TrueMagicFan07

I respect your opinion, MagicMan1979. I was a fan of the Magic from the very begiinning too. But, in my opinion, these are different times. The defense played by teams today does not hold a candle to the days of the Detroit Pistons--known as the "Bad Boys". I know you remember those days, as at my age, I do also. Remember that game where point guard, Isaiah Thomas, was injured but didn't want to come out of the game? He limped on "one toe" the entire game, and the Pistons won

"He is just not a natural point gaurd" - My reponse: That's why he gets hurt a lot. Playing a position that is not his natural playing position and trying to do too much. "We really need him at shooting guard" - My reponse: Exactly, because that is his natural playing position, a position that does not require hard cutting. "He is a way better defender than guys like Armstrong" - My response: You've got to be kidding me! You don't remember the "Heart and Hustle" duo Daryl Armstrong and Bo Outlaw? They were the talk of not only the Magic but the NBA. Do you not remember he played on the team, not only with Bo, but Nick Anderson, Penny Hardaway, Dennis Scott, Horace Grant, and the list goes on. Link: https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ORL/1998.html

Yes, we have been saying it. He stays on the floor on his back and butt too much, trying to be a hard-nose defender. . .sometimes landing into the cameramen sitting on the floor behind the basket. Daryl Armstrong was a hard-nose defender, but I don't remember him getting injured like Suggs and missing a lot of games.

I'm here! I just flew back to Daytona this afternoon from my vacation home in Maryland. I'm catching up on comments on the game from posters. I had to prepare for my trip back home, so I couldn't watch the late night telecast of the game. Thanks, MagicOne for asking about me! I do, however, agree with All Eyes On Me about moving AB. I've been saying it many times. I don't think he is the future of the Magic. As a point guard you have to contribute more than defensively. The front office needs to pull the trigger. As my neighbor in Maryland said to me the other day about some warn out sneakers I keep wearing. "It's time to let go."!

Must Read: Mavericks Explain Reason For Doncic Trade Article: Isn't that what Fan For Too Long 2 has been saying should be a concern about Paolo also?. . . his needing to lose weight and get in shape. **Also** Link: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43678217/luka-doncic-father-calls-mavericks-lakers-trade

It's been removed, but a few minutes ago I saw on ESPN Kendrick Perkins, nba sports analyst, questioned how that deal went down.

But Fultz was not sloppy on defense either. The thing I liked about Markelle was he was very good at breaking down the defense and getting into the paint for layups. As the point guard, Fultz did not run and stand in the corner (that is, before Mosley became coach). He was very good as a floor general getting others involved.

Thank you! I agree. I don't know why anyone thinks he is the future and will develop offensively. It aint going to happen!

Please make it happen FO. For the love of all humanity! Oh yeah, and please save the cats!

I'm so over Cole Anthony and his poutiness when things don't go his way on the court. I am sick of seeing the closeup on the screen of that frown on his face when a foul is called against him. Then he argues with the refs and coach Mosley has to call him off to the side to calm him down. Last night Cole and another Blazers player fought for the ball. Cole stepped out of bounds under the basket, then threw the ball back in to a teammate. He argued with the ref. that he was inbound when the replay showed he was clearly out. I want Cole traded and I don't want to see Suggs playing point guard. He's too reckless.

I agree 100%. And playing "small ball" will not work for the Magic. You need a good point guard. Some time ago, when the Warriors were winning championships, they were good at playing small ball with Draymond Green at center and Steph Curry point guard.

I was not able to watch the first two quarters of last night's game, but in the 4th quarter, didn't the Heat play a lot of zone? Because of the zone, the Magic (*fill in a name*) consistently over dribbled in an iso attempt to make a shot and resulted in putting up long, outside shots before the clock ran out. I remember Franz "boinked" one from way beyond the 3 pt. line and missed the mark. Some poster mentioned Paolo over dribbling, but also Franz threw up a couple of long range jumpers because of the zone played by Miami. Sine88, I don't know if what you said that Miami didn't respect our shooters, so they packed the paint on Paolo and Franz is the same as what I alluded to as Miami playing zone.

O-o-oh, Cole had zero points tonight. Coach had to calm him down after he kept fouling.

I don't know. In a post pages ago, I said Suggs reminds me a former Magic player, Michael Carter Williams. He plays too hard and sometimes out of control, resulting in injuries. He falls on his back a lot. Suggs fouls a lot too and argues too much with the refs.

The bench players did win some games while our superstars were nursing their injuries. There was no selfishness and there was ball movement. To be honest, when there was talk about when Paolo and Franz would return to playing again, I wondered if there was going to be a problem with other teammates not playing the way they had been playing (winning games) while Paolo and Franz sat out. I wondered whether the other teammates would feel the need to stand back and let Paolo and Franz run the show. Things became discombobulated after their return. My concern became a reality.

Probably went to his head while he was out due to an injury. There was so much praise for him and Franz being the Magic's superstars, and how much they were needed after their injuries. When he returned to the floor, he thought he could put on his superman cape and save the team. That's my 2 cents. :)

Why wasn't Goga in the last few minutes of the quarter instead of Wendell?

We've got this! I'm channelling Jay Magic. :)

Franz, baby!!!!!

Sorry, Fan, I wasn't pointing my finger at you. :)

Some of you said that JI is too soft and not athletic around the basket. Well, JI says "hello".

What's wrong with Cole? He looks like he is about to cry after that last foul called on him. Mose has to calm him like he's a child.

Goga!!!!!!!!!!!!

That response cracked me up, Fan. ....AND I DIDN'T DO IT EITHER! /Just Kidding The kid is talking to santa's elves in the christmas movie Polar Express. . . . .and yes, I've watched that movie 100 times over the years during the holidays. The cinematography(?) is amazing. The characters are interesting and look real. :)