Official 2015 Offseason Thread

[Fultz4thewin 2,464]

Also, I've never been a huge tobias guy. But when people (professional nba writers and on this board) have been telling me he's going to get a max offer for the last 8 months and he ends up getting a slightly less than a max offer, I'm pretty happy.

[Mauro Pedrosa 1,032]

We still need a backup big and a backup PG

[Catman 380]

So a 25 win team added Mario Hezonja, unless Rob works some sort of trade this will be our offseason. He sure is putting a lot of faith in the development of our young players.

 

Well that has always been the plan. It was pretty clear from the beginning that the Magic would build a core with their draft picks and it would take about 5 years to be back to being regulars in the playoffs. Once the team makes playoffs and shows promise, the Magic will be much more successful in free agency.

[HeHateMe 697]

I think he does play the 4. I also think Mario will be the starter but to expect it to be Mario opening night is pretty high hopes. I would not be surprised if it is Fournier or Gordon.

 

I still say Mario will be more NBA ready week one than AG will be in his second NBA season. It's high hopes but I have high expectations of Mario.

 

I'm alright with the slight overpay. Rob & Skiles seem to be on the same page and they must think they have a good roster fit and know where they want to use Harris.

[Jason Funderburker 111]

He's a top 5, 23-and-under forward in the NBA

It was the correct move. Doesn't make it exciting

[Jay Magic 1,246]

We still need a backup big and a backup PG

 

Jordan Hill or Koufos for back up big

 

CJ watson or Aaron Brooks for back up PG

 

ideally lol

[HeHateMe 697]

Jordan Hill or Koufos for back up big

 

CJ watson or Aaron Brooks for back up PG

 

ideally lol

 

Koufos is going to get a relatively big contract. Watson would be a cool backup. Maybe Lin too. I'm hoping that PHX deal happens and we get Morris.

[Catman 380]

Also, I've never been a huge tobias guy. But when people (professional nba writers and on this board) have been telling me he's going to get a max offer for the last 8 months and he ends up getting a slightly less than a max offer, I'm pretty happy.

 

Yes and some of the better writers like Zach Lowe are saying Tobias is a great NBA player, I tend to agree. These guys study analytics and film like crazy and see the potential.

 

Tobias is a guy you have to use properly. I really think Skiles will use him well.

 

Lets look at what Toronto is doing this year - they wanted to start Carroll at 4 and went for Matthews to play at SG.

 

My point is that I think the Magic could have a lethal small ball lineup IF harris can improve on the defensive end against 4s. If he gets outplayed by Gordon we have a trade piece.

 

I also like Tobias simply because he is essentially our "star" right now in terms of media exposure. We need a guy who can attract some attention to the team while the others guys develop.

[Jason Funderburker 111]

It's basically the Gordon Hayward contract

I wish he was Gordon Hayward lol

[Fultz4thewin 2,464]

poor Knicks. They missed on everybody

[Catman 380]

And I'm not sure why, a year later, a guy like Parsons was unwanted because of what he'd command.

 

Not sure what that has to do with you not knowing the Magic's payroll or roster.

[HeHateMe 697]

Yes and some of the better writers like Zach Lowe are saying Tobias is a great NBA player, I tend to agree. These guys study analytics and film like crazy and see the potential.

 

Tobias is a guy you have to use properly. I really think Skiles will use him well.

 

Lets look at what Toronto is doing this year - they wanted to start Carroll at 4 and went for Matthews to play at SG.

 

My point is that I think the Magic could have a lethal small ball lineup IF harris can improve on the defensive end against 4s. If he gets outplayed by Gordon we have a trade piece.

 

I also like Tobias simply because he is essentially our "star" right now in terms of media exposure. We need a guy who can attract some attention to the team while the others guys develop.

 

Agree on the small ball..

 

BUT

Wait, Harris attracts attention? Oladipo is more of a household name than Harris.