Orlando Magic News for March 5th: Hedo Turkoglu Runs the Offense
by Evan Dunlap on Mar 5, 2008 4:14 PM EST
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- Fox Sports' Charley Rosen watched the Magic/Raptors game last night and posted this analysis of Hedo Turkoglu's performance. He notes that Turkoglu got 59 touches in 40 minutes, and brought the ball up the court on 11 occasions. I'm interested to see if that latter trend continues; might Jameer Nelson play better off-the-ball? (HT: user Kwik10z at MagicMadness.)
- The New York Times' website has a cool feature with former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy breaking down ways to defend against the league's best players. Check out each animation, but pay special attention to the Ray Allen one. Although we don't play the Celtics at all for the rest of the regular season, we may face them in the playoffs. (HT: user "And One" from BallHype)
- Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports that Toronto
centercentre Primoz Brezec didn't appreciate Stuff hanging around the Raptors' bench... so he punched him. Pretty pathetic on Primoz's part, but I'd rather him take his frustration out on Stuff than on, say, Dwight Howard. (HT: Ball Don't Lie, which just got a makeover) - Brian Schmitz apologizes to blog readers who got their hopes up for a J.J. Redick sighting last night. One emailer wrote the following:
Well I finally thought I was getting something for my $ 159 league pass upon seeing today's articles. So I sat down with a nice Merlot. Someone down there owes me a bottle of wine.. and cheese.
I'm sorry, too; it's sad that there are people out there who can't enjoy a basketball game unless their favorite player gets some burn. Don't get me wrong: I want to see J.J. play. He deserves a chance. But if he doesn't, my night isn't ruined. Then again, I didn't shell out $ 159 for a premium cable package.
- Speaking of players who inspire similar fair-weatheredness, Carlos Arroyo may be a free-agency target for the Knicks this summer, says Marc Berman of the New York Post. I doubt the Magic have much interest in re-signing Carlos -- if it came down to keeping him or Keyon Dooling, Otis Smith would choose Dooling 10 times out of 10 -- and the Knicks need a point guard. Makes sense to me, although I'd hate to lose Carlos' relatively consistent play and community presence. (HT: user "kcudah" from BallHype)
I'm off to the haberdashery, but should be back in time for tipoff. Don't forget to check out the game thread for tonight's Magic/Wizards game.
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The Knicks
...always need a point guard. They've had a ton of them and strange enough that Nate Robinson was still the closest thing to a true point guard, but Zeke doesn't give him minutes. I'd love for them to have Carlos and he'd have a great fan base in NYC from go. He would have a chance to make bad passes to bad players instead of watching them sail past actual stars making pained faces at him.
I have a feeling that Otis is biding his time to try and package Jameer out the door with JJ this summer. I'm fine with that and would like to see a lineup consisting of defensive guards that are the 4-5 scoring options.
by evan on Mar 5, 2008 5:17 PM EST reply actions
Uh
Yeah, I think so and I would be after signing him to such a bad contract. Jameer doesn't look like he's going to fit in this offense, especially when he isn't their best shooter or ball handler.
I'd guess that Jameer and JJ for a PF or SG with an equally bad contract, but worth more to us. Toss Brian Cook in there, too if he's requested.
by evan on Mar 6, 2008 8:43 AM EST up reply actions
I dunno
I think Otis is happy with Jameer this year, and he's probably willing to cut him a break since his father died over the summer.
IDK
Of course Otis will profess thier loyalty for Jameer because he signed him. But if he has a better point guard on the board in the draft, or in a trade...he will ship him out. He knows we can get better options in the FA if we give up some contract.
Re: IDK
I doubt Otis is interested in getting rid of Jameer. Really. It's only his second year as a full-time starter and his first in Stan the Man's offense. Otis will probably give him another year or two. And despite all the criticism, he's actually having a good season.
Yes
I agree. He is playing well dispite the criticism. I just meant that if there is a better option then I know Otis will(hopefully)jump on it. Besides that, look to see Jameer at the point for a while.
Re: Yes
Otis should have offered him 3 years and $24 million. It's a higher average salary, which benefits Jameer, but it's a shorter contract, which benefits the Magic should he not pan out. Oh well. I'm not really worried about point guard right now. For better or for worse, he's the future at the position.
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