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quote: Originally posted by Skywise316:I totally didn't know he wasn't with the New Jersey Nets anymore. They still hold his rights, but he was playing in Russia, and didn't seem happy about it.

quote: Originally posted by Drunk on Mystery:Yes, that was actually the short version. I'll wait for the full one!! :=) Anyway, it was just a thought I wanted to share. Nothing against him for sure... he's the first rookie in a long time that is exciting us and looks like a big long term hope.

CLee is being an awesome surprise, and I really appreciate what he brings on the table. Kudos to the scouting department this time. But... anyone thinks that, like Rondo in Boston, Lee is a product of the system in which he plays? Would he be that good in another team without a monster center and a ton of shooters opening the opposite defense?

If it's confirmed, it's another big in their rotation and maybe there're more possibilities to have one of their PF. We'll see.

On a side note, altough is still too soon to give a complete grade, look at how has changed the perception over Philly and Toronto. A big addition didn't always translate in a better season... only ESPN didn't notice that!

POSTGAME QUOTES Orlando Magic Orlando Magic Head Coach Stan Van Gundy quote: On the overall game...

The best thing of the game IMO is that we've win it quite easily without even playing at 100% of our possibilities (at least on offense) Our 3 point shooting was terrible, but we still managed to control the game making the small things. Let the Meer > Tony Parker Longoria talks begin... seriously, it's only one game, and Parker it's better than that, yesterday he was totally off, afraid to take any shot, something strange on him. I can't wait for the Lakers now... quote: Originally posted by Skywise316:Stan Van Gundy. (Cook over Battie? Really? C'mon now. It's like now that you've finally figured out that Gortat deserves a spot in the rotation, you just had to do this so forum members had something to b**ch about. Intangibles mean something! However you were smart enough to give Dwight and Jameer rests late in the 3rd quarter instead of early in the 4th, thank goodness. Because of that at least Jameer was on the floor when Dwight got his 5th foul, so he was in position to take the game over. And yanking Bogans on the few occasions he gets lazy on D gets bonus points with me, especially when Courtney Lee is the alternative! So some bad coaching, and some good. You could tell SVG really wanted this one.) Not playing Battie against the slowest team of the league is something that I can't get, but as you said, he tooks other good decisions and we're winning a lot of games, so I better shut up!

Sometimes he still makes bad decisions, but Meer is really playing like a floor leader in the last few games.

A sloppy start and a poor end in the half, surrounded by a good game. I really hope we come out focused and we don't left the lead slip away as always, SA could be dangerous in a tight game.

Is our defense outstanding or their shooting is awful?

quote: Originally posted by Skywise316:I dunno why Cook is getting minutes over Battie, for the life of me... Agree. Seem that we always need to have 4 outside shooters in the game. When Gortat checked in, I was hoping to see him and Tony together, but...

Marcin has gained a spot in the rotation this night. And he's deserving that.

The crowd is definitely better tonight. A good run also help.

http://en.justin.tv/stiffarmed Awful start on offense, but defense keep us close.

quote: Santa Claus kontuzjowanego LOL... new nickname for Dwight!!!

quote: Originally posted by Skywise316:If Okur for Turk meant Lewis could go back to the SF while still spreading the court with Okur, I'd do it. I mean, Okur's no softer than Hedo on D, and Rashard goes back to where he belongs. I've tried to sell this idea a few days ago, but nobody buy on it. It's not the better fit by any means (Okur is not a banger or great rebounder) but at least he's the size, can shoot the three (so we don't have to change our system) and has a history of buzzer beaters (Mr. Fourth Quarter) Problem is: as Hedo he could opt out this summer, so he would be only a loan (altough he agreed in a extension before the trade)

quote: Originally posted by SmackDaddy:I didn't realize Jameer led the league in jump shot percentage before i found that page. That's pretty friggin impressive. Agree. Look at position 10, one possible solution to PF problems... how much is good in rebounding? And Okur is pretty impressive too. Other interesting datas: Turk= ,355% T-Mac= ,305

Aunque el equipo contrario es el mas debil del grupo, la victoria es muy importante porqu

Okur for Turk straight up.

quote: Originally posted by Mr Charisma: quote: Originally posted by ivielma:As stated before who would of thought that the Warlock would have stepped up the way he has been recently with Howard out. If Rakovic came over and was coached under Ewing, practiced against Battie, Gortat and most of all Howard, how could we not take a chance. It paid off for in regards to Gortat. It's a low cost high yield experiment that could pay high dividends. Could you use that same argument, then, for Fran? No, cause he'll be pairing with Cookie... :=)

quote: Originally posted by bravlady:Grant Hill is basically telling the Magic to go kiss off. He has no desire to return to the Magic. Told ya, Schmitz is stirring the pot to get a rise out of people. http://rimshots.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/17/grant-hi...-or-hell-retire/440/ LOL, the day that Brian Schmitz would break a news, the end of the world will be near... BTW, who's Otis Thorpe???? :=)

Thanks for the translation. I really hope we can fid a way to keep him, but it would be difficult. If he'll play a lot of good minutes, he'll ask for more money than we can pay. And if he doesn't find a spot in the rotation, he would search for another team (NBA or Europe). Either way, we're probably going to lose him, and it's a shame.

quote: Originally posted by cunningstunt:lol did gortat seriously pull that move off on a real rim? and it didn't break? Yes, it's real. I was following The Warlock a lot of time before he start playing for the Magic, and he was an awesome player here in Europe, and a very spectacular one. So, I'm not so impressed for his late performances, cause I've already seen what is capable to do. Altough training with Dwight (and bears) has elevated his game to another level. quote: Originally posted by Marc Acres 3:16:Don't worry about that Luke, honest mistake. Can't please everyone apparently. I can understand that looking at the subject I could have created some doubts. Putting pics of both Redick and Cook, altough they're not always in the rotation, was exactly a try to please everyone, but my cat is telling me that... Thanks to all for the props, and LOL to Kberto. Next time you'll make a game thread, I'll looking for your effort!!! :=)