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**JNice** · 06-29-2003, 11:00 AM

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Originally posted by hobojoe45555!
odom is likely heading to Orlando, article in the Florida Today. That gives them an excellent chance in the East this year.

PG-Gaines
SG-McGrady
SF-Odom
PF-Gooden
C-Nesterovic, Clark???

Bench-Armstrong, Giricek, DeClerq, Bogans

Pretty good is you AX me

I wouldn't say likely. There is the possibility, but likely is a little optimistic. I think Lamar is one of the guy's that the Clippers are planning on hanging onto, which means if Orlando offered him a contract he would basically have to force LA not to match out of good faith, which normally doesn't work.

That lineup is good enough to challenge for best in the East, especially if Kidd goes West, but I don't think we will get Odom and Nesterovic. I would be ecstatic if we did.

Having Armstrong, Bogans, Giricek, Garrity, DeClerq, Hunter, Pachulia all coming off the bench would be a luxury Orlando fans havent seen in a long, long time.

**Pinball** · 06-29-2003, 11:31 AM

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Originally posted by Dee Bo!

I wouldn't say likely. There is the possibility, but likely is a little optimistic. I think Lamar is one of the guy's that the Clippers are planning on hanging onto, which means if Orlando offered him a contract he would basically have to force LA not to match out of good faith, which normally doesn't work.

That lineup is good enough to challenge for best in the East, especially if Kidd goes West, but I don't think we will get Odom and Nesterovic. I would be ecstatic if we did.

Having Armstrong, Bogans, Giricek, Garrity, DeClerq, Hunter, Pachulia all coming off the bench would be a luxury Orlando fans havent seen in a long, long time.

That would be sweet but not likely. The size of that team would be intriguing though. Gaines is a 6-6 PG. TMac is 6-8. Odom is 6-10. Gooden is 6-10. Nester is about 7-0. Very nice and tall team. They'd be able to challenge NJ and Detroit for it all this year.

**Vintage** · 06-29-2003, 11:35 AM

Even if they don't land Rasho, they should be better.

Gooden came off his rookie year and should be better this year. He did well after being traded. Same for Giricek. The key will be if Gaines is ready to contribute right away. If so, they are very solid at 1-4.

Gaines/Giricek/McGrady/Gooden/?????
- The 4 G's.

Hunter, if he starts, is the shotblocking presence they need. He has good athleticism.

They should be able to challenge most teams.

**HKF** · 06-29-2003, 11:43 AM

Giricek will most likely come off the bench. They seem dedicated to bringing in a SF to play with McGrady.

What about Turkoglu with McGrady? He might look nice next to him in a free-flowing offensive sheme. He is 6'10 or 6'9 also.

RyeBread800 · 06-29-2003, 11:51 AM

Orlando had a very good draft. They needed a point guard and they got a guy who will come in and contribute right away. They don't need a savior, they just need solid guys to help McGrady.

If the Magic get Odom, that will be a great pickup. Odom is seen as a problem child now, but he was playing w/ the Clippers! Once he gets w/ a good team like the Magic and a good coach like Doc Rivers than he will improve a lot.

I like the way the Magic look right now.
POINT GUARD
Gaines-Will have a fine rookie season.
Armstrong-Great backup, will bring energy.
SHOOTING GUARD
McGrady-Awesome.
Bogans-Solid backup, can contribute for this team.
SMALL FORWARD
Odom-If they get him, it will be a great pickup. Not like Miles w/ the Cavs.
Giricek-This guy is gonna be a player. Had a fine rookie season, showed good poise.
Hill-What's the deal w/ him? His dad says he's playing. Others say he's out for the year. I want to hear his thoughts.
POWER FORWARD
Gooden-Will be a player. Good rookie season, especially in the playoffs.
Garrity-Great player to bring off the bench and make some 3's.
CENTER
DeClerq-This is where they're lacking. Not a good starter.
Hunter-Again, not a good player.

-If the Magic can pick up a decent center they will be a major contender in the East. I'm a Knicks fan through and through, but I'm looking forward to watching this young and exciting Magic team develop. Plus I'm a big Giricek fan.

TheRifleman · 06-29-2003, 01:06 PM

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Originally posted by RyeBread800!
Orlando had a very good draft. They needed a point guard and they got a guy who will come in and contribute right away. They don't need a savior, they just need solid guys to help McGrady.

If the Magic get Odom, that will be a great pickup. Odom is seen as a problem child now, but he was playing w/ the Clippers! Once he gets w/ a good team like the Magic and a good coach like Doc Rivers than he will improve a lot.

I like the way the Magic look right now.
POINT GUARD
Gaines-Will have a fine rookie season.
Armstrong-Great backup, will bring energy.
SHOOTING GUARD
McGrady-Awesome.
Bogans-Solid backup, can contribute for this team.
SMALL FORWARD
Odom-If they get him, it will be a great pickup. Not like Miles w/ the Cavs.
Giricek-This guy is gonna be a player. Had a fine rookie season, showed good poise.
Hill-What's the deal w/ him? His dad says he's playing. Others say he's out for the year. I want to hear his thoughts.
POWER FORWARD
Gooden-Will be a player. Good rookie season, especially in the playoffs.
Garrity-Great player to bring off the bench and make some 3's.
CENTER
DeClerq-This is where they're lacking. Not a good starter.
Hunter-Again, not a good player.

-If the Magic can pick up a decent center they will be a major contender in the East. I'm a Knicks fan through and through, but I'm looking forward to watching this young and exciting Magic team develop. Plus I'm a big Giricek fan.

I know what you mean, as the Magic could be one of the most exciting teams to watch - almost like the Mavericks.

Also, Turkoglu or Odom or Radmanovich - someone to help at the Grant Hill spot.....

I also want Nesterovich or Brad Miller a lot!

Grant said in his newsletter on line that he is hopeful for playing by the end of the year???

O-Town Playa · 06-29-2003, 03:52 PM

How many times have we heard that?

BallBiologist · 06-29-2003, 04:01 PM

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Originally posted by TheRifleman!

I know what you mean, as the Magic could be one of the most exciting teams to watch - almost like the Mavericks.

Also, Turkoglu or Odom or Radmanovich - someone to help at the Grant Hill spot.....

I also want Nesterovich or Brad Miller a lot!

Grant said in his newsletter on line that he is hopeful for playing by the end of the year???

Yeah in real life AND in NBA 2k4;p

grizzoistight · 06-29-2003, 04:18 PM

but once i saw keith bogans and gaines on the same team i started to worry for the rest of the league

Thats as scary as saying Blake dixon and white will dominate the east

**JNice** · 06-29-2003, 04:56 PM

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Originally posted by TheRifleman!

I know what you mean, as the Magic could be one of the most exciting teams to watch - almost like the Mavericks.

Also, Turkoglu or Odom or Radmanovich - someone to help at the Grant Hill spot.....

I also want Nesterovich or Brad Miller a lot!

Grant said in his newsletter on line that he is hopeful for playing by the end of the year???

I think i'd rather have Miller than Rasho ... Rasho seems like a real softy, and even though Miller is no monster, he plays with a sort of mean streak. It would be awesome to get one of those guys though. All Orlando needs is just someone who is solid ... doesnt seem like that is too much to ask.

We also need some depth people, like Jon Barry, Antonio Daniels .. along those lines. I'd like to see Orlando take a look at Lee Nailon ... he always kills Orlando when he plays them, so why not get him to join ...

BallBiologist · 06-29-2003, 06:12 PM

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Originally posted by grizzoistight!
but once i saw keith bogans and gaines on the same team i started to worry for the rest of the league

Thats as scary as saying Blake dixon and white will dominate the east

haha grizzo..How do you get rated so fast:P

And why don't you read the whole thread;p

hobojoe · 06-29-2003, 08:05 PM

i think the magic should really make keon clark their #1 priority. He's exactly what they need, Defensive Center who gives you shot blocking and a defensive presence that they desperately need. He can also give chip in 14-17 pts.

**HKF** · 06-29-2003, 08:25 PM

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Originally posted by hobojoe45555!
i think the magic should really make keon clark their #1 priority. He's exactly what they need, Defensive Center who gives you shot blocking and a defensive presence that they desperately need. He can also give chip in 14-17 pts.

This guy can't defend NBA All-Star centers or PF's, why would you want him other than to be a back-up.

hobojoe · 06-29-2003, 08:33 PM

thats a ridiculous statement

O-Town Playa · 06-29-2003, 10:37 PM

~~Grizzo, your sarcasm isn't welcome here. I take that back.... YOU aren't welcome here. How the hell did you get un-banned anyway? And which admin. did you kiss up to?~~

#1)This entire post is what we call a personal attack on another poster - which is a BIG no-no, according to the rules you agreed to when you registered here.

#2) Saying that administrators can be used by flattery or whatever is also discouraged on this site. We are NOT ESPN - we encourage discussion without chilidish attacks. Thanks. trm, administrator

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