The Buccaneer 74 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, Mauro Pedrosa said: I’m ready for Orlando to conquer the entire state of California! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Buccaneer 74 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Mauro Pedrosa said: Some people never develop jumpshots, so nothing is guaranteed, but if Isaac and Fultz learn how to shoot consistenly we can have two superstars Not only that, it gives AG the room to slash. I think we all agree that the version of AG we got last night is what we want. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, Magicman28 said: Not taking anything away from the game he had. He balled out. He’s going to have to show he can consistently shoot from outside. At some point defenses will force him to. If he does that, then yeah, if he stays healthy, he can be a star. It's really not going to matter as much as you think it is. His burst off his first step, ability to finish through contact, ability to finish with strength crafty acrobatics and athletic explosiveness, passing, and mid-range game are enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauro Pedrosa 1,028 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, IrishCelticHater said: Not only that, it gives AG the room to slash. I think we all agree that the version of AG we got last night is what we want. No doubt. He has to buy in to that role Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 It's really weird that the night we gave the most freedom to Gordon was the night he played the most controlled offensive game. Maybe since he had any shot he wanted to take he was less worried about it being his turn to do something because he could do anything he wanted on any possession. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Buccaneer 74 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Fultz4thewin said: It's really weird that the night we gave the most freedom to Gordon was the night he played the most controlled offensive game. Maybe since he had any shot he wanted to take he was less worried about it being his turn to do something because he could do anything he wanted on any possession. No doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauro Pedrosa 1,028 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Fultz4thewin said: It's really weird that the night we gave the most freedom to Gordon was the night he played the most controlled offensive game. Maybe since he had any shot he wanted to take he was less worried about it being his turn to do something because he could do anything he wanted on any possession. We have to remove some of the cooks from the kitchen. Maybe this was the push we needed to trade Fournier, confirming the rumors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicman28 295 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 19 minutes ago, Fultz4thewin said: It's really not going to matter as much as you think it is. His burst off his first step, ability to finish through contact, ability to finish with strength crafty acrobatics and athletic explosiveness, passing, and mid-range game are enough. Yes it will. Being able to shoot keeps defenses from collapsing. You know this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjgator 164 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 Well, that was something. We beat the Lakers with our D League team. It's the top story on ESPN.com right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 27 minutes ago, Magicman28 said: Yes it will. Being able to shoot keeps defenses from collapsing. You know this We want defenses to collapse. Because it leaves someone else open. How do you think giannis, Westbrook, John wall, Wade managed? The problem with a guy like Ben Simmons isn't that he won't shoot threes, it's that 404 of his 432 field goal attempts happen within 9 feet of the basket. That's what makes Simmons easy to defend. Fultz is shooting 40% from 16-24 feet. That's good enough to give him shot diversity to make him a star and the lack of a three point shot can be managed by surrounding him with shooters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just a regular Magic fan 38 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 3 hours ago, hootie249 said: Woke up in the middle of the night to watch the second half replay. What a game! Most entertaining game of the year! I had to wait until this morning. No rush and was able to watch the whole thing. I really enjoyed the total team effort and contribution we got from Clark. Major props to Fultz and AG! Coach Cliff did a great job with the rotations, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicman28 295 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 21 minutes ago, Fultz4thewin said: We want defenses to collapse. Because it leaves someone else open. How do you think giannis, Westbrook, John wall, Wade managed? The problem with a guy like Ben Simmons isn't that he won't shoot threes, it's that 404 of his 432 field goal attempts happen within 9 feet of the basket. That's what makes Simmons easy to defend. Fultz is shooting 40% from 16-24 feet. That's good enough to give him shot diversity to make him a star and the lack of a three point shot can be managed by surrounding him with shooters. All those guys can and will shoot 3’s. Not saying he has to be Curry. Just has to be able to take what the defense gives. If his man decides to slack off, he’s gotta make them pay. That’s what a first option star player does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites