CTMagicUK 1,488 Report post Posted April 15 The Lakers winning last night was kinda good for us. Pushed us into a 4 way tie for 16th-19th pick rather than a 3 way tie for 17th-19th and gave us a chance at pick 16. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Lergier 99 Report post Posted April 15 11 hours ago, CTMagicUK said: The Lakers winning last night was kinda good for us. Pushed us into a 4 way tie for 16th-19th pick rather than a 3 way tie for 17th-19th and gave us a chance at pick 16. If we get real lucky on this one and pull another rabbit with #16.....is like kinda picking in the lottery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TreyMachine 398 Report post Posted April 16 I don't know if it's been discussed, but Paolo being courted to play for Team USA in the FIBA 2023 games away from Italy and then not being put on the Team USA Olympic roster for 2024 seems salty to me. Maybe the thought is that Paolo will eventually represent the USA in the next Olympics, but I'm sure he's disappointed. That being said, it's only an 11 man roster and there's an "open spot for one more player." I'd love to see the Magic get to the East Semi's or Finals (can we beat Boston??) and Paolo to prove his value to be on that roster. A summer playing with Lebron, Steph, and more would be an AMAZING experience for him and his growth no doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Magic 1,251 Report post Posted April 16 9 minutes ago, TreyMachine said: I don't know if it's been discussed, but Paolo being courted to play for Team USA in the FIBA 2023 games away from Italy and then not being put on the Team USA Olympic roster for 2024 seems salty to me. Maybe the thought is that Paolo will eventually represent the USA in the next Olympics, but I'm sure he's disappointed. That being said, it's only an 11 man roster and there's an "open spot for one more player." I'd love to see the Magic get to the East Semi's or Finals (can we beat Boston??) and Paolo to prove his value to be on that roster. A summer playing with Lebron, Steph, and more would be an AMAZING experience for him and his growth no doubt. Paolo will be on that Olympic team mark my words Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shine88 81 Report post Posted April 16 I think the last spot will be between Kawhi, Chet and Paolo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason Funderburker 111 Report post Posted April 16 On 4/8/2024 at 1:58 PM, Jason Funderburker said: I don’t know who they’ll get but I think it is unlikely they don’t shell out to hire a very good coach. They’ll probably be fine So the jury is out on the hire, but I think the actual thing that will hurt them most is all the players and recruits are leaving Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,488 Report post Posted April 16 1 hour ago, Jason Funderburker said: So the jury is out on the hire, but I think the actual thing that will hurt them most is all the players and recruits are leaving I think Mark Pope is a solid hire. Won a National Championship there as a player and has done a pretty good job with BYU making it to the tournament twice. Just whether he can handle the brighter lights of the big job following Cal I suppose. There was always going to be an exodus of talent though. If I was him I'd be a little relieved to be honest, Bradshaw, Ivisic and Wagner were hardly winning players as freshman, maybe they make a leap but he could probably find a couple of transfers that could eat up those minutes and be just as impactful if not more. And Kentucky was always going to lose Dillingham, Edwards and (probably, since he hasn't yet officially declared) Sheppard. The incoming freshmen is kinda tough to lose but again they probably expected it given Cal recruited those kids to play in his one and done factory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,488 Report post Posted April 17 17 hours ago, Jay Magic said: Paolo will be on that Olympic team mark my words He is not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TreyMachine 398 Report post Posted April 17 20 hours ago, Shine88 said: I think the last spot will be between Kawhi, Chet and Paolo. My concern is that Paolo did not play that great during last years FIBA competition. I could see Chet over him or even Jalen Brunson, who was one of the leaders last summer. I’m curious to know if they are leaving 1 roster spot to see how guys play in the playoffs. That’s my gut feeling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,488 Report post Posted April 17 1 hour ago, TreyMachine said: My concern is that Paolo did not play that great during last years FIBA competition. I could see Chet over him or even Jalen Brunson, who was one of the leaders last summer. I’m curious to know if they are leaving 1 roster spot to see how guys play in the playoffs. That’s my gut feeling ESPN reported yesterday Kawhi is getting it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamesdin 42 Report post Posted April 17 hope team usa snub light a fire under Paolo's butt. this is a bummer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orlandoholic 134 Report post Posted April 17 4 hours ago, Jamesdin said: hope team usa snub light a fire under Paolo's butt. this is a bummer. It’s not a snub though.. It’s a great reality check.. He’s not up there yet! But he will be if he keeps working.. Good for him. This will give him plenty time to work on his craft. He would t have played a lot anyways Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
