fishybashi 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2008 The loss of Dooling is felt mightily. Jameer is clearly not the floor general this team needs to go to the next level. (Not yet if these 2 games are an indication...) I was hoping Redick would break out this year, but he is clearly a liability on defense. The return of Battie only stifles our offense, and he is no factor defensively. ...hope these kinks are fixed early in the season, or we are in for a long season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishybashi 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2008 The loss of Dooling is felt mightily. Jameer is clearly not the floor general this team needs to go to the next level. (Not yet if these 2 games are an indication...) I was hoping Redick would break out this year, but he is clearly a liability on defense. The return of Battie only stifles our offense, and he is no factor defensively. ...hope these kinks are fixed early in the season, or we are in for a long season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geaves 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2008 I agree. We made some dumb moves in the offseason, and we are paying for it. The chemistry and team play we had last year are missing. We miss Dooling as a spark. Pietris is no better than Mo Evans, and maybe not as good, at least so far. Having Battie in there doesn't seem to work. We would be better off if Otis had done what many of us wanted - kept Dooling and Evans, traded Bogins or Redick, gotten a power forward in the draft or free agency. I only hope the Magic improve with more time playing together with all the new players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richnba 3 Report post Posted November 1, 2008 Its not that Dooling was so important, it is that we was a go-to guy on offense when the bench is in, something Johnson is not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Penny Hardaway's Ghost 260 Report post Posted November 1, 2008 Dooling and Evans were big energy guys for us...I guess their departure will be felt much more than anticipated, at least until MP and Lee can fit in with the team...if that happens I guess... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller4Prez64 1 Report post Posted November 1, 2008 We have no energy, no bench, and Bogans is guarding the teams best scorer in the 4th quarter rather than our best defender. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoopslife 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2008 Courtney Lee is a scorer and Van Gundy needs to play him. If Lee plays tonight Orlando wins and it's that simple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRich 56 Report post Posted November 1, 2008 Tank for Rubio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
serviviente 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2008 people will not like what i am about to say but i truly believe that this team is not as good as last year. I think we are fragile on the pg position and we do not have anyone that can come out the bench and contribute right away. Also if you thing that Johnson is a better backup than LOS or Dooling you are crazy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magic01 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2008 I think AJ is better back up than LOS but not Dooling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Penny Hardaway's Ghost 260 Report post Posted November 1, 2008 quote: Originally posted by BRich:Tank for Rubio F that, Blake Griffin all day... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Penny Hardaway's Ghost 260 Report post Posted November 1, 2008 quote: Originally posted by magic01:I think AJ is better back up than LOS but not Dooling. better floor general than Keyon, better setup artist, but definitely not a better offensive player or hustle guy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
