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It's Been Real, Jon Nichols

For the last few months, we at OPP have been proud to have Jon Nichols aboard. His regular stat-driven posts provided plenty of insight into this year's Orlando Magic. He's among the best and the brightest analytical minds we have in the blogosphere.

Thing is, we're hardly the only people to notice his talent. He wrote for Hardwood Paroxysm before joining us (which he continued into earlier this week), and occasionally contributes to the New York Times' NBA blog. Now, another, larger entity has swooped in to claim him as its own. Last night, Jon notified us via email that an irresistible opportunity presented itself and he had to stop writing for us, effective immediately, to seize that opportunity. Unfortunately, I can't say more than that. Jon used vague language in his email, and asked me to be vague in this post in order to protect this new endeavor of his. So, well, there you go.

Really, I'd just like to take this time to thank Jon for his hard work here, and wish him well as he continues his career. Wherever it is. I hope you'll do the same in the comments.

Thanks, Jon. It's been real.

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Was great having him as a part of our community, even for a short amount of time.

Good luck with whatever you will be doing next Jon, as I am sure you will be great at it.

by MagicMark on Jan 30, 2010 9:11 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

It's been fun guys

Sorry to leave so soon, but duty calls. I enjoyed reading the comments and gaining insight from the readers. This is one of the most knowledgeable groups of fans I’ve ever seen.

by jonnichols on Jan 30, 2010 9:57 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the kind words, Jon.

I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Jan 30, 2010 5:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

A feather in our (his) cap...

Just goes to show you that the talent we have on this blog, is noticed (read) by the national media, and Jon solidified its standing. Jon, all we ask is let us know asap where it is you are so we can bookmark your column(s)!!!

by mike in munich on Jan 30, 2010 11:00 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Will miss you Jon. Many thanks.

Noticed on Jon’s blog that he’s having to put that on hold, too. Hope someone is going to be paying him to ply this trade somewhere we can still read.

"I’ll go into practice and strangle every single one of them." Kobe's plan to get his teammates engaged after they lost the season series to the Cavs. Leadership.

by magicfaninTN on Jan 30, 2010 11:27 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

LOL, yes.

That’s exactly what it means.

I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Jan 30, 2010 12:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Just about, hah.

I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Jan 30, 2010 5:06 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

"it's been real"

Lmao

"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard

by magic12ball on Jan 30, 2010 12:00 PM EST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I didn't know people even said that anymore.

"Swimming is not a sport. Swimming is a way to keep from drowning. That’s just common sense! "-George Carlin

by Diosnomeama on Jan 30, 2010 12:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Good luck to you Jon

I really enjoyed your blogs. My family are all Knicks fans and wished they had someone like you on their sites (you’re not going over THERE are you?!).

Just a thought, you know you could continue to work here and just use another name…you think…maybe?

by telka on Jan 30, 2010 12:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Keep it real, Jon!

Congrats and good luck.

by bandrewg08 on Jan 30, 2010 1:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Good luck Jon!

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Jan 30, 2010 1:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

*Deuces*

Peace Homie Jon!

It has Indeed Been Real…

"Memphis then used a pick-and-roll to get Conley free and he drove past Shaquille O'Neal for the go-ahead layup."

by BS Patrol on Jan 30, 2010 2:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

When keeping it real goes right. Thanks for everyone, Jon!

I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Jan 30, 2010 5:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

:( Time to change the contact info on the sidebar/footer.

"I’ll go into practice and strangle every single one of them." Kobe's plan to get his teammates engaged after they lost the season series to the Cavs. Leadership.

by magicfaninTN on Jan 30, 2010 6:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I enjoyed reading Jon's various statistical analysis on things Magic-related

Sorry to see him go.

"Orlando Magic... 2009 Eastern Conference Champions"

by Mike from Illinois on Jan 30, 2010 6:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Sooooo...

Where’s he goin?

The real "Masters of Panic" are commenting on this blog.

by ben_gleicher on Jan 31, 2010 12:39 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Can't say.

I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Jan 31, 2010 3:06 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

My guess: CIA assassin.

"Swimming is not a sport. Swimming is a way to keep from drowning. That’s just common sense! "-George Carlin

by Diosnomeama on Jan 31, 2010 8:28 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure it is safe for you to be saying that out loud.

I’d tell you to look your door, but Jon will have already figured out the statistically best possibility of breaking in to get you…..

"I’ll go into practice and strangle every single one of them." Kobe's plan to get his teammates engaged after they lost the season series to the Cavs. Leadership.

by magicfaninTN on Jan 31, 2010 12:16 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

lol, I wouldn't doubt it.

"Swimming is not a sport. Swimming is a way to keep from drowning. That’s just common sense! "-George Carlin

by Diosnomeama on Jan 31, 2010 12:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

*lock your door

"I’ll go into practice and strangle every single one of them." Kobe's plan to get his teammates engaged after they lost the season series to the Cavs. Leadership.

by magicfaninTN on Jan 31, 2010 1:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Close.

I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Jan 31, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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