Will Quentin Richardson's Body Hold Up?
by Evan Dunlap on Jul 14, 2010 8:00 AM EDT
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PrintWhile I'm behind the Orlando Magic's addition of free-agent sniper Quentin Richardson, the move is hardly perfect. Two prominent NBA scribes echoed one another in their appraisal of Richardson, which bears discussing as a sort of counterpoint to yesterday's optimism about his jumper.
Kelly Dwyer of Ball Don't Lie says Richardson can be "a solid minutes-sopper" as long as he stayed in shape, but that he "won't nearly be as good as Matt Barnes was" in 2009/10.
John Hollinger also raises questions about Richardson's conditioning and speed. "He's slow as molasses," Hollinger writes, while suggesting Richardson will come off the bench and Mickael Pietrus will start.
Richardson is just 30, but given his status as a volume three-point shooter, and some nagging back injuries, I imagine most NBA fans would peg him as 34 or 35. In reality, Richardson's deal will take him through age 34.
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idont know its too early to tell
RIGHT now i cant tell that the magic roster really improves.. Richardson is a good offensively but not defensively unlike Barnes which is good defensively.
by Rj Sandoval Gonzales on Jul 14, 2010 8:04 AM EDT reply actions
whatever...........as long as he hits threes and pushes a few people around in the playoffs i'm happy
Just one man's opinion...
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Point/Counterpoint
Can YOU at least let him play a (1) GAME before you start beating him up, and breaking him down! “The move is hardly perfect” what move IS?
The Heat’s moves are flawless. They only have 6 dudes on their roster, but they are perfect. Let’s give them the 2011 title already and the Magic and Lakers can fight for second place. Sound good?
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
On PAPER
Unfortunately for them,games are played on the court. GO MAGIC!!!!!!!
I still don’t see how LeBron and Wade will coexist on the court over the course of the NBA season and potential post season. This ain’t the Olympics folks. No Germany or Poland in the NBA.
It’s kind of like Carmelo Anthony and his out of this world play in the FIBA games and Olympics. Comes back to Denver each time and drops a step.
Meanwhile Otis is certain content for the most part with the team he had last year. He wants to see them (again, for the most part) gel one more year. I’m fine with that.
by gatorboi352 on Jul 14, 2010 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Guys it was sarcasm. I’m being sarcastic about how the media is already declaring them champions now that they signed Z, Miller, and Haslem. Games are won on the court w/o a doubt. Magic always thrive in the party spoiler role anyways
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
You forgot to hit the sarcasm button. 15 demerits!
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
I'll tell ya about the Magic It'll free your soul but it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock n roll
by NC Magic Fan on Jul 14, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I know, I know...
…no one is as good as the Heat. I got it. Otis is doing the best he can.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
The Magic Training Staff?
Is there any chance the Magic training staff will be able to whip him into shape? I’m sure Miami has a competent bunch, but maybe they were spending more time with Wade or something?
I know the Suns staff works freakin’ miracles when it comes to conditioning and injuries…
by The BBQ Chicken Madness on Jul 14, 2010 9:16 AM EDT reply actions
Considering
The Magic couldn’t get Grant Hill healthy, which hasn’t troubled the Suns, and the Heat probably kept Q in the best shape of his career, I wouldn’t expect any miracles.
If Richardson puts his head down and works his butt off, he’ll be fine. If he’s made his last paycheck and puts his feet up, he’ll go back to being an albatross.
by eltharion_doa on Jul 14, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm always concerned about injuries with incoming players after Grant Hill.
No matter who it is.
The intensity has to go up, up! Not down...UP! -Stan Van Gundy
Still not a fan of his addition to the team
And I do believe if Barnes and Redick both go, we get worse with Duhon and Q-Rich coming in.
"To my Hustlers, heres some motivation: He who has begun is half done, why you waiting?"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive.
Also agree.
JJ is pivotal to us remaining not just deep at SG/SF, but competitive too.
by gatorboi352 on Jul 14, 2010 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
To me Q-Rich is a swap with better offensive potential
Duhon is an improvement over J-Will and AJ.
If JJ is brought back we are a little better, if not Otis will need to find a wing replacement or the Magic will not be as good.
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
I'll tell ya about the Magic It'll free your soul but it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock n roll
by NC Magic Fan on Jul 14, 2010 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Can we PLEASE sign some atheletes?!
Other then Howard the most athletic person on the current squad is a 34 year old VC. Terrible. We need a high flyer. Someone with speed. A change of pace would be nice. Other then VC I would say Bass is the next best athelete which is a shame bc he never gets minutes. We have a bunch of soft, slow shooters around D12. I’m a magic fan till I die but I’m tired of the lack of explosiveness in our squad. The only WOW moments come from a Dwight dunk or alley oop. Otis has to be planing something. Or maybe holding onto VC this year to clear cap space next year for a possible Carmelo signing? Who knows…All I do know is Pat Riley is a mother f’n mastermind. And all of you were telling me that James Bosh Wade weren’t going to take less money and wouldn’t be able to sign anyone of value. I called Mike Miller the day Lebron made his decision. We’re in real trouble. Both Wade and James have no problem passing to the open player, so I don’t see any problems with them playing together. Drive and kick, wide open 3. If you don’t collapse on the drive lebron and Wade posterize you. What a nightmare! And then they have the option to run without a traditional point guard which will completely dominate other teams. Who’s Nelson gonna guard? Wade Or Mike Miller? If Otis doesn’t make a move it’s bc he has something planned for next year and is content with not getting to the finals this year. Let’s not be bias magic fans. Do we really have a chance to even win the east?
by Swag4dazE on Jul 14, 2010 12:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Yes
We not only stand a “chance”, but IMO…We are the better TEAM. GO MAGIC!!!!
We've had/gone through 7+ players in 2 years
It’s not like were this veteran team with amazing chemestry. And our starting pointguard hasent been able to stay healthy for the past two seasons. Q guards lebron? VC/Redick guards Wade? Nelson guards (?). And at the other end Lebron and Wade are GREAT defensive players as well. Chalmers is also a underrated defender. I think him and Wade were league leaders in combined steals amongst 1 and 2s at points throughout the past two seasons. But atleast you have faith even if it’s based on somewhat wishful thinking.
by Swag4dazE on Jul 14, 2010 1:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Steals are not an indicator of good defense
statistically, steal attempts lead to more points for the opposing team than the team attempting the steal.
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
I'll tell ya about the Magic It'll free your soul but it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock n roll
by NC Magic Fan on Jul 14, 2010 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually yes
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
I'll tell ya about the Magic It'll free your soul but it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock n roll
by NC Magic Fan on Jul 14, 2010 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
And I really doubt this was Riley's idea anyway.
I think Wade had the original idea and sold the climate, tax situation and chance to the the Yankess of the NBA. Riley just played along this time.
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
I'll tell ya about the Magic It'll free your soul but it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock n roll
by NC Magic Fan on Jul 14, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Riley is the one who maintained the contracts for the past 2-3 years to be able to have enough cap room to pull this off
I’m sure he had something to do with it…and I’m also sure HIS 7 rings were nice eye candy and incentive.
If it was Riley's idea, can you prove it?
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
I'll tell ya about the Magic It'll free your soul but it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock n roll
by NC Magic Fan on Jul 14, 2010 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
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