2024/2025 General Game Thread

[Jay Magic]

4 minutes ago, MagicOne said:

That's pretty close to what I think he will average for a full season next year. I think he will be right around 31ppg, 8rpg, 6 to 7apg. Franz will be 27/6/6. Jalen will be at around 18ppg next year as well.

I can see it definitely. Manifesting 

[MagicOne]

4 minutes ago, Jay Magic said:

I can see it definitely. Manifesting 

Paolo will eventually average 30 plus ppg and 10rpg. He will also have a bunch of triple doubles. (Especially if they bring in a couple more shooters).

[TrueMagicFan07]

2 hours ago, MagicOne said:

This will be the best Magic duo in their history. Surpassing Shaq and Penny. T-Mac and Grant Hill would have been up there too if Grant wasn't injured so often. Dwight and Rashard were pretty special as well. But P-5 and Boogie are on an entirely different level. Could be up there with the best duos in NBA history when all is said and done.

                 

 

The Orlando Magic's most iconic and arguably best duo of all time was Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway, who led the team to the NBA Finals in 1995. 

 

Here's a more detailed look at their impact:

• Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway:

  • Dominant Duo: O'Neal, a dominant center, and Hardaway, a dynamic point guard, formed a formidable partnership that brought the Magic to prominence. 
     
  • NBA Finals Run: The duo led the Magic to the NBA Finals in 1995, where they faced the Houston Rockets, ultimately losing in 4 games. 
     
  • Franchise Success: They secured the franchise's first playoff appearance and run to the NBA Finals, establishing the Magic as a force in the league. 
     
  • O'Neal's Departure: O'Neal's departure in the summer of 1996 marked the end of this powerhouse duo. 
     
• Other Notable Duos:

  • Dwight Howard and Jameer Nelson: Howard, a dominant center, and Nelson, a skilled point guard, led the Magic to the NBA Finals in 2009, their first appearance since 1995. 
     
  • Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner: Currently, Banchero and Wagner are setting the longest streak by a duo in Magic history with each scoring 20+ points in nine straight games. 

Source: Google (who were the best duo in orlando magic history of all time)

[CTMagicUK]

6 hours ago, Jay Magic said:

P5 told @Josh_Cohen_NBA that his mother, Rhonda Banchero has been on him about his rebounding — encouraging to make it an emphasis. “My mom, that’s something she’s always on me about. She wants me to average 10 rebounds.” Paolo posted a career-high 18 rebounds tonight

She's right. No reason an absolute truck of a dude like him should end games with like 5 rebounds. 18 against an admittedly very small Wiz team is a good start. 

Wasn't really a fan of that win. Felt like we played with our food way too much. We never really looked uncomfortable but we didn't ever step on the gas and just end the game like I hoped. 

Need the Magic to rattle off these next 4 now. End the season with a winning record and with momentum going into the play in. 

This next game is probably the most important game this season. At home to the Hawks in what will likely be a preview of the 7/8 play in game. The Hawks always play us close too. 

[Albert Lergier]

On 4/3/2025 at 4:05 AM, CTMagicUK said:

I've been pretty patient with the coaching staff and the offense but I'm definitely in "something needs to change structurally" mode. Like yes we've missed open shots, but also, we still rely far too heavily on Paolo and Franz iso or high pick and roll with no other ball movement. 

I'd like to see speed of decision making be prioritised over the long catch, hold, pound the ball stuff. 

I do often wonder though if the intensity with which we play defense is what leads to those aimless possessions where it takes 10 seconds to get into any offense and then we eventually throw up some garbage with 2 seconds left on the clock.

Sometimes Paolo and Franz looks like they are playing 2 versus 8.....bad on them, bad on coaching, for sure.

[Albert Lergier]

19 hours ago, All Eyes On Me said:

Wizards are sitting pretty much everybody tonight, no excuse to not blow them out. Do we really get a 5 day break after tonight this late in the season? Weird

The Magic schedule had them as the the team with the most games played....this break could not come at a better time.

We are fighting The Hawks.....we play them on Tuesday "rested"  AT HOME while for them is the 3rd game in 4 nights.

[fan for too long 2]

15 hours ago, Jay Magic said:

P5 told @Josh_Cohen_NBA that his mother, Rhonda Banchero has been on him about his rebounding — encouraging to make it an emphasis. “My mom, that’s something she’s always on me about. She wants me to average 10 rebounds.” Paolo posted a career-high 18 rebounds tonight

Can we make her the coach? Lol no, seriously. The so called Magic coaches aren’t telling him to use his wide azz and go get some rebounds?  Pitiful. 

[Soul Bro]

15 minutes ago, fan for too long 2 said:

Can we make her the coach? Lol no, seriously. The so called Magic coaches aren’t telling him to use his wide azz and go get some rebounds?  Pitiful. 

In fairness to Mose, it hits a little different when it's coming from your mama.

[Jay Magic]

I see our pa anonnoucer Paul Porter is leaving after the end of THIS season..

I check his Facebook page and he has openly said its the Magics decision not his 

WTF 

[fan for too long 2]

59 minutes ago, Jay Magic said:

I see our pa anonnoucer Paul Porter is leaving after the end of THIS season..

I check his Facebook page and he has openly said its the Magics decision not his 

WTF 

All them pay raises over the years made him expendable. My guess. But it’s what corporations do. SMDH. 

[zollman]

No more Magic Dancers

Now there will be no more Paul Porter

Stupid City - Kingdom Rising court every game.

$20 beers

i could go on and on..

 

[MagicOne]

On 4/3/2025 at 11:36 PM, TrueMagicFan07 said:

                 

 

The Orlando Magic's most iconic and arguably best duo of all time was Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway, who led the team to the NBA Finals in 1995. 

 

Here's a more detailed look at their impact:

• Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway:

  • Dominant Duo: O'Neal, a dominant center, and Hardaway, a dynamic point guard, formed a formidable partnership that brought the Magic to prominence. 
     
  • NBA Finals Run: The duo led the Magic to the NBA Finals in 1995, where they faced the Houston Rockets, ultimately losing in 4 games. 
     
  • Franchise Success: They secured the franchise's first playoff appearance and run to the NBA Finals, establishing the Magic as a force in the league. 
     
  • O'Neal's Departure: O'Neal's departure in the summer of 1996 marked the end of this powerhouse duo. 
     
• Other Notable Duos:

  • Dwight Howard and Jameer Nelson: Howard, a dominant center, and Nelson, a skilled point guard, led the Magic to the NBA Finals in 2009, their first appearance since 1995. 
     
  • Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner: Currently, Banchero and Wagner are setting the longest streak by a duo in Magic history with each scoring 20+ points in nine straight games. 

Source: Google (who were the best duo in orlando magic history of all time)

LOL @ that meme! Yes, I agree that up until this point Shaq and Penny are the best duo in Orlando Magic history. They turned the franchise into a winner and put Orlando on the map so to speak. Dwight and Jameer are a good pick for second. I was at that game 6 clincher in Orlando when they beat LeBron to advance to the Finals. The place was rocking. Literally couldn't hear the people sitting right next to me. With all of this said, if Franz and Paolo stay together and stay healthy, they could become the best duo in Magic history. Congrats to Dwight Howard on making the Hall of Fame! He's already said that he is going in representing the Magic.