godfather 3 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 A Cavs fan here, I just want you Magic fans to know that things will pick up for you guys again. Your superstar, much like our previous one is now gone. It might feel as if your sports world is over, and it might have you sick to your stomach, but things will look up again. I understand some fans are very upset about the trade, and feel they didn't get much. I'll admit, I was a little surprised they didn't get more as well. But really the Dwight Howard trade was never going to make or break your rebuilding process. It just wasn't. Just be happy you got something out of it. Hey, three first round picks is pretty good either way. Afflalo can play. Some think the Nuggets did great with the 'Melo deal, and will point to that on why the Magic should have gotten more. At a value point, yeah, but look at that franchise. Are they going to compete for a title anytime soon? No. They're stuck in the mud. They'll be good enough to be a playoff team, never good enough to win a title. The Magic should not be thinking about competing right now. Your team needs to hit the bottom. We got basically NOTHING for LeBron James, and our rebuilding process couldn't have gone better since he has left. Yes, we are still a bad team, but we've already acquired a franchise player to build around, and plenty of young talent players from draft since. This is the best way for the Magic to rebuild. It will be painful to watch come next season, but you're already on the right track. You got to go all the way down, to get back up. Good Luck! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30Assists 342 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 A Cavs fan here, I just want you Magic fans to know that things will pick up for you guys again. Your superstar, much like our previous one is now gone. It might feel as if your sports world is over, and it might have you sick to your stomach, but things will look up again. I understand some fans are very upset about the trade, and feel they didn't get much. I'll admit, I was a little surprised they didn't get more as well. But really the Dwight Howard trade was never going to make or break your rebuilding process. It just wasn't. Just be happy you got something out of it. Hey, three first round picks is pretty good either way. Afflalo can play. Some think the Nuggets did great with the 'Melo deal, and will point to that on why the Magic should have gotten more. At a value point, yeah, but look at that franchise. Are they going to compete for a title anytime soon? No. They're stuck in the mud. They'll be good enough to be a playoff team, never good enough to win a title. The Magic should not be thinking about competing right now. Your team needs to hit the bottom. We got basically NOTHING for LeBron James, and our rebuilding process couldn't have gone better since he has left. Yes, we are still a bad team, but we've already acquired a franchise player to build around, and plenty of young talent players from draft since. This is the best way for the Magic to rebuild. It will be painful to watch come next season, but you're already on the right track. You got to go all the way down, to get back up. Good Luck! Thanks, and we've been here before (about once every seven years or so). At least the Cavs still have Sideshow Bob. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bauncey Chillups 288 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 I dunno you guys kind of messed up picking Tristan Thompson and Dion Waiters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godfather 3 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 I dunno you guys kind of messed up picking Tristan Thompson and Dion Waiters I can't recall too many players having better rookie seasons than Tristan. He's not going to be a star, but he definitely is capable of being a really solid player like a Noah, or a Tyson Chandler. Tristan will definitely rebound, and block shots at a high level, he just doesn't understand proper positioning yet. His offense is definitely a bit of a weak spot in his game. But he's very quick, and athletic, and scores a lot of garbage points. Dion Waiters was top-5 on Ford's big board, it only seemed like a reach. But when you break it down, it really wasn't. One, we had no use for Robinson (we already have Tristan Thompson and Andy), and two, a lot of teams around the league had mixed reviews on Barnes who is not capable of creating his own shot, and tends to disappear during stretches of the game. The Cavs worked him out, they didn't come away impressed. They originally were very high on Barnes, but his workouts gave them great pause for concern. The jury is still out on those two players. My bet both will be fine contributors moving forward. Maybe that makes me seem like a homer, but I don't have any problem with those selections. Also I wanted to point out on Tristan. He DID struggle a bit early in the season coming off the bench. He wasn't getting a ton of minutes, because he was playing behind Andy, and Jamison, and he started losing confidence, and was a mess. When Andy went down, our rotation at center was very weak. We basically had no one. So eventually we decided to start Tristan, who clearly is a power forward. He had a lot of ups and downs as you'd expect, because he was playing out of position, but really start coming on later in the season. Started recording many double double games, and becoming somewhat of a force. He held his own pretty well, playing a position he's never played before in his career. This season he'll finally be able to start, and play at his natural position. Most his rookie campaign was at center, which easily explains some of the ups and downs he had. Like I said, he was literally all we had once Andy went down. Our other 7 footers were complete garbage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Q5Magic 2 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 I am so relieved we are rebuilding. I am excited to see what kind of team we turn out to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicVikingsSooners 38 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 I honestly can not believe we are rebuilding again after being contenders for 8 years...ahh well, time to go through the tough times all over again :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjgator 164 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 I honestly can not believe we are rebuilding again after being contenders for 8 years...ahh well, time to go through the tough times all over again :( 8 years? Winning 30 some games is contending? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COLOMBIANO 118 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 8 years? Winning 30 some games is contending? Someone around here can't read! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjgator 164 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 Someone around here can't read! I thought he was saying we've been contenders the last 8 years. We won like 36 games 8 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrustInHenny 14 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 I honestly can not believe we are rebuilding again after being contenders for 8 years...ahh well, time to go through the tough times all over again :( Doesn't it make you wonder what it's like to be a Spurs fan? Those spoiled brats!! On a serious note, I am stoked to get to see Arron Afflalo play all the time now. Anyone remember his game winner against Dallas in the face of Marion? Kid can ball and it seemed like Denver always went to him in last second plays. I am super excited about what the new Magic will look like. Its going to be weird watching a new pace and game plan. Imagine, no more 40 3's a game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Q5Magic 2 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 You guys should also be excited for the fact that seats will be so cheap to the games!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicVikingsSooners 38 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 I am tired so sue me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
