The Orlando Magic Thread

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After Craig Sager interview, does Dwight has "Change of Heart"?
http://www.nba.com/video//channels/nba_ ... ef:nbahpt1

Dwight stated " somethings has to change in this organization" and " If we are hungry and focused on winning, then count me in!!!!"
He said that he wont mention players who are not playing all out towards winning a Ring. Well I'll help Dwight one is Gilbert Arenas who is playing lousily and very low level compared to his real capabilities.
This is one day after Dwight Howard expressed being upset making trades that the Orlando Magic organization did, while not consulting him and the rest of the team.

I guess Otis Smith should start listening to Dwight's suggestions get Josh Smith or Monta Eliis.

[Andrew]

He also said reiterated that he'd like to be traded. Seems he's still open to the possibility of staying if the Magic can work some miracles and will give it his all as long as he's in Orlando, but if the Magic can't make some big moves he would prefer to move on. He seems a little conflicted in that interview to be honest.

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then it seems like its TRADE TIME for Superman !!! Otis cant do much because of too much restraints especially that Turkoglu Contract !!!

[Andrew]

Very likely.

[Jhiane]

from the word "count me in" means he wants to stay.. he said this statement earlier in youtube that he wants to stay in Orlando.. He just wants changes.. i think if the Magic did not make a move and Dwight is not satisfied, they will trade him before the trade deadline

[Andrew]

He'll do his job and give it his all as long as he's with the Magic. At the same time though, he's not backing away from the trade request.

[Jhiane]

how i wish the other teams will accept any offers from the Magic, damn, its really hard job for Otis Smith

[Andrew]

I think it's more a case of the Magic liking the offer they're getting in return.

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But I think the past seasons Otis did his job already, making numerous Blockbuster deals(3 to be specific) he made 2 Blockbuster deals in one day.
So what Howard do expect from Otis in terms of Changes? I think he just need to play better ball and stop consistently blaming the management!

[Jhiane]

i can say their roster from 09 was good.. but he still bumped it

[Andrew]

Blockbuster deals are not necessarily good deals. The big deals that Smith made last season definitely did not work out for the better. The Carter trade wasn't a disaster but ultimately didn't get the results they wanted either.

[Jhiane]

i thought they will be successful right there with sweeping their first two opponents in the playoff and then fell to the Celtics

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Blockbuster deals are not necessarily good deals. The big deals that Smith made last season definitely did not work out for the better. The Carter trade wasn't a disaster but ultimately didn't get the results they wanted either.

Agreed, but still it counts as changes, if that is Dwight is emphasizing. Still Superman should somehow acknowledge Otis Smith's effort and stop whining about decision making. Superman stated that "every GM should have a good relationship not only to his best player but all players".
Kobe who requested a trade back in 2007 had already 3 Rings. And after that Kobe complained about Bynum should be trade for Kidd before he was sent to Dallas.
And now Kobe is pissed off Lamar Odom deal. This isnt a good relationship either with Lakers GM but Kobe managed to get 5 rings.
So I think Dwight better focus on his game rather than blaming his teammates and the front office.

By the way, this bringing Magic fans hope !!! Or ANXIETY!!! I guess

http://www.prosportsdaily.com/articles/ ... 02748.html

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By the way, this bringing Magic fans hope !!! Or ANXIETY!!! I guess

Why would something as a grown man playing with a ball where you have no vested financial interest give you anxiety? That's just stupid.

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By the way, this bringing Magic fans hope !!! Or ANXIETY!!! I guess

Why would something as a grown man playing with a ball where you have no vested financial interest give you anxiety? That's just stupid.

This is for the FANS who pays and follows the team on NBA TV especially who purchase TICKETs sir !
Now LOOK IN THE MIRROR !!!

Alex Martins no plans in swapping Superman
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/73454 ... ando-magic

[Andrew]

i thought they will be successful right there with sweeping their first two opponents in the playoff and then fell to the Celtics

That's not the success they were after though, seeing as how they had made the NBA Finals the previous year.

Agreed, but still it counts as changes, if that is Dwight is emphasizing.

Change for the better, change that will allow them the best possible chance to contend. It's safe to say that's the kind of change he's referring to, not any kind of change or change for change's sake.

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http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2011/12/1 ... c-kingdom/

Dwight Howard hints the Magic Front Office? He really gave a POOR performance against the Heat.
But lets see what will Howard do when the Magic will host Heat Wednesday

[Jhiane]

if his performance tommorow is the same from their first game, i know what its mean..

Dwight "The Coward" Howard I'm starting to hate him lol.. I'm a Magic fan, not a Howard fan

[NovU]

It's only a pre-season. I can't imagine Howard copping out during the regular season like Vince did as a Raptor. If he ever does, he's likely to go ont my dislike list as well.

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I think the Magic should start listening to offers again. I'd trade him or bench him he's making the Magic worse. Dwight is starting to act like a little girl now. His performance against the Heat is really effortless, but i still like his swot on LeBron James!

[koberulz]

You're drawing that conclusion from one pre-season game? Really?

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You're drawing that conclusion from one pre-season game? Really?

Conclusion that he wants to be traded? He already Demanded one sir He is just justifying his words with his actions

[koberulz]

No, the conclusion that he's intentionally playing badly in order to fuck with the team.

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wooo language sir... unfortunately in this forums anybody has an opinion and you should respect that
WITHOUT PROFANITY

[koberulz]

No rules against profanity around here. Also no rule that says I have to respect your opinion. Respecting opinions just because they're opinions is stupid.