Yyzlin

Im happy so far with this trade. It has already produced immediate results. Still, I cant shake of this doubt. West's genius cant be doubted. But, as long as Magic's history of bad luck stops, we should be fine.

Wilt_The_Stilt

He had 20 points and 18 rebounds against the Knicks last night in double OT....

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TheLegend

But he was also tearing it up down low when we need some crucial points and he was doing awesome defensively and saved our *** on several occasions! You forgot to mention on his stat line that he also got 3 blocks and one of his blocks was the one that saved the Magic and took the game into overtime. Gooden had a nice game. He's really developing into the kind of player we've been waiting for the past two years, Drew is the real deal and at the level he is playing he is a big valuable asset to our squad.

Giricek on the other hand, he played well against the Knicks but he tried to do too much at times. He was OK but he needs to take it easy sometimes he took some shots where he should have just given the ball to T-Mac.

Idunkonyou

Well so far Gooden is averaging 19.3 points, 11.3 boards, 1.8 blocks, 0.8 steals and shooting 56% from the floor in a Magic uniform after 4 games. I'd say he not only going to be a allstar next season, but him and McGrady will be a duo that most teams can only dream of in the future.

Also don't forget Giricek. I told every one that he is a mini Peja, but he can also defend.

Now that the big 3 are in place for the Magic, it is up to Gabe to surround them with talent.

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Gooden looked very impressive against the Knicks, he gave them a chance to win by putting it in double ot with his block a tip out.

I wouldnt say next year for all star, but certainly in years to come.

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Yyzlin

He missed the free throw though damnit. That woulda won it for us. O well, hes just a rookie. Cant win em all.

Idunkonyou

Gooden with another solid performance today. 13 points/14 boards. His FG% wasn't that great, but then again he is a rookie and he won't have a 20/10/2 shooting 60% from the floor night every game.

Giricek also had another great performance. 16 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, 7-11 from the floor.

That makes yet another 30+ point, 15+ rebound and 5+ assist night combined for Giricek and Gooden. 4-1 record since they arrived.