Will Rookie Duo Spend Time Developing in D-League?

[Dan Savage]

ORLANDO – The Magic have used their D-League affiliate the past two seasons as much as I’ve used my winter wardrobe since moving down to Orlando.

 

They haven’t touched it at all.

 

In fact, the last time the Magic made a D-League transaction was when they recalled Marcin Gortat from the Anaheim Arsenal on Dec. 2, 2007.

 

Since that time they’ve been affiliated with three different squads – the Bakersfield Jam, Reno BigHorns and New Mexico Thunderbirds – and haven’t made a single move.

 

But that trend could change this season. With two raw rookies on its current roster – Daniel Orton and Stanley Robinson – Orlando could opt to give its young players some court time with the T-Birds.

 

“It’s more likely than it’s been the past few years,” said Magic President of Basketball Operations Otis Smith. “If we have four or five nights where we’re away then we might send them down for a couple games so they can get some games in.”

 

http://www.nba.com/magic/news/savage_rookie_dleague_development_081610.html

[Big Pony]

Why in the world are we affiliated with a team on the other side of the country?

[Ryan the Magic Fan]

Why in the world are we affiliated with a team on the other side of the country?

 

Because their is **** all to do with the D'League in our area.

[VCplusD12]

Sounds good, they won't find any playing time unless sth drastic happens.

[dreamingincolors]

If Stanley Robinson signed a non-guaranteed contract and make the team, then get sent off to the D-League, what are his chances of staying on the team and not get waved before January 10th?