2012 Orlando Magic Regular Season Thread

[Optimist Prime 197]

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womp womp.

[Bauncey Chillups 288]

Can't even tank right :svgsad:

[Team magic 11]

I'm very curious to see how JV will handle substitutions once Hedo and Al return.

[CTMagicUK 1,491]

I'm very curious to see how JV will handle substitutions once Hedo and Al return.

 

My thoughts are:

 

Jones probably won't see the court at all and McRoberts will see fewer minutes, if he's not traded before the deadline. Al might also play at the 4 which could cut back time for Ayon/Nicholson/O Quinn. I don't actually expect Hedo to play great periods of time though with how successful our Meer/Redick/Afflalo lineup has been of late however if he does then I don't think Redick and Afflalo will see as many minutes, which won't be too bad considering they'll be a lot fresher for games on back to backs etc

 

Of course, this is Vaughn who occasionally baffles everyone with his substitutions and so who knows?

[NittanyBuc 757]

My thoughts are:

 

Jones probably won't see the court at all and McRoberts will see fewer minutes, if he's not traded before the deadline. Al might also play at the 4 which could cut back time for Ayon/Nicholson/O Quinn. I don't actually expect Hedo to play great periods of time though with how successful our Meer/Redick/Afflalo lineup has been of late however if he does then I don't think Redick and Afflalo will see as many minutes, which won't be too bad considering they'll be a lot fresher for games on back to backs etc

 

Of course, this is Vaughn who occasionally baffles everyone with his substitutions and so who knows?

Vaughn will probably just go with the matchups. When you have a roster full of mediocre players at best, your rotation usually isn't very consistent.

[30Assists 342]

Can't even tank right :svgsad:

Eh, by all accounts, this will be a weak draft anyways. Besides, it just ups the values of our trade pieces, right? Win-win.

[CTMagicUK 1,491]

Eh, by all accounts, this will be a weak draft anyways. Besides, it just ups the values of our trade pieces, right? Win-win.

 

Exactly, maybe Hennigan has his eyes on next years draft and not this one. Increase trade value this year... Trade for picks next lol

[Team magic 11]

I hope their eyes are on that kid from canada Wiggins.

[Bauncey Chillups 288]

Eh, by all accounts, this will be a weak draft anyways. Besides, it just ups the values of our trade pieces, right? Win-win.

 

Sure, this draft is a step down from last year's but there's still talent at the top especially for SGs and PGs. I guess I can pin my hopes on a late season tank after the trade deadline where Rob will almost assuredly move JJ and other pieces.

[NittanyBuc 757]

Eh, by all accounts, this will be a weak draft anyways. Besides, it just ups the values of our trade pieces, right? Win-win.

They say that every year, but yeah it's not on par with past classes.

 

With that being said, I want Nerlins Noel.

[CTMagicUK 1,491]

I know earlier on we were discussing whether or not Vuc is in our long term plans and I have to say, if he keeps up this level of play he most certainly will be for a long time. Two great games against the Lakers and Warriors.

 

Also I don't have any problem with the Magic drafting around pick 10 this year. They'll have to get worse before they get better and it might be better to do that next offseason rather than kill moral by trading away big contributors while we're playing well.

[30Assists 342]

Sure, this draft is a step down from last year's but there's still talent at the top especially for SGs and PGs. I guess I can pin my hopes on a late season tank after the trade deadline where Rob will almost assuredly move JJ and other pieces.

Yeah, I would think that it only benefits us to play as well as we can, and trade for the picks we want. Whatever's on our roster, it's probably better than most of the draftpicks, especially if it's someone that proves they're consistent (by playing during the season).

 

And why would we want people on our team that can stomach losing? Eff that...