Vince Carter would like to see the Orlando Magic sign fellow former North Carolina Tar Heel Rasheed Wallace. [...]
"He’s a veteran guy who knows how to play the game first and foremost," Carter said. "He’s an unbelievable shooter. He’s very smart and he’s a motivator. Just from playing against him, he knows how to play basketball and he makes very [few] mistakes on the court. So, I think that’s big for our team.
"A guy like that who makes [few] mistakes at that level can get the team over the hump, because he’s been there. Not only has he been in the Finals, he’s won one. He knows what it takes to win. So, hopefully, we can bring him aboard, and I’m doing all that I can."
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Attaboy Vince!
Vince wasting no time in giving his team every advantage possible.
by thermodynamic on Jul 5, 2009 1:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no homo
VC, so far, I love what youve been doing for us
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by magic12ball on Jul 5, 2009 2:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1 magic12
There’s no doubt in my mind…
J. Nelson
V. Carter
R. Lewis
R. Wallace
D. Howard
That’s a championship lineup if I’ve ever seen one. Not to gloat but I did say before the 09 season started that Sheed would be a great fit/signee in the summer 09 FA season but I was quickly dismissed.
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by Wally Balls 407 on Jul 5, 2009 2:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's see what happens.
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by erivera7 on Jul 5, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't see Turk making that pitch
See, we’re better off after all!
by eltharion_doa on Jul 5, 2009 8:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sheed is done, and he's one of my fav people/players in the NBA....
..but stick a fork in him already, and he has been for a while now.
Dude was barely motivated, even when the Pistons were winning.
I’m stunned so many teams are falling over themselves for him, some is gonna overpay him badly.
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by Wasabi Steak on Jul 5, 2009 10:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Testify!
I agree, I don’t see why everyone is so worked up about acquiring him. He’s washed up and past his prime.
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by Diosnomeama on Jul 5, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
D'oh! I guess those would mean the same thing. Lousy brain!
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by Diosnomeama on Jul 5, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Rasheed Wallace past his prime? Sure.
.. but he still has a year or two left in him and can help a team win a championship. The fact that he’s wanting to sign with a title team means he will be motivated because he has something to play for.
His lack of motivation in the past had more to do with his coaches .. in my opinion, at least.
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by erivera7 on Jul 5, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can see him and Stan Clashing...
Then again they both get worked up over little things..
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by Wasabi Steak on Jul 5, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That might be an issue, yeah.
.. given their personalities.
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by erivera7 on Jul 5, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You go, girl! *snap snap snap*
You better be worth it, Vince.
by TheGiantSquid on Jul 5, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sheed to Boston?
Chris Broussard ESPN senior writer is stating that it will come down to Boston or San Antonio. He said Wallace would most likely end up in Boston. Conflictiong reports, ESPN radio seems to think he will end up in San Antonio, either way its not looking good for the Magic, probably why they are pursuing Bass. Please come to Orlando Mr. Wallace, the new twin towers. Man that would be awesome. Lets go Magic!!!
by Hassanali181 on Jul 5, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's Boston.
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by erivera7 on Jul 5, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Word.
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by erivera7 on Jul 6, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The way I see it . . .
Rasheed ought to improve us by AT LEAST 4 games . . . those being the 4 games he would otherwise be playing against us!!
Rasheed has ALWAYS been one of those players that seems to have Dwight’s number and I’d just as soon not have to play against him anymore.
I REALLY hope we get him but if not then DEFINITELY NOT Boston! I’d much rather San Antonio in that event.
by blue-blood on Jul 5, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As much as he's slipped recently...
He’s still a big with that size, defensive capability, who can still space the floor and play inside or outside next to Dwight…it doesn’t get much more ideal than that.
The Magic are the defending ECF. They don’t need the old Rasheed, they need one who can fit a role SVG specifies.
One caveat: I just can’t see Wallace and SVG coexisting. At least not for more than a year. If SVG’s harping wears on Gortat and Howard, then I can’t imagine what it’d do to Rasheed. As a 1-year flier, though, I think it’s not as big a risk as people think (but I have no idea what kind of contract he’s looking for).
by Snoopy2006 on Jul 5, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rasheed Wallace was looking for the full MLE, which he got from the Celtics.
Otis already stated that he plans on splitting the MLE, so that put the Magic behind the 8-ball.
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by erivera7 on Jul 5, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well it looks like 'Sheed committed to the Celtics
Link Or so says that link…
by Stan in a Van (Down by the River) on Jul 5, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FML
Otis….I’mma gonna kill you soon.
You better be worth it, Vince.
by TheGiantSquid on Jul 5, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think its fair to blame him. These kind of deals all have the same money offer from alot of teams, and then the FA picks the city/team they like the most.
by derekk on Jul 5, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't blame him.
He felt, and I would agree (though I did want to see Rasheed Wallace land in Orlando), that it would have gone against his plan to commit the full MLE to ‘Sheed. The Magic didn’t have the money.
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by erivera7 on Jul 5, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh go away, all of you >:|
You better be worth it, Vince.
by TheGiantSquid on Jul 5, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, looks like it. Sheed would've been a nice fit too. Let's see who the Magic will focus on now :)
by derekk on Jul 5, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still stand on getting a wing player and leaving Lewis-Anderson at the 4. Dwight-Cheapo C for 10min. i.e. Barnes, Hill, Kleiza!
by derekk on Jul 5, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would expect for Bass be the main target.
.. not sure if McDyess is an option, but I’m sure Otis will explore the possibility.
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by erivera7 on Jul 5, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
Hill, Barnes, or Kleiza manning the 3 would be great.
Can Hendrix play the 5?
by thermodynamic on Jul 5, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe. He's got the size but not the height.
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by erivera7 on Jul 5, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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