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    But does this mean he can't be traded anywhere now? The league can't possibly make them keep him, can they?

     

    Would they mind trading him to a small-market team? Like an Orlando? I feel as though most of the league would approve an Orlando trade since it is a small market team and would have someone to challenge Miami in the same division, of which everyone hates and wants to see lose anyway.

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    Sign and trade J-Rich for Ellis would be amazing if Otis pulled that off...

     

    I've never really understood this: J-Rich is bigger and more explosive than Ellis (albeit older and therefore has less years). Ellis is undersized, is quick, can create his own shot... but can't really do much else.... And likes to throw up shots in bulk.... on a team with a bunch of shooters?

     

    I don't see how this helps us other than appeasing Dwight's "wish list"?

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    Our only chance at getting CP3 was him forcing his way here. We don't have trade assets to get a deal done for a player of that caliber.

     

    Our most realistic chance at upgrading the backcourt is Jamal Crawford. Seriously.

     

    Upgrade? More like downgrade. I'd rather have JJ starting than Jamal Crawford. The fact of the matter is the guy shoots 30 shots in a game, makes 35%, doesn't play defense, can't pass, and is on the downside of his career. JJ does everything you want outside outside of being able to create his own shot, and for a better price. Frankly, I'd rather stand pat than get a Jamal Crawford or Monte Ellis. I don't want Chuckers. I want guys who can be team players. Get me a Shane Battier.

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    EDIT: Shock Phantom beat me to it...

     

    Say goodbye to any chance of getting CP3 guys :(

     

    Clippers are the only team he would sign long-term with. Celtics: he's gone after next year. Rajan is the only good, young player they have, and he'd be traded. Unless there's going to be an immense amount of cap space for the Celtics come next season, I don't know why Paul would stay there.

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    "We have a great relationship, and he consistently reached out to me." It seems like Dwight initiated texting BVW and gave him a call too that Alex responded to later on in the night (in poor timing). Obviously this has had a tremendous impact and is probably the reason why he stepped down. Nonetheless though, I still think he's good for the Magic and has a passion for the team. He just made a poor judgement call and is having to step down at least for a short time.

     

    At least that's my take.

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    Nobody is talking about how all of this is affecting or will affect Jameer and Dwight's friendship. All this talk about these top tier PG coming to play with D12, and CP3 or Ellis or Williams being on Dwight's short list of players he wants to play with has to make it weird between those guys.

     

    Anyone interview Jameer on all this? I've seen nothing.

     

    WHAT ABOUT JAMEER'S FEELINGS????

     

    There's a part of me that believes Jameer is off limits unless Dwight gives it the green light. Dwight and Jameer are indeed best friends, even brothers. Jameer has been a great mentor for Dwight in the last few years. Jameer wants to be a starter, but I believe also wants to be a winner. We wouldn't be able to get CP3 or DWill here without giving up Jameer I'm sure, but if it's possible, look for it to happen. Jameer is the #2 Do-Not-Touch guy on the Magic's list. He's a leader, a competitor, clutch, a great representative of the organization in the community, and above all, one of Dwight's best friends.

     

    Jameer's a competitor and wouldn't want to be benched for another PG. If that does happen, look for him to land a 6th man J.J. Barea type role.

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    I hear you bro, I've been here for all of it also.

     

    I keep telling myself I'm done, but I'm really not.

     

    I keep telling myself the same thing. While I'd be hurt, I'm an Orlando Magic fan through and through. Through the good times, and the bad.

     

    While this isn't indicative of either good or bad, I know that despite whatever pain this upcoming season brings, I'm standing by my team until the end.

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    I have no clue. It just doesn't sound good a day after Dwights 8 hour meeting that now the CEO is stepping down, I just have a bad feeling about this.

     

    IDK I guess we will know more later on today because there is a presser coming soon...

     

    I only remember he's RVD's son-in-law because he was immediately promoted to a high management position in the Magic Organization shortly after his marriage.

    Humorous, to say the least.

     

    A 6 hour meeting (I believe) means they were discussing how to better the Magic team. The meeting would have been much shorter had Howard wanted to up-and-leave. Couple that with the report that Chris Paul's preferred destinations now include the Magic (as reported by RealGM), it gives me inclination that Dwight wants a couple of things done. Perhaps BVW refused to allow for the company to be run by a player who wouldn't commit, and ultimately, he stepped down because he refused to let a player run the organization with his high demands. Humorously enough, it was BVW who gave the "unlimited green light" to have Otis start spending like crazy to keep Dwight.

     

    Which brings me back to my original question: Did Alex step down due to Dwight's demands, or did Dwight not like his tactics and made the ultimatum of "him-or-me."

     

    And if, God forbid, this is to create a scape-goat with Dwight's leaving in the coming days, I ponder at the timing of the announcement. The decision doesn't seem to match up with the possibility.

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    Sweet!

     

    I know most of what I say is retarded...but I still think that if I'm RDV, I'm on the phone to Phil Jackson trying to get him to come out of retirement to coach Dwight (I remember Jackson saying that if he had to choose 1 player to start his team with, it would be DH12)...which would hopefully lure both CP3 here and Dwight to stay.

     

    Pull an Urban Meyer? I'm intrigued. Liklihood seems absurdly slim since he JUST retired. You'd have to give it at least a year before Phil has enough of an itch to come back.

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