TruFan 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2012 41-41, 8th seed. Book it. I got bashed for saying 32-37 wins but I like the optimism!! 41 games and Rob gets exec of the year first year out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanA_TBDP 12 Report post Posted August 21, 2012 I'm looking at our roster, and I think if we play a little faster and try and get all of our guys a lot of looks, I don't think we're that bad. We have 13 players on this roster who I feel comfortable with on the floor. That even includes Hedo if he's on the bench in a 15-20 minute role. Nelson / Ish Redick / AA Moe / Harrington / Q Glen / Nicholson Nikola / Ayon That's not a good team in any manner but if Nelson plays the way he finished the year, Redick plays as he always has as the starter, and we can get the defensive improvements that AA/Moe/Ayon will give us that we lacked in the post season last year, we can win 35-40 games and maybe make a run at the 8 seed. We have double max room because of the trade exception. And although the picks may not be worth anything to us, as the suns proved, they may be worth something to a team with a star on the way out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BonaBum06 1 Report post Posted August 21, 2012 I think low to mid 30's and a shot at 7th or 8th. Running out the young guns will add a good 5 or 6 wins just from heart alone. I'm a newbie and haven't suffered through it all with you guys/gals nor was this most recent trade "heartbreakingly god awful" in my eyes but rather exactly the opposite. I think those who are predicting 20 wins or less are going to be pleasantly surprised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My 6th Rebuild 6 Report post Posted August 22, 2012 I love my Magic..... 16 wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30Assists 342 Report post Posted August 22, 2012 I think we'll crack 30, but it will be more because other teams overlook us than any brilliant play on the Magic's part. I'd even willing to say we'll be a Cinderella team early on, but will crash down to reality after the all-star break. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nCoolness 79 Report post Posted August 22, 2012 8th in the East and barely made it to the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malik Buttface 57 Report post Posted August 22, 2012 I know this has been posted here before but I feel it's relevant once again. Lottery pick two years running here we come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manu Ginobili 61 Report post Posted August 22, 2012 I HOPE we win lots of games. I EXPECT we win 14. I HOPE I am wrong and some of this young kids (Nicholson / Harkless) are the real deal. I HOPE we can keep games close and outhustle/outrebound opponents. I HOPE we can come back to those days when no ball was lost without diving for it. I HOPE Vaughn does a good job of motivating this guys and keep them at a high level, thus improving trade prospects / future team expectations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Shrute 10 Report post Posted August 22, 2012 2-80 book it 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Vogel 191 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 I'm looking at our roster, and I think if we play a little faster and try and get all of our guys a lot of looks, I don't think we're that bad. We have 13 players on this roster who I feel comfortable with on the floor. That even includes Hedo if he's on the bench in a 15-20 minute role. Nelson / Ish Redick / AA Moe / Harrington / Q Glen / Nicholson Nikola / Ayon That's not a good team in any manner but if Nelson plays the way he finished the year, Redick plays as he always has as the starter, and we can get the defensive improvements that AA/Moe/Ayon will give us that we lacked in the post season last year, we can win 35-40 games and maybe make a run at the 8 seed. We have double max room because of the trade exception. And although the picks may not be worth anything to us, as the suns proved, they may be worth something to a team with a star on the way out. This is a troll post, correct? JJ starting over Afflalo pushes it over the top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
God Hates Otis Smith 153 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 i picked 16-25, sounds about right, maybe more if these young guys can produce as long as we get a top 3 pick it will have been a successful season(unless we by miracle, make playoffs) I want to see "moments" from these young guys, show us glimpses of your potential. I want our veterans to be professionals and leaders in return we can get them on a contender in the near future I am looking forward to the season, even tho I know we'll be bad. but it's better than being a 40 win team for next 5 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwin 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 2-80 book it NEVER!!!!! book it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites