Rafael17222

By no means am I trying to start any trouble. This is strickly for laughs! I think we are all grown up here, and we can make fun of ourselves. So with that said, here is my poll question:

Uh-Oh These JJ fans are starting to sound like the Carlos fans. Look out, if Carlos is the next MJ, I see JJ becoming the next Kobe Bryant LOL

He's not different than any other NBA player, after there careers are on the down side they start chasing the ring.

Heat fans just need to get over it. Shaq was yesterday and Dwight is today and tomorrow. Dwight has the opportunity to bypass shaq in all statistics if he stays healthy.

On the second day of Howardukkah Dwight Howard gave to me Another reason for me to believe That ones for you jack

Where are his loyalties I tell ya?

quote: P.S. I also saw Tryonne Lue in the parking lot. Awesome. Is he parking cars now?

quote: Originally posted by Marc Acres 3:16: quote: Originally posted by Rafael17222:I can't see myself getting excited over someone who averaged 10 minutes, 2.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.04 blocks per game. Is it me? You have to remember why he only averaged 10 mins. He doesn't fit into Nelson's style at all. He is not a running center, so he didn't get any mins. For the vet min, he is more than a capable backup center. Isn't it our goal to run a fast tempo offense next year? I guess beggers can't be choosey. But isn't it a shame that this time last year we were the envy of the NBA with 2 promising big men and now we have to settle for scraps.

quote: Originally posted by Osprey23: quote: Originally posted by Rafael17222: quote: One day Dwight Howard was smoking a joint. He passed by Trevor Ariza who was preparing to roll one up of his own. The two got together to go see what the rest of the Magic team were doing. After walking into the gym to practice, they witnessed Carlos Arroyo hitting the pipe. To their surprise, the fact that they did not share angered Coach Van Gundy. Coach Van Gundy proceeded to make the rest of the team watch as he and Otis smoked up everything in sight. This is for fun, right? HAHA. Good one Raffy, and yes, it is for fun. Unless you know something about the team we don't. Well this is the NBA: (N)ever hit a (B)ong (A)lone

quote: One day Dwight Howard was smoking a joint. He passed by Trevor Ariza who was preparing to roll one up of his own. The two got together to go see what the rest of the Magic team were doing. After walking into the gym to practice, they witnessed Carlos Arroyo hitting the pipe. To their surprise, the fact that they did not share angered Coach Van Gundy. Coach Van Gundy proceeded to make the rest of the team watch as he and Otis smoked up everything in sight. This is for fun, right?

I can't see myself getting excited over someone who averaged 10 minutes, 2.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.04 blocks per game. Is it me?

I think you have to much time on your hands

After losing Darko and not having much help for Dwight in the middle, how could they release Bo? Sad situation if you ask me, when you have to go into a season having to count on big minutes from Bo Outlaw.

In light of the KG trade, I just wanted to bring back this thread to read some of your answers back in November. I was just wondering for those who was against this, like I was, what do you think about it now? I was driving home this afternoon and I turned on 740the team. I caught Jerry O'Neill and the Shot Doctor discussing a trade between Orlando and Minnesota for Kevin Garnett involving Grant Hill (and his expiring contract) and Darko. After listening for awhile I realize is was just a hypothetical discussion, but the Shot Doctor says that if that trade becomes available we would be fools not to pull the trigger. I don't know about you guys, but even though Garnett is one of the premier players in the NBA, I wouldn't want to fool around with the chemistry that this team is starting to build. Who knows how many more years Garnett is going to be effective, this team is young. I also think that Grant Hill is a positive influence to this young team. What do you guys think?

quote: In light of the KG trade, I just wanted to bring back this thread to read some of your answers back in November. I was just wondering for those who was against this, like I was, what do you think about it now?

quote: Originally posted by SmackDaddy: quote: Originally posted by Guardian:Hey Smack if you like all these other teams way better than us then why not just take off your magic cap and go root for them. I understand you are not thrilled with this team but IT IS WHAT IT IS. The better teams usually win not the ones with the stars.... see Denver. Hopefully we will turn into a good squad. I've got a better idea. How about you attend the very first ever Magic game as a season ticket holder and then continue to remain loyal as a season ticket holder for 19-20 years while watching the Magic make all the wrong moves to ensure that the money you're continually spending to watch the team you love is laughed at by other teams around the league. Not you or any other member of this board can question my devotion and admiration of this team. To look at the promise that existed this Summer and how it's unfolded while other teams that had less to work with are improving tremendously based only on a more aggressive approach leaves me a little frustrated. It doesn't however mean that I wish I was in the shoes of those other team's fans. I am fully committed to this team and will be until the day I die. But the Magic organization driving me to an earlier grave while taking my season ticket money each year reserves me the right ot criticize whenever I see fit. I'm in agreement with Smack on this one. When you spend a couple of thousand dollars a year like most of us season ticket holder do, it's tough to see them make the same mistakes over and over year after year.

Oh well, who needs him and his "2 inch verticle" anyway!

quote: Originally posted by SmackDaddy: quote: Originally posted by Rafael17222:Didn't KG kill a trade that was going to send him to Boston about a month ago? He specifically said he did not want to go to Boston. Why the change of heart? They got Ray Allen on draft night. Yeah, I guess you have a point there.

Didn't KG kill a trade that was going to send him to Boston about a month ago? He specifically said he did not want to go to Boston. Why the change of heart?

quote: Originally posted by jack daniel 999:I know most of you remember Phase 1... 1.Will we make the Play-offs ? 2.Will Nelson or Arroyo be our starting PG ? 3.Will Darko start and Battie back-up ? 4.Will Grant Hill be healthy all season ? 5.Will Brian Hill be the coach of the year ? 6.Will Ariza start this year ? 7.Will our team remain healthy ? 8.Will our depth be enough ? 9.Will the team have the chemistry it need's ? 10.Will Otis stick to the plan...Whatever that maybe ? 11.Will we finally get our much needed ARENA ? This was the beginning of our new beginning PHASE - 1. It's summertime and most of these questions have been answered ... Some good some bad. We are now working on the beginning of PHASE - 2. I was wondering what the new questions will be this season. Put on your thinking caps ... And tell us what questions will be answered this season... PHASE - 2. Be real and keep BELIEVING... Remember we our a YOUNG TEAM and we are growing and this is the way it's done. Thanks J.D. Will Dwight Howard and Rashard Lewis be enough to make us contenders? I think that would be the question we will all be waiting to see answered next season!

quote: Originally posted by ReeceGaines:ReeceGaines is also becoming very concerned with Otis the Smith. Otis the Smith seems to know not manners. ReeceGaines remembers when Otis called Vince fool's gold on public radio. Perhaps it was taken out of context as some claim. Reece believes that a smart GM would not even put something out there like that in the first place. Reece also remembers Otis offering Darko a contract last summer and removing it at the last second. Reece even remembers Otis making fun of Rashard's defense in a chat log on NBA, then signing him anyways. Reece remembers Otis acting very arrogant and unprofessional far too many times. Reece is concerned that Otis and his ego can cause many problems. Reece remembers that when Billy Donovan wanted to go back to UF, the Sentinel reported Otis spent days trying to convince him otherwise? Why did Otis want a coach who was not committed? To save face but sacrifice the team? Reece questions Otis' judgment. Many will blame Cornstein, but Cornstein is just an agent. All agents are selfish pricks. Reece thinks believe just need someone to blame to not look in Otis direction. Reece does not think such a situation can ever happen with an experienced GM. Cornstein has dozen plus clients without such an event. Reece wonders if Otis is even a real GM? Reece remembers that Otis was just promoted because Weisbrod resigned and Dave screwed the pooch on Fran. But was he ready? Reeece starts to believe not. ReeceGaines pretty much summed it all up. Good Post!

At this point, lets just hope we wind up with "Somebody"!!

Ballet!?!? I would rather be left out of the poll! LOL!

You were right Emory, the more I read about SVG the more I like the guy. I'm starting to believe we got the best coach available!

I'm 5'9", and I've been the same height since H.S