Orlando Magic Bobblehead Giveaway, Starring "Vince Carter"

by erivera7 on Nov 17, 2009 8:18 PM EST in Diversions Comment 11 comments

Photo is courtesy of the Orlando Magic.

WHO: The first 5,000 fans

WHAT: The Vince Carter bobblehead presented by Pepsi and Sun Sports/FS Florida will be given away to the first 5,000 fans at the November 18 game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 18 - Doors Open: 6 p.m.; Tip Off: 7 p.m.

WHERE: Amway Arena

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Hope they don't have a Jameer one planned...

by fwedo on Nov 17, 2009 8:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

LOL

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by erivera7 on Nov 18, 2009 4:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Love that they kept his 5 o'clock shadow

by TheRevTy on Nov 17, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Also, the bobble-head looks like Ronde Barber

Tiki, not so much, but definitely Ronde.

by TheRevTy on Nov 17, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

First Magic Game!

And I’m getting a bobblehead. It’s going to be a good day.

by bh_ on Nov 18, 2009 12:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Awesome, enjoy yourself.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Nov 18, 2009 12:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I like the 5 o'clock shadow and the base.

What I’m not feeling so much are VC’s FT attempts.
1) Dwight – 115
2) Barnes – 30
3) Jameer – 29
4) JJ – 28
5) Pietrus – 25
6) VC – 16

When Orl gets into these offensive slumps it would be nice if Vince would take 10 FT’s so Orl can keep the game within striking distance to the very end. I think it would be better than Dwight trying to keep us in with 14 FT attempts and hitting 6 some nights and 11 other nights. Plus the negative effect I think it has on the other players watching Dwight miss 2, 3, 4 or even sometimes 5 FT’s in a row. It would also open up Dwight for a lot more offensive board put-back’s since they would have to rotate with a big to try and block/alter VC’s shot. Pretty much what Hedo did…

It’s early and I’m not overly concerned or trying to blast VC or anything, just making observations on what I’ve seen so far. Orl has 9 good shooters but only 1 guard who can create his own shot and get to the line often yet he’s not doing it. With the mismatch Howard brings & the advantages of Rashard & Anderson being able to stretch the floor at the 4 spot, if VC was being an aggressive slasher and getting to the line more often it would give Orl another huge weapon on par with those just mentioned.

I think it will all come together at some point and Orl will prove to be the dynamic team many feel they are. With Jameer down for 4-6 weeks and the time it’s going to take for the players to gel, Magic should be a really strong second-half team and hopefully peaking near the end of the season. Losing Jameer for 4-6 weeks and not being deep at PG is going to cripple the Magic’s chances for homecourt in the East and throughout. I think the Magic will again be the #3 seed in the East giving up homecourt in the 2nd rd, ECF and Finals. Like last year Orl will have to run the guantlet on the road. Maybe not a bad idea to use that $9 mill exception on a PG. If Orl could land a PG of value within the next few games I think it puts them right back into the race for homecourt. Rafer knows the system and is a beast defensively. The Boston matchup with Jameer on Rondo is brutal and it’s one Orl no doubt will have to face. Magic really should find a good defensive backup PG in my opinion.

by Warlando on Nov 18, 2009 5:14 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yea, VC needs to be getting to the line more. There’s no reason Hedo should have more attempts than VC with his kind of athleticism, even at his age. Something like 3-6 times a game.

by derekk on Nov 18, 2009 6:37 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think losing Nelson will cripple Orlando's chances.

I think it’s safe to say until games are played and we see how the Magic look with Jason Williams as the starter and Anthony Johnson as the back-up. I’m not really worried about Johnson or Williams, but I’m curious to see how the latter handles an increase in minutes. To simply assume Orlando is going to be the #3 seed already (due to the injury) is a bit presumptuous. Worst-case scenario, the Magic are going to have Jameer back with roughly 50 games to go so that’s plenty of time for the team to make up ground, if necessary. As for Rajon Rondo, I don’t think the Magic are going to need to acquire a defensive-minded PG when his strengths are more on the defensive end of the floor (though he is becoming more of a threat on offense). I think the key here is not to overreact and let everything take its course.

Welcome to 3QC, btw!

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Nov 18, 2009 4:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs