NittanyBuc 757 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 So you create the "worst team in basketball", and that makes you a genius? Sign me up. I'm sure there are a lot of people here who could put together a team that wouldn't win a single game. It's one thing to put together a garbage team, it's another to put together an inexperienced team that can only improve. This team is terrible because it's young, not because it lacks talent. Big difference. So to answer your question, no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drain-O 369 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 I think it was either the Suns GM or Danny Ainge. Hennigan is very reserved and careful in his comments. I doubt he would say something like that to the media. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Secretly Space Jesus 670 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 I'm still waiting for JJZFL to explain what rebuilding plan he'd have the team pursue rather than this one. I asked that question like 4 months ago, so I'd assume by now he'd have had time to think about his response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 I'm still waiting for JJZFL to explain what rebuilding plan he'd have the team pursue rather than this one. I asked that question like 4 months ago, so I'd assume by now he'd have had time to think about his response. Well, you just gotta sign hall of fame caliber players. /sarcasm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrustInHenny 14 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 If Magic are tanking, then they are doing it wrong so far in the first game. lol This is actually the plan I assume. Look really competitive for the first three quarters and then blow it. If you noticed last night, we were making a run in the fourth quarter and it looked like we had a chance at a close game. Instead, we leave Solomon Jones, Etwaan Moore, and Kyle Oquinn in the game. This squad was playing some nice team defense, but did Jacque really expect them to pull the game even and have enough to win?? This article sounds like it could have been Rob, but I doubt it. Maybe Suns or Celtics GM? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrustInHenny 14 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 So you create the "worst team in basketball", and that makes you a genius? Sign me up. I'm sure there are a lot of people here who could put together a team that wouldn't win a single game. You cant be serious bro? This comment is worth ignoring this guy. Talk about ignorance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BN 44 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 This is actually the plan I assume. Look really competitive for the first three quarters and then blow it. If you noticed last night, we were making a run in the fourth quarter and it looked like we had a chance at a close game. Instead, we leave Solomon Jones, Etwaan Moore, and Kyle Oquinn in the game. This squad was playing some nice team defense, but did Jacque really expect them to pull the game even and have enough to win?? This article sounds like it could have been Rob, but I doubt it. Maybe Suns or Celtics GM? Ah yes,the mysterious third quarter curse now moves up a quarter, and I'm ok with this :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Secretly Space Jesus 670 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Ah yes,the mysterious third quarter curse now moves up a quarter, and I'm ok with this The "third quarter curse" was a problem with Brian Hill's coaching, specifically his inability to make adjustments and the predictability of his offensive schemes. It wasn't voodoo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30Assists 342 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 The "third quarter curse" was a problem with Brian Hill's coaching, specifically his inability to make adjustments and the predictability of his offensive schemes. It wasn't voodoo. So you're saying it's voodoo... I KNEW IT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BN 44 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 The "third quarter curse" was a problem with Brian Hill's coaching, specifically his inability to make adjustments and the predictability of his offensive schemes. It wasn't voodoo. And just as luck would have it, Brian Hill is around again. A coincidence? I think not, white man from town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJZFL 623 Report post Posted October 31, 2013 You cant be serious bro? This comment is worth ignoring this guy. Talk about ignorance. Sorry you don't like my comment. Your "TrustInHenny" moniker suggests that you may not be totally objective about this stuff, though. To answer DOM's question, there are of course other potential rebuilding models aside from becoming the worst team in the league. The Boston Celtics added some great players in 2007 and went from nowhere to NBA champion. And the 1999-2000 Magic were in a rebuilding mode and yet were able to field the "heart and hustle" team who were competitive and entertaining to watch. Of course, the current Magic situation is not exactly the same as either of those two examples. Otis did leave a big mess. And no two situations are ever going to be exactly the same. But there is usually more than one approach. This discussion, however, is of no value. The Magic have chosen their route to rebuild. What's done is done. Let's stipulate for the sake of discussion that this was the best choice they had. So let's look at what they've got now. They have a very young and untested GM, a young coach who had never been a head coach before last season, and a young team that right now isn't very good. That's all we've got to judge them by. Will they become good or even great in the next 2-3 years? That's the gamble in all of this. If they succeed, then I'll agree that Henny deserves our trust. But until then, it's way premature to designate anyone as a genius, or even a success. Just because they're young and new doesn't mean they'll succeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted October 31, 2013 Sorry you don't like my comment. Your "TrustInHenny" moniker suggests that you may not be totally objective about this stuff, though. To answer DOM's question, there are of course other potential rebuilding models aside from becoming the worst team in the league. The Boston Celtics added some great players in 2007 and went from nowhere to NBA champion. And the 1999-2000 Magic were in a rebuilding mode and yet were able to field the "heart and hustle" team who were competitive and entertaining to watch. Of course, the current Magic situation is not exactly the same as either of those two examples. Otis did leave a big mess. And no two situations are ever going to be exactly the same. But there is usually more than one approach. This discussion, however, is of no value. The Magic have chosen their route to rebuild. What's done is done. Let's stipulate for the sake of discussion that this was the best choice they had. So let's look at what they've got now. They have a very young and untested GM, a young coach who had never been a head coach before last season, and a young team that right now isn't very good. That's all we've got to judge them by. Will they become good or even great in the next 2-3 years? That's the gamble in all of this. If they succeed, then I'll agree that Henny deserves our trust. But until then, it's way premature to designate anyone as a genius, or even a success. Just because they're young and new doesn't mean they'll succeed. you mean the same Boston Celtics who tanked and traded the #2 pick for Ray Allen? The heart and hustle team who was mediocre? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
