The Solution

quote: Originally posted by KillingInTheNameOf: ...if a HoF caliber player isn't going into the Hall wearing your jersey, NO WAY IN HELL SHOULD U HONOR HIM. Good point! Shaq will be in the HoF for sure! What jersey will he be wearing?

Logically N.O. management made the decision to cut costs and rebuild sometime ago. The perception that management is not able or willing to spend money is not good for ticket sales. N.O. obviously needed to look like they have tried their best to keep Paul. The public announcement that Paul wants to be traded, in my opinion, took longer that anyone wanted or expected. The Hornets Organization announcing that they are trying to change Paul's mind is for public digestion only and Paul will be moved. The Magic know this and are working on a trade proposal. Any proposed trade considered with N.O. taking on high salaried players doesn't make sense unless it is an expiring contract like Vince Carter. Where and when will Paul be traded? None of us will know until the decision is made. Not even the N.O.GM or Chris Paul. I like our chances because of Gortat and his salary for a starting center.

quote: Originally posted by Drunk on Mystery: This is the reason that a lot of pro sports franchises have "Walk of Fame" type things in addition to retiring jerseys. Seems like the logical way to handle the situation with players like Nick Anderson and Penny Hardaway. Unless the player spends a long time playing here, dead, or is in the Hall of Fame, I think you have to resist retiring the number. Shaq should be retired when he becomes a Hall of Fame Member. Kitno said the following in an earlier thread: "LeBron wanted to force SnT to Orlando until he discovered #6 was retired. True story." (#6 was retired in honor of the fans) http://orlandomagiczone.com/ev...=139102088#139102088 Retiring a number is serious business.

quote: Originally posted by KillingInTheNameOf: I personally would have loved to see Otiz make a play for Tony Allen. TOTALLY AGREE!

CONFUSION AT PF POSITION? 1. The Agent for BASS was told that Bass would be given more of an opportunity this year. 2. SVG said that Richardson and Pietrus would compete for the SF position. (LEWIS playing PF?) 3. GORTAT was told that he was not being traded and would receive additional playing time.(PF?) 4. SVG likes ANDERSON a lot! (PF?) Who will play PF.. Bass, Gortat, Lewis, Anderson, or a player not yet on the roster? The obvious concern for Bass is his height. We need length for teams that we eventually face in the playoffs. Bosh(Miami) and Gasol(LAL), also PFs, have a 4 inch height advantage over Bass. As you know Otis said that he had discussions with Toronto about Turkoglu and admitted that specific Magic players were incl. The obvious conclusion is that Otis attempted a S&T for Bosh. It is also safe to assume that Otis is still on the hunt for a PF. Bass, in my opinion, will be a back up, if not traded.

quote: Originally posted by TreyTime: quote: Originally posted by The Solution:Summary: If Otis makes a deal with NO, it will be for Collison+. This guy is still allowed to post? +1 (gives you 142 posts for this thread.)

by Chad Ford ESPN: June 23 (going on 3 days old) 8:57pm http://espn.go.com/blog/trueho...-night-draft-chatter quote: It's time to end all of the Chris Paul speculation that grew like wildfire over the past few days. The Hornets did receive a few calls about Paul, but a very good source in New Orleans tells me they aren't trading him. Owner George Shinn may want to save cash, but he can't part with with his franchise cornerstone. MY THOUGHTS: Case for Paul staying: The new coach would not have accepted the job if he knew in advance that Paul was being moved. The franchise can't handle this move. It would be a financial disaster for a very weak franchise. The new potential buyer is in the oil business and is suffering due to the gulf oil spill. Case for Paul being moved: Paul will conclude the team is not making satisfactory moves to win and he'll want to play elsewhere. The NO fans will need to get tired of his complaining (not Paul's character)before any move will be made. This could take a long time. Summary: If Otis makes a deal with NO, it will be for Collison+.

quote: Originally posted by God hates Magic fans:...and i bet you alot of people with "sources" read it here or on realgm. face it magical and his ilk are being flushed out by otis smith, if paul was ever close to a done deal, a mainstream media source woulda had it I have confidence in David Pingalore - OT: Magic Near Deal For Chris Paul? by Jordan45822 on Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:27 pm http://www.clickorlando.com/ma...24029691/detail.html quote: Magic May Be Near Deal For Chris PaulOrlando Would Send Vince Carter, Jameer Nelson To New Orleans POSTED: Thursday, June 24, 2010 UPDATED: 9:19 pm EDT June 24, 2010 New Magic Logo ORLANDO, Fla. -- It is draft night in the NBA, and it seems the Orlando Magic are in the mood to make a deal. Rumors of New Orleans point guard Chris Paul coming to Orlando for Vince Carter and Jameer Nelson seem to be more real than the Magic are saying. Local 6 sports director David Pingalore, through his NBA sources, is confirming the deal could be completed as soon as Orlando Magic General Manager Otis Smith finds a third team for Hornets Center Emeka Okafor. If for some reason that deal does not work, the Magic have a backup plan. The Chicago Bulls sent Kirk Hinrich to Washington on Thursday, and according to Pingalore's NBA sources, he could be traded with Al Thornton and Randy Foye for Vince Carter. Continue to follow this developing story on ClickOrlando.com and Local 6 News.

quote: Originally posted by Miller4Prez64:I wouldn't trade a single person on our roster to get Hedo back. I wouldn't trade Stanley Robinson straight up for Turk. Would you take Turkoglu if Toronto agrees to take the Okafor contract completing a Chris Paul trade? Would you take Turkoglu if it means a successful S&T for Bosh? Relax, Toronto needs to know what Bosh is going to do.

MAGIC TALKED ABOUT A TURKOGLU RETURN article by bschmitz today Orlando Sentinel http://blogs.orlandosentinel.c...turkoglu-return.html quote: Smith wouldn't say what Magic players would be involved in the deal Didn't see this in Magic article.

quote: Originally posted by echo4papa: quote: Originally posted by The Solution: quote: Originally posted by Frank'N'Beans:Exactly why i took a 2 year leave of absence off the board, to much name calling, and childish remarks only because someone doesn't share the same belief as u, or the same b-ball or magic iq, i've been a magic fan since the 91-92 season, and am very knowledgeable, but don't make others feel stupid that are not. Anyway's i do have a family and a life so i have to go. It takes guts to speak out. Thanks for voicing your opinion. It would be helpful for others to say what's on their mind. You mean others that you agree with, because you ignore or belittle anyone and everyone who doesn't see eye to eye with you. I realize there are quite a few of you that support each other and gang up on others...such was the case with Junkie. Telling the truth sets a person up for ridicule... but that won't discourage me.

quote: Originally posted by jecMagicMan: quote: Originally posted by Jareth Cutestory: quote: Originally posted by echo4papa: quote: Originally posted by Jareth Cutestory:If any of you schmucks start suggesting I do this for a "post count" then I will easily delete this name and start a new one. Seriously. You are morons. Might I suggest "Chareth"? It's in the works. I always wanted a fresh start, too... Good, now if we can put a required 10,000 posts for the first thread. ha ha

quote: Originally posted by Catman:What would I get banned for exactly...calling you out? Grow up. I know you are mad, but calling me a clown and an idiot is only going to get you suspended. That will be the day!

quote: Originally posted by Frank'N'Beans:Exactly why i took a 2 year leave of absence off the board, to much name calling, and childish remarks only because someone doesn't share the same belief as u, or the same b-ball or magic iq, i've been a magic fan since the 91-92 season, and am very knowledgeable, but don't make others feel stupid that are not. Anyway's i do have a family and a life so i have to go. It takes guts to speak out. Thanks for voicing your opinion. It would be helpful for others to say what's on their mind.

quote: Originally posted by Lewis4thewin: quote: Originally posted by The Solution: quote: Originally posted by Lewis4thewin:honestly im sick of debating this junkie stuff. if you're upset with this board go to real gm or espn If your sick of debating, maybe it's time for action. you're right, thats why he was suspended. Had you taken the action I am recommending, Junkie would not have been suspended.