TrueMagicFan07

Let's trade to get Bobby Portis, Jr. ['crazy eyes'] from the Milwaukee Bucks! I love that guy. He is 'nasty'--in a good way! He can play center and is a great rebounder. Portis can also score from anywhere on the court. He's a vet. Let's do it!

I agree. I 'bold' the part about Cole because in the last regular season game thread, I alluded to him being a problem at point guard next season if Fultz is not ready to go to start the season or if he (Fultz) is injured at any time during the season. In the last few games of the 20-21 regular season Cole made the game about him and not team basketball. He was a ball hog. . .a score first point guard, attempting to win the game by himself. I don't think that is something that will change.

Developing one player is to the detriment of the other members on the team. If some of the players who played the last few games with Cole are brought back next season, how is it helping their player development? It's called team basketball. In a situation such as the Magic, you would think that the coach would get the other players involved to see what he's got going forward--who to keep and who to let go--I know, g-league. Cole is not the only 'current' player (last few games) they plan to keep. I was excited about Cole his first few games with the Magic, but at this point with his ball hog mentality, I'm not sold on him. I know players are different but at this point it feels like an Elfrid Payton effect.

CTM, you said you didn't watch the game, yet you are assuming that "Philly stayed home in the pick and roll and let Cole beat them." If there were any pick and rolls in the game plan, they never materialize because Cole disrupted anything the Magic wanted to do and decided to make it a one man show--the Cole Anthony show. "I got this mentality". It was all tunnel vision. His peripheral vision (not seeing teammates) went out the building.

I disagree with you CTM. I watched the game. What I saw wasn't just from the box score stats. I watched Cole dribble the ball up court numerous times driving straight toward the basket in traffic for a layup or a 6 or 8 foot jump shot. He rarely passed the ball. I watched closely after the Magic grabbed a rebound on defense. When the ball was in Cole's hands., he dribbled up the court straight toward the basket an let it fly. If anyone can find a playback of the game, check it out.

^This. I saw that last in the box score at the end of the game. I kept posting during the game that Cole was not passing the ball and was determined to make every shot while the ball was in his hands. There is nothing positive about his scoring a lot of points and not allowing his teammate to help (team basketball). If Cole does that next season and he gets injured, who will pick up the slack (if Markelle is not ready to go).

Cole does not like to pass the ball. He has attempted all of the last few shots. That is not good. It's team basketball. Edit: He just turned the ball over, dribbling in an attempt to get another shot off instead of passing to a teammate.

Oh, oh! Look out--Magic's on a run!

INJURY REPORT - Source: ESPN Link: https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401307889

Wells Fargo Center - Philadelphia, PA Sunday, May 16th at 7:00 P.M. TV: Bally Sports FL 48-23, 1st in Atlantic Division | 21-50, 5th in Southeast Division WE WILL. . . Be: Tougher, Faster, Stronger FAN APPRECIATION

Alright, thanks jmmagicfan. It's all good. I appreciate your being up front with me.

So, I prepared and posted a Game Thread for tonight's game against the 76ers, and no one is interested in using it, not even the Mods.

INJURY REPORT - Source: ESPN 76ers' Howard gets mandated ban for 16th tech Michael Reaves/Getty Images2h Sixers center Dwight Howard was suspended one game without pay by the NBA on Friday for picking up his 16th technical foul of the season. Link: https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/phi/philadelphia-76ers

Wells Fargo Center - Philadelphia, PA Friday, May 14th at 8:00 P.M. TV: Bally Sports FL 47-23, 1st in Atlantic Division | 21-49, 5th in Southeast Division MIA - Your Orlando-o-o-o- Magic! GO MAGIC!

Looks like Toronto is tanking as well. On Rotowire, Toronto's main players are listed as "out" for tonight's game. Kyle Lowry, P. Siakam F. VanVleet OG Anunoby P. Williams The Bulls are currently ahead of Toronto in the second quarter.