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  1. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    First of all, All Eyes, the criticism of Cole did not start after last night's game was over. Me and some others have talked about him being a ball hog before last night's game. So are you telling me there was ball movement everytime the Magic was on offense, and the ball ended up in Cole's hands because he was the only teammate open? I don't think so. For me, it was not about waiting until the game was over to state an opinion about Cole. I was focused on the game and how the entire team was involved or not involved. I also had another window open on my computer to read the message board participants' comments. By the way, only 6 or 7 participants posted comments during last night's game, and there were only 2 pages of comments from the beginning of the game until the end of the game (when the game clock hit zero). There were only about 6 or 7 board members posting comments during the game. I figured that most posters were too focused on the game and didn't want to stop every second to post a comment. It was either that or they were posting or reading comments on the Magic Realgm Message Board. I don't think it's fair to call posters who criticize Cole and call us haters. Every person has their opinion. That is harsh to say we/me are haters. I like Joe Ingles. I sometimes post shoutouts to Joe when he does something well. Does anyone call me an Ingles 'lover' as opposed to 'hater'? We lost the game, and there are a number of things that factor into why we lost like not making free throws. But what really stood out to me was lack of ball movement which led to hero ball from Cole. Cole is a very inconsistent player from one game to another. I HOPE THE MAGIC WIN 7 OR 8 GAMES OF THE REMAINING REGULAR SEASON GAMES!!! GO MAGIC!!!
  2. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    Correct me if I am wrong, but didn't Cole play almost the entire 4th quarter? E.V.E.R.Y time Cole had the ball in his hands, I feared he was going to shoot. Sure, he did make a number of shots. But each time I saw him with the ball, I was going "get ready" and "there he goes"--my body was tensed. Fortunately he made big shots. Cole is not consistent game to game. In an earlier post I said I fear that if we make the playoffs, Cole will shoot us out of a game(s).
  3. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 Season Thread

    Mods, can you please pin the poll I generated about the Magic's record for the 11 games remaining this season? I don't know why anyone thought the Magic would beat the Warriors. They beat us without their best defender at center. The Warriors won without hot-headed Draymond after he was ejected from the game. Of the 11 remaining teams, there are several fighting to make the playoffs or play-ins. BY THE WAY: I FORGOT TO INCLUDE 6-5 IN THE POLL. I EDITED AND INSERTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POLL.
  4. I have prepared a poll to take a vote on what the Magic's record will be for the 11 games remaining at the end of the 2023-2024 season ***SEE GAMES BELOW***
  5. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 Season Thread

    The Magic has 11 games left in the regular season. You all know that I am a huge, diehard Magic fan. Now hear me out. In looking at the teams we play in the remaining 11 games of the regular season, my opinion is the Magic will lose 9 of them. Look at the schedule. If the Magic players try to play iso instead of moving the ball around to find the open teammate, we are going to be in a lot of trouble. We need to play at a faster pace and make our free throws. Lastly, the coach needs to make better rotations. Other teams are going to take advantage, scoring wise, if the Magic chuck too many 3s and they are not falling. What do you think? I HOPE WE WIN 9 GAMES OUT OF 11!
  6. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    I agree. Anyone but Cole. As you said he was going to try to be the hero. As I said in another thread, this is going to happen with Cole in the playoffs if there is a close game.
  7. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    I have to agree with you, JJZFL.
  8. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    I agree. Also, there was no spacing. Too much confusion.
  9. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    Black hole Cole. Just got to take the last shot!
  10. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    Markelle!!!
  11. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    The MOD SQUAD putting in the work (Ingles, Isaac, Fultz, Moe and Cole).
  12. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    Nice passing from Kelle to Ingles to Issac for a dunk!
  13. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    Isaac hit a 3. . .wooo!!!
  14. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    CT, the last game Markelle played in, it was him coming off the bench. He did not take anything away from Paolo and Franz. He was able to draw attention to himself, leaving it open for Paolo and Franz to do their thing. Markelle did not clog up the paint each time Paolo went in for those thunderous dunks. While Markelle handled the ball, the opposing players were more focused on what he was going to do instead of waiting for Franz or Paolo dribbling into paint and triple-teamed while trying to make a layup.
  15. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    That's okay, Harry. We can agree to disagree and still be friends. That's what this message board is all about.
  16. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    Oh, come on, Harry (and others), next season Markelle will probably be 26 yrs. old. Player/coach? He is still a youngun. Haslem was well into his 30s and near retirement when he was used as a player/coach. I think Markelle has shown progress in a comeback in the last few games--baby steps. The goal this season is to make the playoffs, and the Magic has done that. I give Mosely credit for the minutes restrictions and resting Markelle and Isaac off and on because he knew that the 2 players, if healthy, could be of help to the team in winning a series in the playoffs. So, what is the Magic going to do in the playoffs. If Suggs is designated the starting point guard, and he gets injured, do you think AB is going to be any kind of help as the backup? I don't think so. He will just run and stand in the corner while Franz and Paolo run the point guard position. You wouldn't want Cole to come in as the backup. He's needed to come off the bench with the second unit (Moe, Ingles and Isaac) to pick up the pace. If the Magic wins a series in the playoffs, and Markelle does a good job coming off the bench, setting plays, do some Magic fans still want him gone at the end of the season?
  17. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    I agree 100%. Look how long Klay Thompson was out. When he returned he was in a very bad shooting slump and Warriors' fans had given up on him. But look at him now, coming off the bench. I know Markelle is no Klay Thompson, but I think that what Markelle brings to the team is something you might not get in return from letting him walk. Markelle is 25 and Klay is 32. Here is a quote about K Thompson: ("'He never gave up': How Warriors' Klay Thompson endured 941 days out of the game."Jan 9, 2022) I don't see anything in AB that you can say he brings more to the team than Markelle. Sure, AB is a good defender, but he is not spacing the floor. He has only scored 1 or 2 times in a game--no 3 pt. shots--and that's it. We need to trade Okeke and some of those other bench warmers who only play if there is a garbage time game. There hasn't been too many of those due to a lot of close games that we won. Be careful what you wish for.
  18. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    I think Markelle played very well last night. I'm very proud of last night's performance. As I've said before, I don't know anything about stats. For me, it's the eye test.
  19. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    Five In A Row, baby!!!
  20. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    I told ya'll. . . Ingles, Isaac and now Moe... on the floor together. The 3 monster defending musketeers. The 3-headed beasts
  21. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    We need to have Ingles and Isaac to double Zion Williamson. Zion is thick and physical. His physicalness can draw fouls. Ingles and Isaac have played well together, defensively, the last few games. Zion is 6 ft. 6 inches Ingles is 6 ft. 8 inches Isaac is 6 ft. 10 inches I'm surprised Zion is only 6'6". I thought he was taller than that.
  22. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    Edit: It's quiet.
  23. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    Okay, thanks, Shine88 for clearing that up for me.
  24. TrueMagicFan07

    2023-2024 General Game Thread

    Are you saying Paolo made that 3 pt. shot before. I thought Ingles made the shot.
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