love it!!!!!!!!! Just wait for us to put the whip on them, lmao!!

quote: Originally posted by Jareth Cutestory:It's live right now. So far this is all that concerns us. quote: Nimesh Patel (Orlando): Is Orlando a legit contender in the East now? They are finally beating the teams they are suppose to and playing great basketball on the road. Chad Ford: (1:23 PM ET ) Dwight Howard is special. Rashard Lewis is playing well. But I'm still not convinced they have enough other horses to go deep. They'll make the playoffs. Likely win their division. But I don't see them as a title contender. http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=18079 Is a realistic evaluation of our current roster, and chances to advance in the playoffs.

The curse was lifted the day Grant Hill hit the door!!!!!!!

quote: Originally posted by Mayhem:Washington and Miami are really helping us out up to this point. I think the Magic will really be tested in the 10 games after New Jersey on Friday: vs. Boston @ New Orleans @ San Antonio vs. Charlotte vs. Miami @ Portland @ Seattle @ Phoenix @ LA Lakers @ Golden State Three games in a row against high quality teams (including Boston and New Orleans back-to-back), then the five game west coast swing to end it. I'm hoping the Magic can pull off 5 or 6 wins and keep their Southeast opponents at a comfortable distance. This team has been phenomenal on the road, no matter who they're playing and it'd be great to get 3 wins on that west coast road trip. Tough strecht of games indeed, but I'm sure we will win AT LEAST 5 of them, we will be fine.

The firings of Brian Hill, and John Weisbrod.

I don't want to see Garrity anymore this year on the court again, never!!!!!!!!!! lmao GO TREVOR!!!!!!!!!!!!

With Ariza playing that well, bye bye Garrity, YESSSS YESSS!!!!!

Let's kick some ***$$$$$$$$$$$$ tonight, GO MAGIC GO MAGIC GO MAGIC!!!!!!!!!!!

Dupont feeling desparate and selling the team to the DeVos family, which up to this date, IMO, never have a competent management team to produce a winner in this town, winning with Shaq was easy. After Shaq, how many playoffs series did we win?? ZEPO, how many years now in a row with a losing record?: 5 seasons. The same management team that gave us Fran Vazquez, Donovan fiasco,number of lottery and mid range picks, that never produce anything positive on the court for us,losing players for nothing to other teams, and then those same players turning the corner and producing in the new enviroment. The same management team, that after securing a new Arena, then forget about the loyal fans, and strike a new tv deal resulting in an aberration, so we the fans can't watch the team on tv, us that we always supported the team, with our money.( ME SEASON TICKET HOLDER FOR 18 YEARS). The rehiring of Brian Hill, to wright a wrong as management said, and then keeping us the fans, hostages, of the Brian Hill reign for two long years,Otis creative financing to secure Darko, so if somebody get hurt, we won't have a froncourt thinner than a piece of paper, the never development of young talent, and on and on, and on...I could keep going, but we all know things won't change a bit, at the end, everything will be the same... So my fellow Magic fans enjoy the mirage of short term success now, eventually things will go back to normal in a Magic Place. Mods did I brake any forum rules?? lol

quote: Originally posted by freedom:Whats up with JJ Redick, why isn't he playing? If Orlando dont use him there crazy, they need to trade him now. Duke Fan, and maybe a new Olando Magic Fan...... Mike Great college player, but so far in the NBA, he look to slow, fragile, and a bad defender to crack this rotation, I really hope the guy will help us to win games, but its looking really bleak right now. :-(

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/basketball/orl-po...orts_basketball_util "Still no television for Bright House customers, and don't swallow the line that adding FSN will raise everyone's rates. Just not true. Bright House in Central Florida already has a huge profit margin built in, soaking everyone because there is no competition here. By comparison, the same standard cable package that cost $50.79 per month here, costs only $48.49 in Tampa, $39.95 in St. Pete and $35.95 in Clearwater. And those others all have Sun Sports and FSN Florida."