Off-Day Open Thread: Looking Ahead to 2010

by erivera7 on Dec 28, 2009 8:00 AM EST in Off-Day Open Thread

A few days ago, I commented that an eventful year was coming to a close for the Orlando Magic and I asked the community what its favorite memory was from 2009. As I've stated in the past, there's no wrong answer.

Now, I want to know what everyone is looking forward to in 2010 from the team.

Is it the opening of the Amway Center? Their first trip to the playoffs with Vince Carter leading the way? Their two regular-season NBA Finals rematches with the Los Angeles Lakers, with the possibility of meeting them again in June? The rap album Ryan Anderson and J.J. Redick plan to put out? The remote odds of landing the likes of Dwyane Wade or Carlos Boozer when they enter free agency? Lots of possibilities, so there isn't a poll attached to his post. It's completely open-ended. Let's hear it in the comments.

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I will have to go with opening night at the new amway center

This is because if we do win the championship this year it will be a bonus (even though I think there is a good chance we will) , but i feel like after this post season we will have a very good offseason in terms of recruiting because the want evrybody has to come play with superman. If we get one more sufficient role player we could turn this thing into a dynasty. And to top it all off it will be on our brand new homecourt.

by Vanek on Dec 28, 2009 8:36 AM EST reply actions

I'm going with one that might happen

I may get to see my first Magic game this year. That will top everything.

My girlfriend’s family have invited me along on their holiday to Orlando in May. All I have to do is pay for the flight there and back as they’ve hired out some huge villa somewhere. I have said to my girlfriend that if I go, I absolutely have to catch a Magic game and she’s agreed to it.

Just gotta find the spare £1000+ for the flights as well as the spending money.

If this doesn’t happen, I’m looking forward to the Amway Centre opening. This will open up avenues for the team and we’ll be hosting the ASG if Stern doesn’t send it to Texas AGAIN

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by big aaron on Dec 28, 2009 9:27 AM EST reply actions

Very cool man, I hope you will be able to catch a game. You and your girl will have a lot of fun.

by derekk on Dec 28, 2009 11:23 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

ooh that's so exciting!

I hope you’re able to come!

I'm a girl.

by TheGiantSquid on Dec 28, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions

Best of luck.

Hope you’re able to make it overseas.

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by erivera7 on Dec 29, 2009 2:17 AM EST up reply actions

A great and exciting playoff run where the Magic put it all out there (championship is a likely result tho :P). Would be very epic to hang a title banner in an already big opening of an epic arena.
And of course, always looking at the oh so remote possibilities of trades that truly better the team.

by derekk on Dec 28, 2009 11:27 AM EST via mobile reply actions

I'm looking forward to seeing Dwight develop his post game more.

I know Mr. Rivera and others disagree with this, but an awkward jump hook and dunking leaves very much to be desired.

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by Diosnomeama on Dec 28, 2009 11:48 AM EST reply actions

Talk to Patrick Ewing.

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by erivera7 on Dec 29, 2009 2:16 AM EST up reply actions

I'm looking forward to the Magic proving "experts" wrong again.

That was the sweetest for me last year and I’m hoping it happens again.

by slickw143 on Dec 28, 2009 1:00 PM EST reply actions

That would be nice.

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by erivera7 on Dec 29, 2009 2:16 AM EST up reply actions

Looking forward to Vince

and watching him in the playoffs. Thats the reason we got him; when we struggle offensively and he can create his own shots.

Also wondering when Dwight is gonna snap…

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by L Magico on Dec 28, 2009 4:15 PM EST reply actions

Yea, I was going to add this too. Watching when a Magic player explodes with a huge performance or clutch plays is ALWAYS awesome, especially Vinsanity and Superman, but I love to see those great games/moments by anyone.

by derekk on Dec 28, 2009 4:26 PM EST up reply actions