Orlando Magic News for September 21st: LeBron James Explains his Magic Snub, and the Bobcats' New Uniforms Look Awfully Familiar
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LeBron James to 'The View': You're more beautiful than Orlando Magic
Hal Boedeker of the Orlando Sentinel watched The View this morning, and transcribed this bit, in which Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James explains his famous decision not to shake hands with the Orlando Magic once they eliminated his team in the Eastern Conference Finals:
Barbara Walters wanted to clear up one issue. "You came out and you shook hands with all of us," Walters told the Cleveland Cavaliers star. "You're such a nice gentleman. But you got a little bit of bad press during this year's playoffs because when your team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, lost to Orlando, you did not shake hands," Walters said, dragging out the word hands. "So some of the press said he's changed. Want to clear it up?"
James replied: "For one, the Orlando Magic is not as beautiful as you women are."
He's a charmer, folks.
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BOBCATS: Bobcats unveil new jerseys
Orlando division-rival Charlotte unveiled its new uniforms today, and they look suspiciously like the ones the Magic started wearing last year. Click through for the Bobcats' press release and, of course, a look at both the home and away kits.
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then the Magic should feel honored. Pinstripes, a modern font, two-tone piping at the collar and down the sides... yeah, pardon me for not seeing any originality here.
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Around the Association: 2009-2010 Orlando Magic - Are they Vinsane? You be the judge.
Golden State of Mind, SB Nation's Warriors blog, just posted its preview of the Magic's coming season.
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See who won our latest Create A Caption competition, which featured Dwight Howard and Derek Fisher taking in a WNBA playoff game.
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UPDATE: Keith Bogans Will Sign With Spurs
Former Magic swingman Keith Bogans has agreed to sign with the San Antonio Spurs, ostensibly to replace Bruce Bowen, who retired after the Spurs traded him to Milwaukee in a package to receive Richard Jefferson.
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UPDATE 2: Who Has The Best Defense?
Jeff Clark of CelticsBlog sizes up the best defenses in the NBA. Here's his assessment of the Magic:
Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard sets the tone here. He changes a lot more shots than he blocks and he blocks more than anyone. Pietrus is known for his defense and Nelson is no slouch. How much will they miss Hedo? Will Vince Carter buy in and knuckle down? Those question marks are enough to wonder if this team has taken a step back though I'm guessing Van Gundy won't let them fall too far back.
He believes the Celtics will have the league's best defense "by a hair," just beating out the Magic, the Cavs, and the Lakers.
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UPDATE 3: NBA Power Rankings
Eric Pincus of HOOPSWORLD ranks the NBA's teams one week before training camp. He places Orlando third, just behind the Lakers and the Celtics.
The Magic have revamped with Hedo Turkoglu leaving for Toronto. Vince Carter may or may not be a better fit. If Jameer Nelson is healthy and back to All-Star form - and the Magic can get through the Rashard Lewis 10-game suspension without harm - they may actually be better than they were a year ago.
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BOBCATS UNIFORMS
ARE TERRIBLE…yuck.
"Blue and white...ignite...* BOOOOOM * !!!!! - Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic playoff jumbotron message)
by magic12ball on Sep 21, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what can you say?
bron has the top spot in sports to show the kids of america how to be a good sport. he blew that one. ya know i want to write about the pressure hes under but im not going to make a excuse for him. he knew what he should have done.thats why we should be greatful we have howard on board. his parents are proud and should be. good things do happen to good people.
by magicman775 on Sep 21, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed on everything
you hit the nail right on the head with your comment. Howard has a feature about him that’s very unique in a sports hero; humbleness. Most of it has to do with his Christian attitude but on top of that he’s also very approachable and friendly. All the years that Tracy was here, I always heard ppl say he was a douche and that he didnt care about fans. Since Dwights been here, Ive been fortunate enough to meet the guy on several occasions and he’s never disappointed me on any of them. We’re very fortunate to have him as our team leader and the face of this city.
"Blue and white...ignite...* BOOOOOM * !!!!! - Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic playoff jumbotron message)
by magic12ball on Sep 21, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone find it ironic...
that the new Bobcats jerseys look exactly like the UCONN jerseys (with pinstripes)? All of this mere months after trading away Emeka Okafor.
by TragicMatt on Sep 21, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't want to talk about LeBron because that topic has been butchered to death.
But I will state it’s interesting that the Bobcats have a near identical uni design to the Magic.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone
by erivera7 on Sep 21, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lame excuse not to chime in. but your intitled to or not to.
those #s and letters look close to ours to.
by magicman775 on Sep 21, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not an excuse, it's just something that's not worth talking about.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone
by erivera7 on Sep 21, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone should tell the Bobcats
That it’s not the uniform that makes the Magic not suck.
by eltharion_doa on Sep 21, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bogans to Spurs
Heres 1 guy that hopes he becomes the next Roger Mason diamond in the rough they find- Hes never been the most talented player on the planet but he was always a guy for the Magic that played hard, and stepped up when they needed it- good luck KB
by cambi1 on Sep 21, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We effed up by not re-signing him!
Not really, but I wanted him back this year.
Spurs v Magic NBA Finals 2010.
Keith’s gonna kill us.
by bandrewg08 on Sep 21, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well.........I wouldn't go THAT far!!
Vince will just dunk on him
by pianolady on Sep 21, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do the Celtics keep getting ranked higher than the Magic?
Still a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Sep 22, 2009 12:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not sure, because KG still isn't 100% completely healthy.
Not only that, but there’s been reports that the Celtics are being extremely hush-hush about his situation.
I wouldn’t care too much about rankings because they’re really irrelevant.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone
by erivera7 on Sep 22, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah,but we are renewed team which has yet to show them,and Cs already confirmed their strenght even w/o KG.
So rankings are kinda understandable,but,as you nicely said,irrelevant.
by Dzogi on Sep 22, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention with Boston...
they were dangling around Rondo as trade bait this offseason (although Ainge apparantly thinks he can date rape anyone in a trade because he was able to with McHale for KG)
If he’s such a great player and a key cog in this team, why are they seemingly so willing to dump him?
And yeah I still think KG is damaged goods… although his douchyness seems to be still at its peak
by cambi1 on Sep 22, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
'coz they play in Boston
And won a title recently.
by eltharion_doa on Sep 22, 2009 6:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe the bobcats are hoping to boost jersey sales by way of unsuspecting magic fans accidentaly picking up a cats uni by mistake?
Bleeding Blue Black and Silver for 20 of my 23 years.
by FLYNN47 on Sep 22, 2009 10:04 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Hmm.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone
by erivera7 on Sep 22, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cant blame the bobcats for saving $ on R&D in this tough economy.
lol
thiefs
Thats me chilling with Nick Anderson
by The Magic made Lebron run off the court on Sep 22, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LeBron Man Pass REJECTED
On the View?
How exactly is the VIEW going to help you become a global Icon?
As for the Hand shake. He is a Cry baby bitch.
Leave it at that.
Keep pumpin, ain't worried bout nuttin
Busters thought we was frontin, so reload and keep dumpin
by BS Patrol on Sep 22, 2009 12:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry for harshness but I rippedc my nephew a new one
When he tried to walk out of a YMCA basketball game he lost. Speaks to how you were raised…
I will never post harsh language such as that again,
My Apologies
Keep pumpin, ain't worried bout nuttin
Busters thought we was frontin, so reload and keep dumpin
by BS Patrol on Sep 22, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No worries, just easy with the cursing. That's all we ask.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone
by erivera7 on Sep 22, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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