All Eyes On Me 1,212 Report post Posted May 30, 2022 13 minutes ago, Soul Bro said: The irony is your reason for steering clear of Smith is the very reason I think the Magic brass probably prefer him. Just look at who Toronto has drafted and WeltHam have drafted. They love very long, interchangeable, two way, pterodactyls. I could totally see them falling in love with a lineup that starts Wagner (2), Isaac (3), and Smith (or Chet)(4), just as Toronto proved the effectiveness of starting Barnes, Anunoby and Siakim. And keep in mind, Wagner did play some 2 at Michigan. Would it lead to a championship for Orlando? No idea. Agreed. The big appeal on Jabari especially is he fits todays NBA mold of position-less basketball. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soul Bro 1,421 Report post Posted May 30, 2022 1 hour ago, ball junkie said: And on the guards …outside of Fultz potential our guards point blank sucked …like worst in the league offensively and big part of that blame is on guards and wings …so any decent guard/wing drafted shouldn’t have any problem carving a role/minutes Lol. QFT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauro Pedrosa 1,032 Report post Posted May 30, 2022 I think Jabari will be like Jaren Jackson jr with the balance tilted more towards offense. Warming up to the idea of drafting him. What I really want is for us to steal Tyler Herro in free agency, next season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,488 Report post Posted May 30, 2022 I've got Jabari 3rd on my board but I can't really deny the arguments being made for him. He's a fantastic fit for playoff basketball even if he may not be a superstar scorer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Lergier 99 Report post Posted May 30, 2022 5 hours ago, CTMagicUK said: I'm with you, my point was more... How confident are we that Jabari is going to be an elite shooter versus just a very good one? Because that's kind of the difference between Klay Thompson and Danny Green. Obviously being 6'10 helps, he'll probably be more impactful than Green even if he's only a very good shooter because of that. I'm at 1a. Chet 1b. Paolo 1c. Jabari Everyone else. EDIT: on reflection the Danny Green comment is kind of a stretch but I think it still makes the point that the level of shooter you are can dramatically affect your outcome when shooting is your main offensive skill. Why not a Kevin Durant? Smaller wingspan with less ball handling skills....but stronger and better defensively. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyce_1 311 Report post Posted May 30, 2022 31 minutes ago, Mauro Pedrosa said: I think Jabari will be like Jaren Jackson jr with the balance tilted more towards offense. Warming up to the idea of drafting him. What I really want is for us to steal Tyler Herro in free agency, next season Good comparison. "Tilted towards offense" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,488 Report post Posted May 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Albert Lergier said: Why not a Kevin Durant? Smaller wingspan with less ball handling skills....but stronger and better defensively. Because Kevin Durant is one of the greatest scorers of all time.. and Jabari is just not that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soul Bro 1,421 Report post Posted May 30, 2022 What I really want is #1 pick Fultz to regain his draft form and to stay healthy and to be paired with our #1 pick of 2022. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Lergier 99 Report post Posted May 30, 2022 15 minutes ago, CTMagicUK said: Because Kevin Durant is one of the greatest scorers of all time.. and Jabari is just not that. Jabari projected per 36 MPG = Potential for 20 to 25 PPG, 40% from 3 in his rookie year. This is elite. And can defend 94' x 50' Kevin in his rookie year 20 PPG and 29% from 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ball junkie 277 Report post Posted May 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Soul Bro said: The irony is your reason for steering clear of Smith is the very reason I think the Magic brass probably prefer him. Just look at who Toronto has drafted and WeltHam have drafted. They love very long, interchangeable, two way, pterodactyls. I could totally see them falling in love with a lineup that starts Wagner (2), Isaac (3), and Smith (or Chet)(4), just as Toronto proved the effectiveness of starting Barnes, Anunoby and Siakim. And keep in mind, Wagner did play some 2 at Michigan. Would it lead to a championship for Orlando? No idea. I didn’t say to steer clear of him …just that anybody that thinks he’s gonna be this wing/perimeter player extraordinaire like what we're seeing dominate the playoffs …it’d be something we haven’t seen from him thus far in his career …he’d have to take a huge jump …I gave him his credit for his strengths ….Wagner at the 2 lol …I love that kid but I can just see him trying to guard the elites at that position . Back to Isaac …it’s weird, and I haven’t posted here since Dwight left and Henny ( I have no clue how to construct a functional roster) was starting his job …but I get the feeling some of you are hoping he flails again so the big you want drafted can move in …especially you Soul being an FSU fan …I mean I’m pulling for that guy big time …cause if he’s healthy our defense takes a major step …and we and he have proven this when he played . We need elite wings …just like every friggin team in the league salivates over …3 way scorers …hard to turn a kid into that who hasn’t already been doing that thus far in his career Edit: are we really back to the Kevin Durant comparisons …momma told me there’d be days like this lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Better DJ & Photographer 461 Report post Posted May 30, 2022 10 minutes ago, ball junkie said: We need elite wings …just like every friggin team in the league salivates over …3 way scorers …hard to turn a kid into that who hasn’t already been doing that thus far in his career Who we need is Sharpe. The question is, do we have the balls to take him #1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J-Mac 80 Report post Posted May 30, 2022 Idk who said it but whoever said Jabari was just a 6’10 T Ross messed up my whole outlook on Jabari at 1 lmao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites