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Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel provides an update on the Orlando Magic's relationship with Fran Vazquez, the 11th overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft who may be interested in finally coming overseas.

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I think it's a long shot

for the reasons Robbins lists in his article. But from what I’ve heard Vazquez could really help. I admit that I don’t catch a lot of Barcelona games.

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by cgsimone on Mar 25, 2011 1:24 AM EDT reply actions  

As it stands, we are so thin on the frontline that chasing a man named "Fran" is in our best interests right now.

I don’t know what are the implications within the current rules, but the possibility of signing him with guaranteeing the 2011/12 salary – in the case of a lockout – should be seriously considered. We have wasted money like a drunken sailor, why not put another couple of millions on the table?

by Matt1325 on Mar 25, 2011 9:11 AM EDT reply actions  

I say: Bring the man.

He’s better than Gortat, in defense AND offense. He can hold his own against the likes of Garnet and Gasol. He could potencially give the Magic the missing element for the Twin Tower configuration. He could be much more than Gortat; he could be a real complement to Howard, playing at the 4 position.

The Magic NEED his height, rebounding and offensive capabilities; Otis has been looking like crazy for someone like him. This is it!

I say: Do whatever is necesary to bring the man to Orelando… now!

by manny55 on Mar 25, 2011 10:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Where do you get the idea that he's better than Gortat?

I think you’re vastly overrating Fran here by saying he’d hold his own against KG and Gasol.

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by 808duck on Mar 25, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

he would be better than the backup center we have now

Arenas needs to hurry up and shoot himself (out of this slump).

by Mr.Hoss on Mar 25, 2011 1:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Do it up.

Bring him in, not like Orton is ever gonna make the team.

by INTOTHEMEATGRINDER on Mar 25, 2011 4:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I guarantee Orton will be on the team next year.

Because he’s already signed thru next season.

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by JeffShann3 on Mar 25, 2011 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fran....

…you could just wait until the CBA is settled to come over. You know, that wouldn’t be that hard. I swear, Fran Vasquez is a dope. I’ll never understand his decision making.

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by pookeyguru on Mar 26, 2011 3:34 PM EDT reply actions  

But why risk the security of a long-term contract?

What if he tears his ACL while on the one-year contract? I don’t see the incentive for him to sign a short contract.

Otis Smith, what you've just done is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard of. At no point in your rambling, incoherent trades were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone on this blog is now dumber for having witnessed it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

by MoveThoseChains on Mar 27, 2011 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

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