Orlando Magic News for September 3rd: An Eastern Conference Forecast; David Stern Addresses Twitter

by erivera7 on Sep 3, 2009 4:47 PM EDT in News

Eastern Conference champs
ESPN.com's panel of "experts" predict the Eastern Conference champion for the upcoming season and to no one's surprise, the Cleveland Cavaliers are tabbed as the team to beat. As for the Orlando Magic, here's the breakdown.

There are other factors to consider, of course. Orlando had the league's best defense last season, on a per-possession basis, and it has an emerging superstar in Howard plus three recent All-Stars -- VC, Jameer Nelson and Rashard Lewis -- and a deep bench surrounding D-12. And the Magic did, after all, beat the Celtics and Cavs on their way to the Finals.

But you know what? All of this, including Hedo versus Vince, might be moot, because according to most of our panel, Cleveland or Boston gets the last word.
NBA preparing Twitter guidelines
Marc J Spears of Yahoo! Sports shares important information regarding NBA commissioner David Stern, Twitter and its relevance to the league.

NBA commissioner David Stern told Yahoo! Sports on Thursday the league will soon follow the NFL in announcing Twitter guidelines and other social media restrictions for its players and coaches.

"Obviously, there is a happy medium between tweeting before the game and tweeting from our bench during the game," Stern said by phone. "You want to make sure that pop culture doesn’t intrude on what brought us here, which is the game, and that we show the right respect for the game."

The NFL announced its own guidelines on Monday by restricting players, coaches and football operations personnel – or anyone representing them – from using social media networks like Twitter and Facebook from 90 minutes before kickoff to the end of traditional media interviews after games. NFL game officials are banned from using social media at all times.

Stern described the NBA’s guidelines as "nothing too serious."
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Good Ol ESPN.

Because Orlando and Boston have been the last 2 EC champs, Its Cavs turn?

Irrefutable Logic. I wish I could offer up such precise and expert analysis.

Do not try it. I will call you on it every time. No one likes the smell of S*it, especially Bull S*it

by BS Patrol on Sep 3, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions

Really? I get that the guidlines fo twitter wont be serious...

but is it worth it Stern?

"My features are that of a god, its not a facade these rappers wanna be NaS"- Nasir Jones QB's Finest

Kristin Kreuk is teh love.

Still miss em: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvgVn0gg1E

by Wasabi Steak on Sep 3, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions

People harp on Magic fans (and SVG) for playing the disrespect card, but honestly, the mainstream media keep dealing it.

And, as they say, you play the hand you’re dealt.

Third Quarter Collapse: An Orlando Magic blog at SB Nation | Brandon Bass: "I just play hard."

by Evan Dunlap on Sep 3, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions

Yep.

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 4, 2009 6:07 AM EDT up reply actions

I cant think because of all the steam coming out my ears

Espn mentions 4 all stars and a deep bench, then proceeds to put us 3rd?!?!?

Thats me chilling with Nick Anderson

by The Magic made Lebron run off the court on Sep 3, 2009 6:54 PM EDT reply actions

Don't take the projection too seriously.

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 3, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions

now, finally, we're finally getting to bulletin board-level material :-)

if SVG can’t motivate with this, he can’t motivate. lol.

But you know what? All of this, including Hedo versus Vince, might be moot, because according to most of our panel, Cleveland or Boston gets the last word.

by magicfaninTN on Sep 3, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions

Projection works for me!

As long as Hollinger puts us at the top, that’s all I care about. He’s the smartest guy at ESPN.

Plus, Vegas saw these predictions and put the Magic at +1200 to win the title. I just put $25 down. I can’t wait to get my $300 in June.

It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."

by ben_gleicher on Sep 3, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, the fact Hollinger (a notable stat head) likes Orlando should be good enough.

That is, for those that are demanding respect from ESPN.

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 4, 2009 6:07 AM EDT up reply actions

It is less about demanding respect

And more of another example of mighty ESPN always propping up less than stellar big market team production. And downplaying smaller market successes. ESPN’s writers are professional spin artists who try to placate the larger city viewing markets to raise their ratings. I mean how many Massachutettes viewers tune in to here The Network say, " This is a collection of old men led by an unproven after his knee injury, coached by a professional “yes man” who are outplayed by younger stars and outcoached by SVG"
Another classic case of reporting to gain ratings instead of reporting the facts.
You would think we lost in the first round to Philly the way we get pushed off to the side.

Thats me chilling with Nick Anderson

by The Magic made Lebron run off the court on Sep 4, 2009 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Yes, ESPN is always catering to market share

That’s how they make money. See also: Bill Simmons writes for them for entertainment value instead of analysis.

by magicfaninTN on Sep 4, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions

You'd think they would have learned after last year...

Counted out after Jameer went down…
And when the Sixers took game 1
And when Boston took the series lead
And what chance did anyone give the Magic against the Cavs in that series?

I guess no one was paying attention.

by RussL on Sep 4, 2009 9:50 AM EDT reply actions