2009 Orlando Magic Summer League Roster - Breaking it Down!

Scott Schroeder of Ridiculous Upside, SB Nation's D-League/Prospects blog, takes a look at the Orlando Magic's summer league roster.

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interesting read.

by fwedo on Jul 6, 2009 12:16 PM EDT reply actions

I have an unnatural obsession with the summer league

Can’t wait to watch today! Dante & Galante are the greatest crappy-basketball commentators ever!

by Jwoey on Jul 6, 2009 12:28 PM EDT reply actions

Relive the excitement!

Highlight reel.

“Shoot me in my face.”

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by Evan Dunlap on Jul 6, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions

They answered an email I sent last season

When they had Nick Anderson on with them.

And it was my little starstruck moment.

I’m lame.

by Jwoey on Jul 6, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions

this was awesome

by fwedo on Jul 7, 2009 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions

I feel like Hendrix has a shot at the roster (fifth big man?), and maybe Rakovic, and probably one of the point guards. I feel like they’re underestimating Fields — well, maybe they’re right, but I’d say the Magic are clearly interested in the guy. Of course, he still has to prove it in the summer league, but you know that.

Yeah, and we broke your damn shot clock too.

by 3.3seconds on Jul 6, 2009 12:49 PM EDT reply actions

I think Hendrix has a shot.

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by erivera7 on Jul 6, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I want

Rakovic and Levance Fields to make the roster. Rakovic looks like he has Russian mob ties which could come in handy in numerous ways. Fields body type looks alot like Jameer Nelson. So maybe we can pull of a “Mighty Ducks” switcharu (Goldburg/KnucklePuck) with Fields dressing up like Nelson. He’s gonna have to get a huge “All Eyes On Me” tattoo but he should take one for the team

by Souwantmyname on Jul 6, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

Neither have a realistic chance at making the roster.

.. Fields and Rakovic didn’t play, today.

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by erivera7 on Jul 6, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Hendrix... 7-14 on threes?

Does that make any sense to anyone? Granted, it’s a small sample size, but why is a burly PF with 62% free-throw shooting even attempting 14 threes? Granted, it’s the D-League — nothing happens for a reason. But still… does he have an outside shot?

Yeah, and we broke your damn shot clock too.

by 3.3seconds on Jul 6, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions

Hendrix was 3-12 from 3 point range in college

He’s definitely intriguing, though, and has been working hard to get better. I read he’s gone from 9% body fat at graduation to 3% now, and he has a solid lower frame, so he should be able to build muscle on his upper body. He could be a future Millsap if he develops well.

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by The Dark on Jul 6, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm actually pretty optimistic about him.

He’s got the rebounding credentials we’re looking for. He’s obviously got some physical strength. He’s named “Hendrix”, which… I’m sorry, but that’s just cool. He probably doesn’t need a real outside shot. Hope he did well today.

Yeah, and we broke your damn shot clock too.

by 3.3seconds on Jul 6, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions