Orlando Magic Announce Summer-League Roster; Ryan Anderson, Jeremy Richardson, and Milovan Rakovic Among Team Invitees
by Ben Q Rock on Jul 1, 2009 1:39 PM EDT
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The Orlando Magic just passed along the roster for their summer-league team. Newly acquired power forward Ryan Anderson headlines the group, as does former 60th overall draft selection Milovan Rakovic. Jeremy Richardson, who saw limited action as the Magic's 15th man last year, will also appear for them in summer league.
The complete roster follows the jump:
UPDATE: Spoiler alert - Kasib Powell, is on the Magic's summer team, and wrote a post for 3QC sister-site Ridiculous Upside about his preparing to join the Magic. Scott, who runs the site, told me via Twitter that he believes Powell will make the Magic's final roster.
| No. | Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Last Team/College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Maurice Ager | G | 6-2 | 220 | New Jersey Nets/Michigan State |
| 41 | Lance Allred | C | 6-11 | 260 | NBDL Idaho Stampede/Weber State |
| 33 | Ryan Anderson | F | 6-10 | 240 | New Jersey Nets/California |
| 3 | Brian Chase | G | 5-10 | 170 | Dynamo Moscow/Virginia Tech |
| 21 | Ronald Dupree | F | 6-7 | 209 | NBDL Utah Flash/Louisiana State |
| 10 | Courtney Fells | G | 6-6 | 210 | North Carolina State |
| 2 | Levance Fields | G | 5-10 | 190 | Pittsburgh |
| 23 | C.J. Giles | F | 6-11 | 240 | Smart Gilas Pilipinas (Philippines)/Oregon State |
| 35 | Richard Hendrix | F | 6-9 | 255 | NBDL Dakota Wizards/Alabama |
| 16 | Stevan Milosevic | C | 7-0 | 260 | Koeln 99ers (Germany) |
| 1 | Jeremy Pargo | G | 6-2 | 220 | Gonzaga |
| 22 | Kasib Powell | F | 6-7 | 215 | NBDL Sioux Falls Skyforce/Texas Tech |
| 19 | Milovan Rakovic | F | 6-10 | 280 | Spartak Saint Petersburg (Russia) |
| 32 | Jeremy Richardson | F | 6-7 | 195 | Orlando Magic/Delta State |
| 24 | Russell Robinson | G | 6-1 | 190 | NBDL Reno Bighorns/Kansas |
| 5 | Darian Townes | F | 6-10 | 250 | NBDL Erie BayHawks/Arkansas |
At a glance, the roster is heavy with big-man prospects. The most appealing to me is Richard Hendrix, a rebounding machine whom the Warriors selected in the 2nd round of the 2008 draft, only to cut him when Monta Ellis returned from his suspension for injuring himself on a mo-ped. He has yet to play in the NBA, but tore up the D-League. In my estimation, he has mid-rotation potential for the Magic, who are light on rebounders behind Dwight Howard.
Jeremy Pargo, an undrafted point guard, also interests me, for reasons I specified last week.
Curious to see that Rakovic will indeed make the trip to Orlando. The Magic acquired his draft rights from Dallas in exchange for Reyshawn Terry's rights in 2007. Not sure if he stands a chance of making the final cut, especially when the Magic will probably try to address their big-man needs via free agency. Still, Rakovic made it here quicker than did 2005 lottery selection Fran Vazquez. No idea what his status is, by the way.
As far as I know, Spanish point guard Carlos Cabezas is the only player to turn the Magic down for a camp invite. This post from TalkBasket.net, dated June 16th, said the Magic invited Cabezas, who said, "they've been interested in me for a couple of years," but he would consider proposals from other teams in Europe.
All-in-all, this year's summer league team holds more promise than those of years past. Add that to the fact that the Magic have at least 5 spots to fill on the big-league team, and a fairly limited budget with which to do it, and we have an even more intriguing week ahead of us.
Indeed, summer league starts next Monday, July 6th. The Orlando Magic emphasized in the roster announcement that games are not open to the public. Luckily, 3QC has it covered. Eddy and I will be there all week. Good times.
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This will be J-Rich's coming out party
I’m predicting a game where he will have 27 pts/ 10 rbds / 5 assts.
(I’m debating if I should put a “/sarcasm” here, but I’m sure that he just might have that kind of game)
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by funny80sguy on Jul 1, 2009 11:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The man was born to score. He very well could do something like that.
Anderson might wind up being the star. Just a hunch.
by Ben Q Rock on Jul 1, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Knowing J. Rich's nature to put up a ton of shots in little to no time, it's not outside the realm of possibility.
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by erivera7 on Jul 1, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do not get the fascination with this guy
Did I miss something?
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by Eyriq the Red on Jul 2, 2009 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's just a running joke within the community.
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by erivera7 on Jul 2, 2009 1:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh
Thank God.
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by Eyriq the Red on Jul 2, 2009 2:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What? No Marcin Gortat?
Will Dante and Galante be hanging his now retired summer league jersey from the rafters before the summer league starts?
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by philrsquared on Jul 1, 2009 11:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Gortat was a beast in summer leagues.
And a beast at stuffing Lebron as well. Lebron = summer league.
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by big aaron on Jul 1, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL at the connection.
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by erivera7 on Jul 1, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think
we could easily see a couple of these guys sign on with us if they play well, given our roster filling needs…
real curious about ager, pargo, hendrix and of course anderson. ben, you said hendrix lit up the NBDL?
by coque429 on Jul 1, 2009 11:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, if you click the "rebounding machine" hyperlink
you’ll see he averaged 14.5/11 last season.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jul 1, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's a big dude too... Gortat replacement?
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jul 1, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember this guy.
Destroyed my Gators in the post:(
So did everyone though, so he might not be that good haha
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by betterthanburke on Jul 1, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hendrix is legit.
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by erivera7 on Jul 1, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes he is.
hope he gets signed. i might be willing to forgive not signing May.
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by hevchv on Jul 1, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You read my mind with the Gortat replacement thing
Big, young, excellent rebounder. Also, inexpensive.
His name on the roster was the first to really jump out at me.
by Ben Q Rock on Jul 1, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Rich
but he occasionally disappeared in the D-League. Never really a bad game, but a lot of quiet games. If he’s able to be more assertive, he’ll make it. It really seemed like he was coasting in the D-League.
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by Scott Schroeder on Jul 1, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
texted a buddy of mine this morning who is very knowledgeable at all levels of the game
“what do you know about Richard Hendrix, he’s playing on the Magic’s summer roster?”
“Hendrix and a player named, Devon Hardin, will be Leon Powe’s in the NBA in 2 years time.”
I’ll take it.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jul 1, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can be
I know Rich well. He’s a great player, dedicated….
But I think he coasted in the D-League coasting and still putting the numbers he put up? I’ll take it, D-League or not.
Your buddy was referring to college Hendrix, I was referring to D-League Hendrix… Same amount of talent, but motivation seemed to have been lost.
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by Scott Schroeder on Jul 1, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure he'd be motivated with Stan Van Gundy in his ear.
I’d be ALL FOR a Richard Hendrix signing .. hand me the pen, dammit.
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by erivera7 on Jul 1, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yess Sir!!!
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on Jul 2, 2009 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a ridiculous statement by your friend, sorry.
I don’t know anything about Hendrix, but I know loads about Devon Hardin.
He played alongside Powe at Cal, and then Ryan at Cal.
Has the body and athleticism of Dwight Howard (yes, it’s true), but EVEN LESS offensive game.
He’s an electrifying player because of his raw strength and jumping ability. Those two things allow him to play excellent man defense.
However, he’s not quite the rebounder one would expect him to be. Part of this is playing next to Powe and Anderson, he are monster rebounders. He may tend to rely on his athleticism too much here as well.
Also he’s not quite the shot blocker one would expect him to be either. He just doesn’t have good timing for shot blocking, which may help explain his lower than expected rebound numbers.
Worse, he has zero, absolutely zero offensive game. He was the defense anchor and side kick to Powe and Anderson but could never even sniff a hint of either’s offensive game.
I love him as a Cal basketball player, but he has serious flaws. But damn is he athletic.
by thermodynamic on Jul 1, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, Maurice Ager...
My optic presentation sizzles the retina
How far must you go to gain respect? Um...
Well, it's kind of simple, just remain your own
Or you'll be crazy, sad and alone
by Marie on Jul 1, 2009 11:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's, like, cosmically bad.
He could be next year’s Jeremy Richardson.
78 appearances over 3 seasons, 32.6% shooting, 20.0% on threes. More FGAs than points. More turnovers than assists.
Career PER? 2.2.
Wow.
by Ben Q Rock on Jul 1, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Turrrible.
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by erivera7 on Jul 1, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, Bastardo is a pitcher for the Phillies
Wrong sport AND wrong city
:P
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by The Dark on Jul 1, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO.
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by erivera7 on Jul 1, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope one of those PGs make the team
Fields or Pargo. May be able to groom them into our future backup. Plus, they will come cheap.
And bring back J-Rich!!!
by bandrewg08 on Jul 1, 2009 12:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Amen to that
I have at least 40 “J-Rich is awful” jokes I didn’t get around to making last season.
by eltharion_doa on Jul 1, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Free J. Rich!!!
.. I’m rooting for my Chicago connection, Jeremy Pargo. I think he has the skills to crack an NBA roster.
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by erivera7 on Jul 1, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anderson will be the backup 4 I bet, get aloot of minutes next season. I dont know about Rakovic, and maybe J-Rich can steal some backup SF min.s next season if he keeps improving, he is a good scorer. I like Fields, alot of small guards tho, Im going to be really excited to read what Ben and E see from the summer team and who might crack the Magic roster. This is the perfect summer to make it happen, and its all low risks, with possible high rewards if they transistion and play unexpectedly great.
by derekk on Jul 1, 2009 12:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Orlando has a number of cheap options ..
.. if Otis decides to go that route, once he’s done signing his main targets.
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by erivera7 on Jul 1, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I usually watch the summer league games online.
Will this year be any different?
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by hevchv on Jul 1, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really like the Roster
Anyone know if NBA TV will be televising the games? I hope Ryan Anderson lights it up.
I was living in Vegas the last two years and the players that played well in summer league, seemed to play well in the following season. Rudy Gay, Randy Foye, Jason Maxiel,and Aaron Brooks were a couple of players who played well and then went on to have a good season.
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by Wmillion on Jul 1, 2009 1:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Magic's facility isn't set-up for TV. They may broadcast online like they did last year.
by Ben Q Rock on Jul 1, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I should have read further then I would have gotten my answer.
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by hevchv on Jul 1, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hah.
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by erivera7 on Jul 1, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the roster, too.
Ton of hopefuls.
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by erivera7 on Jul 1, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, some interesting names
Hendrix, Fields, Pargo, Ager, Dupree, and Allred?! Is he the deaf player? Wow, definitely rooting for him.
I wish these guys luck and maybe 2 or 3 of them get an invite to camp.
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by L Magico on Jul 1, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Allred, according to Wikipedia...
Allred is hearing impaired, with a 75-80% hearing loss.To improve his hearing, he wears a hearing aid.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jul 1, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He also wrote a book
Lots about these guys over at RU, but my book review on Allred is here.
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by Scott Schroeder on Jul 1, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was all for us picking up Hendrix when Golden State first cut him
Big fan of his and think he could plug a hole on this team plus a lil’ more besides.
Pargo certainly interests me, especially if he takes tips from his brother on how to be a glue-guy for the second unit, like Jannero did in NO.
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by big aaron on Jul 1, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I like Hendrix and Pargo too.
They’d be perfect fits for the Magic .. cheap, inexpensive, talented, etc.
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by erivera7 on Jul 1, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
like the last guy said hopefully we can get 2-3 guys that are good enough for the pros...
anyone know how much we would have to pay these guys to play for us? sub 1 million like gortat last year? that would be awesome to get quality players at a low price and spend our MLE on two other good players like Dice, Sheed, Bass, bowen.. we have lots of decent ooptions to fill our roster. Levance fields caught my eye last year, great vision and tough
by MagicGator on Jul 1, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Levance under Jameer's wing could really help Fields turn into a serviceable back up
However, he’s destined for that European money, IMO.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jul 1, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fields is kinda like AJ to me...
but with ALOT more potential… hopefully we can get him
by MagicGator on Jul 1, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too.
Like a lot of the players with similar talent/potential, they end up playing a year, or two in the League as it’s hard for anyone to pass up who have had childhood dreams of playing in the NBA their entire lives. After a few seasons of minimal playing time & contributions, they begin to realize playing in Europe for a much better salary seems like a more logical calling. Two point guards that come to mind: Khaled El-Amin and Andre Barrett. There’s many with this story, however I’m from CT and went to school at SHU, so these two players stick out to me. Showed a great deal of potential in College, hell, Barrett was even on Letterman, but after a few years in the NBA they decided they could make a better future playing European ball.
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by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jul 1, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
roster
i think thats the plan
i think they’ll pull a guard or 2 and a big and go after a F\A with the MLE
on Hedo- how many time in a game have we seen D12 in the post with his hands up and he never got the ball? too many!
V.C was VERY successful getting Lopez the ball last year
by D-RAK on Jul 1, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I think one or two of these guys might get looks from Otis to fill up the last roster spots.
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by erivera7 on Jul 1, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Milosevic's first name is Stevan, not Steven, according to the Koeln 99ers
He’s somewhat intriguing – 19.1 minutes per game, 9.2 points, 4.9 rebounds. His FT% is atrocious, though, and he’s not an outside shooter. I fear he may be over his head in the NBA, and Allred will turn out to be a better player.
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by The Dark on Jul 2, 2009 11:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not familiar with this player
But he’s obviously from Serbia,therefore it’s 100% Stevan.
Steven doesn’t exist as a name here,but plenty of Stevan.
by Dzogi on Jul 2, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I transcribed what the Magic sent me. They listed "Steven" in their press release.
I’ll go ahead and fix that now, though.
by Ben Q Rock on Jul 2, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: young Serbian team beated the young USA team 98-82
I’m so proud. ORLANDO MAFIC FO,GO TO BELGRADE AND SIGN MIROSLAV RADULJICA BY ALL MEANS NECCESARY. Kid’s tremendous.
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