Catman

Otis could give 2 s**ts about that website. Patting yourself on the back about it, is not only silly, it shows a complete lack of what really happened. You could make websites all day long, but the real reason Hill was fired had absolutely nothing to do with that site in any way, shape or form. The funniest part is that Otis laughs at stuff like that. He gives it zero credibility, as he should. It blows my mind that some net jockey really thinks he aided in Brian Hill's removal in any way. For the record, the site was mentioned by the exact same journalists that have been exposed for not knowing a **** thing about the inner workings of RDV. They have been called out for that on this very board. But when they mentioned the website, all of a sudden THAT was different?

Wow....please. I told you guys that Hill was gone 3 weeks ago. Seriously, it was not shocking news at all. MC emailed certain guys because he did not want egg on his face if it didn't work out. He is not the only guy privy to inside info...in fact, I question if he gets it at all. If you check my recent posts you will say all this MC stuff outlined, so I don't have to rehash it. And save the hater comments because I addressed those also.

The Magic love GW. He is considered a swing player who can score and play the SF or SG position. He is also one of the top defenders in the league. Adding him to the mix with Peterson would be a lethal starting Wing duo, and our bench would be incredible with JJ and Ariza in relief. It will take some creative moves to pull this off, but it can be done.

quote: Originally posted by MagicFanBen: quote: Originally posted by Catman:Wow, I can't believe people really believe this guy. He is making things up right now. Did he tell you about Sam Vincent? No. That happened. Did he tell you about Donavon? No. He told you about Coach K, which is the easiest lie to make up in the NBA. It's not true. When will people grasp that his site is just a forum for him to soapbox and get lots of people to read his view on things? If you are sitting around waiting for a bombshell from that guy, I feel bad for you. He will not break one news item about the Magic. Mark it down. Be a hater all you want to but MC was the first to break anything about the Magic having a behind the scenes search. He was also the first to break the news about the player interviews. Both later came out in the Sentinel as they said "exclusives" to their paper. MC had it out way before they did. Also the Sentinel claimed MC was wrong when he said the Magic put out feelers, then 2 days later came back and corrected themselves saying the Magic contacted Vincent. The Bill Donovan story was fabricated by the Sentinel, no one else. You expect miracles from this guy? First off, I am not hater. I am a realist. MC was not the first to break the news of a coaching search. That would be any number of new sources around the country, including Pete Vecsey and even ESPN NBA tonight. So that is wrong. The Sentinel has never claimed MC was anything. They don't acknowledge him because they know what his deal is. The Bill Donavon story was not fabricated by the Sentinel. The column by Schmidtz was written with poor discretion, but if Coach K was REALLY on the list, he would be mentioned also. I think you may need to look at things with the rose colored glasses off, because everything you just said was inaccurate. As for Otis, he is overseas trying to get Fran here. That is the BOMB. It's not a huge shocker, they just don't want it mentioned by the press unless he actually does show up. They are sick of the bad (deserved)PR of Fran and they want the fans to embrace him, not hate him. As for Iavoroni, I agree that he will be the best option for us. He is more of a possibilty then Coach K. Far more. The only reason Billy D is in the mix is because the Magic need options, and they could lose Marc to The Raptors. There is real inside info for you, instead of soapboxing fluff that some of you choose to believe.

Turk parties harder then most of the Magic players. He is probably the top partier on the list followed by Darko. Hedo will smoke those cheap cigars with the white filter while he boozes. But with that out there. I have never seen him out of control or appearing to be wasted.

quote: Originally posted by 30Assists:They might be lining up for a run at Iavaroni. If that's the case, it might help to have the Suns out of the postseason. At their rate, I don't think that will be soon. I hope that's what they're doing, at least. Me and you both. He is the ideal coach for the Magic.

Wow, I can't believe people really believe this guy. He is making things up right now. Did he tell you about Sam Vincent? No. That happened. Did he tell you about Donavon? No. He told you about Coach K, which is the easiest lie to make up in the NBA. It's not true. When will people grasp that his site is just a forum for him to soapbox and get lots of people to read his view on things? If you are sitting around waiting for a bombshell from that guy, I feel bad for you. He will not break one news item about the Magic. Mark it down.

Obviously there was no sarcasm there. Nice attempt at discounting what I said. And of course you have to give Hill credit. That's what I am saying, so good to see you agree. People who have played this game and know what to look for can see that Hill runs a playoff style offense all year. He grinds it out, and runs when the opportunity is there. People who don't grasp hooops whine about Redick not playing, but they don't go to pracice, they don't know what Hill sees when he works on defensive rotations for the next week of games. It takes a long time to learn Hill's scheme. Is he the best coach in the league? No. But what he is doing now is tightening up the rotation and seeing who will be on the playoff roster. Hill's scheme will prepare the Magic for the playoffs. They will be ready to go, instead of some teams that have to slow down their offense from 82 games of running. It is an advantage. Sterner has put in some nice running plays too to compliment this and add balance. The thing some people don't know is that it takes half a season to really get comfortable in an offense. Fanboys on here are screaming RUNRUNRURNRUN when the players have yet to master the base offense. It's common sense. Young team..new scheme...it takes a while for it all to come together. This is in practice and in games.

Sterner is not calling the shots. He assists in gameplanning, but if you think for a minute that Hill is not OKing everything, then you are in a fantasyland. We are playing the grinding style right now that Hill wants to play. This is HIS gameplan, don't kid yourself. No one gives Hill credit for what he is doing right now. It's hypocrisy. Basically the FIREBRIANHILL.NET idiots don't have a leg to stand on, and they are now making things up so they don't look foolish.

I'd love to see Blake here. He could battle Jameer for the starting job, but him off the bench with JJ would be a nice combo. As for a scorer, we could try and trade Hedo Arroyo and Franimal for Jason Richardson. He is a perfect SG for us. We could then start Hill at SF if he resigns, and let Ariza back him up one more year until he is ready to take over. Here's a rotation: Jameer/Blake/ J Rich/JJ/ Hill/Ariza/ Darko/FA signing Dwight/Battie

quote: Originally posted by Jaybird:Ariza for a PF? What's the point? We don't need any more of those. Why not give Augustine a shot? Ariza has excellent defense and can perform. The only thing I see lacking is a jumpshot. Ariza is going to have a great season next year if injuries don't strike. Let it be with the magic. Auggie is not good. If he was, he'd play. And yes we DO need a PF. In case you haven't noticed, the Magic have stated this need over and over again.

quote: Originally posted by Marc Acres 3:16:He would definately help our defense at the 3. Are you serious? He is one of the worst defenders in the league...but still a great scorer and would help us out a lot.

Remember when the NBA had a silent games and how nice it was? Who in god's name likes hearing some stupid annoying repetitive piece of music each time the ball is brought up the court? What are we, 6 years old? Do we need to hear an organ to chat DE FENSE? It's stuff like this that makes games seem exceptionally cheesy. When will the NBA realize how lame the music is? Go silent all the time and let the crowd make the noise. This post was inspired by the HEAT's annoying PA guy one.

Boy, that's depressing that people still like that annoying nonsense. I found nothing boring about the silent game, I go to watch basketball though.

Remember when the NBA had a silent games and how nice it was? Who in god's name likes hearing some stupid annoying repetitive piece of music each time the ball is brought up the court? What are we, 6 years old? Do we need to hear an organ to chat DE FENSE? It's stuff like this that makes games seem exceptionally cheesy. When will the NBA realize how lame the music is? Go silent all the time and let the crowd make the noise. This post was inspired by the HEAT's annoying PA guy one.

Jameer is too much of a liabilty on defense to be a starter in this league I'm afraid. Look at the difference when Dooling comes in and locks down his man.

Steve Blake could be nice. We will still need a SG who can score also.

I'd rather have Gerald Wallace, Pietrus, and Travis Outlaw over any of the players mentioned so far.

Figg, if you can't see that Arroyo is easily the worst PG on this team, then you know nothing about basketball. He is godawful at passing and shooting. He will probably be out of then NBA in 3 years or less. Mark that down, and learn to watch the game better.

Great..another Fire Brian Hill guy..IT'S NOT GONNA HAPPEN!!! wow...people are so thickheaded, and love to harp on the same thing over and over. Hill is here until at least midseason next year, and if we make playoffs and improve, he will go nowhere.