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Craig Hodges Thinks Bynum's Better Than D12

2010-03-19T21:49:50Z

Craig Hodges Thinks Bynum's Better Than D12

" "He's the best center in the league," Hodges says about Bynum when the 7-footer contests a shot in the fourth quarter.

Hodges doesn't say the 22-year-old Bynum is going to be the best center in the league, he says he already is.

I rattle off Bynum's competition: Dwight Howard, Amar'e Stoudemire, Yao Ming, Chris Kaman. Hodges hears every name and continues to stare at me with the same blank expression, waiting for me to mention somebody he'd agree was better than No. 17 for the purple and gold."

"Hodges says Bynum's length and touch put him above Howard, who generally gets the nod at the best center in the game today. "

I smell Laker bias.

Amway Center: Nothing but the best for new arena - Look what your taxes helped buy

2010-03-16T17:58:49Z

Amway Center: Nothing but the best for new arena - Look what your taxes helped buy

The Orlando Sentinel breaks down how taxpayer money is being spent for the new Amway Center. While some may scoff at the spending, I was more concerned by the fact that the old parquet floor from the O-Rena isn't coming over in the move! :'(

Steve Francis with a great pick

2010-03-14T20:14:40Z

Steve Francis with a great pick

I thought someone would've posted this by now

The Onion Reports on SVG creative tactics

2010-03-14T05:02:30Z

The Onion Reports on SVG creative tactics

The Onion....Enough Said.

Dwight Howard's slideshow video. A visual look at Superman's career.

2010-03-12T22:35:29Z

Dwight Howard's slideshow video. A visual look at Superman's career.

The Basketball Jones - Ep. 527: Magic Carter Tricks

2010-03-12T18:46:04Z

The Basketball Jones - Ep. 527: Magic Carter Tricks

A Magic-centric episode. If you're tired of listening to Jon Barry, here's another outsider's take on your Orlando Magic.

Magic = Favorites (By: Computers)

2010-03-11T23:34:49Z

Magic = Favorites (By: Computers)

2010 NBA Playoff Odds

Just another positive thought... Based on computers... based on Hollinger... based on Orlando awesomeness

Wayne Winston Suggests Six Orlando Lineups

2010-03-11T00:59:01Z

Wayne Winston Suggests Six Orlando Lineups

"These 6 lineups have played 17.65, 16.29, 15.38, 56.23, 20.58, and 27.26 points better than average, respectively. These lineups involve 11 players (all but Bass). For the season as a whole the Magic play 7 points better than average. How can they not play better if they primarily stuck to these lineups?. There are even 2 lineups that rest Dwight Howard well."

from NBA.com "Especially on the boards. Orlando outrebounded the Lakers, 50-39, with the help of...

2010-03-08T01:43:37Z

from NBA.com

"Especially on the boards. Orlando outrebounded the Lakers, 50-39, with the help of a season-high nine boards by point guard Jameer Nelson.

'Bar none, he's the best dwarf to ever rebound,' Howard said."

LOL

www.nba.com

Disappointing Former-PG News - Rafer Alston AWOL with Miami

2010-03-07T22:35:14Z

Disappointing Former-PG News - Rafer Alston AWOL with Miami

Sad to see this story about Alston being potentially cut from Miami and maybe not able to handle a demotion on the depth chart. Doesn't look good for Rafer.

Here are the Orlando Magic's top plays from February.

2010-03-03T22:56:27Z

Here are the Orlando Magic's top plays from February.

At Least One Writer Places Jameer Nelson Among the Elite

2010-03-01T15:11:07Z

At Least One Writer Places Jameer Nelson Among the Elite

"Ever since he replaced injured Chris Paul in the lineup at the outset of February, Hornets rookie point guard Darren Collison has faced a succession of All-Star point guards, some of the best in the game: Deron Williams, Steve Nash, Rajon Rondo, Jameer Nelson." (emphasis mine) ~Jimmy Smith @ New Orleans' Times-Picayune (h/t: TrueHoop)

I know it is just a passing remark and not a statistical analysis, but I'm just putting this up since the cries of "Trade Jameer" sound all-too-often from the comments section.

What Does Marcin Gortat Know About Dwight?

2010-03-01T13:32:56Z

What Does Marcin Gortat Know About Dwight?

"Gortat told the media he knew he was going to play today because he can tell when Howard is going to get in foul trouble before the game even starts." ~Andrew Melnick @ HowardtheDunk

This is a quote worth exploring. How can Marcin tell ahead of time? What are Dwight's tells?

[Brandon] Bass saw action last week against the Cleveland Cavaliers after coach Stan Van Gundy...

2010-02-28T01:12:12Z

[Brandon] Bass saw action last week against the Cleveland Cavaliers after coach Stan Van Gundy matched him against F J.J. Hickson. Bass hopes it was a sign that he might be called upon in a possible Cavs-Magic playoff series.

"Hopefully, [Van Gundy] feels he has confidence in me in certain situations and against certain teams. By me coming into the game, we took Hickson completely out of the game. He didn't want to play anymore that night."

Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel

Another Dwight Howard lacks killer instinct article

2010-02-23T15:52:57Z

Another Dwight Howard lacks killer instinct article

It's not so much I care what the writer says (he probably watches nothing but nationally televised games), but I was wondering about a couple of quotes concerning Dwight & Shaq. Apparently Shaq snubbed Dwight at the all-star game and Dwight complained about it? I never heard that.

Also, Dwight said that "Shaq will get his someday." When the heck that happened? That doesn't sound like anything he would say.

Here is the latest Amway Center update. Enjoy, everyone. (HT: malars)

2010-02-22T21:35:27Z

Here is the latest Amway Center update. Enjoy, everyone. (HT: malars)

"I feel I go to the hole just as much as anybody in this league and sometimes I don't get the...

2010-02-22T17:07:00Z

"I feel I go to the hole just as much as anybody in this league and sometimes I don't get the benefit of the calls," King James said.

Post-game comments from Lebron James after the Cavs loss to the Magic. Pulled from George Diaz's Magic/Cavs recap from www.orlandosentinel.com

O. Pinstriped Post (OPPMagicBlog) on Twitter

2010-02-17T04:32:09Z

O. Pinstriped Post (OPPMagicBlog) on Twitter

An RSS-like Twitter feed for our site.

Some touted this as the best dunk of the 2010 NBA All-Star Game.

2010-02-16T02:32:17Z

Some touted this as the best dunk of the 2010 NBA All-Star Game.

On a completely non-Orlando Magic note, Steve Nash's hilarious Vitamin Water Commercial! (thanks to...

2010-02-14T17:02:56Z

On a completely non-Orlando Magic note, Steve Nash's hilarious Vitamin Water Commercial! (thanks to Basketbawful)

"Steve Nash is...the most ridiculous man in the world."