Let’s not forget the “analyst” over at PBN that predicted we wouldn’t even make the playoffs. Hell, the other night, I was watching either NBATV or ESPN and they were talking about the Hawks being able to compete with the elite teams in the East, the Celtics and Cavs. Yes, they didn’t include the Magic in that conversation. Wha?

I’m pretty sure it was ESPN and it was our good friend Tim Legler who said it. It should come as no surprise since he constantly dismisses the Magic, even when they made it to the Finals last year.

While many people came around late last year, most saw the Magic as a legitimate contender, yet SVG seemed to go out of his way to cash in his “no respect” card a bit too quick. This year, I completely agree that he has a right to play it this season as noted in the gaggle of articles cited; unfortunately I think he’s been doing it too long and people have just gotten tired of it.

For what it’s worth, I don’t listen to anyone during halftime (unless is Barkley, who shows us love) because of this very reason. The blatant disrespect is mindblowing.

I don’t care much for the d-bags at espn. Ultimately, what they say has nothing to do with the court. Teams have played up to the Magic all year (ie the Thunder a few weeks ago). That’s respect.

One humorous point on Legler though… He said Rasheed Wallace is the ultimate “stretch 4” for Boston. And how brilliant the move was (I agree!) but this is the same man who said the magic are pretenders (last year) cause they don’t have a traditional 4. He’s a moron. Who cares.

SVG is the only one who seems to get a rise out of all the bad press. It sure hasn’t made Dwight a more fierce and angry competitor. Stan’s gripes are legit. I’m so sick and tired of reading that he is “whining.” It’s just the NBA is so damn happy go lucky when it comes to the good teams. Nothing can ever be wrong. Anyways, its one thing for the media to get on him as he does bring it on himself by constantly talking in his pressers. But when I read yesterday that Dwight is telling him to tone down the negativity I scratch my head. As Dwight gets older he seems to become more of a whiner himself. Whines about calls and whines about his coach being too mean to him or whatever. Honestly though Dwight, I really dont see too many positives for Stan to point out. Note to Howard, there is absolutely no reason the Magic shouldn’t be 12-0 atm. (I know they cant go 82-0 but with their cake schedule thus far, 3 losses is way too much considering they already beat 2 of the 3 teams that beat them)

But everyone’s gonna say how KG is a better player than Nelson ( I can count on 1 finger the number of times KG’s hit a clutch shot in his life), so they can keep using that as an excuse.

F&%# KG and his old knee

And normal fans who just watch ESPN and TNT are vastly different. Guys like Hollinger, Dwyer and those writing smart blogs are very aware of the Magic, and I’d suggest most players are too. It’s the ESPNs and the ABCs and the ones who are more interested in hype and ratings than analysis that don’t rate the Magic.