
Mike from Illinois
Apr 18, 2008 May 27, 2012 51 12556
In addition to being an avid follower and fan of the Orlando Magic, I am also a huge fan of the Chicago Bears, Chicago Blackhawks (2010 Stanley Cup Champions), and Chicago White Sox (2005 World Series Champions). I also root for Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls whenever they don't play the Magic. I am looking very much forward to the return of the Orlando Solar Bears in the Fall of 2012.
Contributing writer on OPP since February 2012.
I have been hooked on the Magic since their first season in 1989-90. My dad moved to the Orlando area in the mid-80s and he would mail me articles and columns from the Sentinel about the Magic and all their games (this was before the internet). From his connections where he worked at Church Street Station, he was able to get me free tickets to Magic games whenever I came down on vacations. He also was able to get me autographs from many of the players and Magic Dancers. Nowadays, I make it a point to see at least two Magic games during my spring vacations to Orlando to visit my sister and brother-in-law, who live there. I am also proud to say I was at the last Magic game ever played at the old Amway Center, on May 26, 2010, Game 5 of the ECF against Boston, which the Magic dominated 113-92.
I am a fitness enthusiast who enjoys the outdoors, and am very much into power walking, bike riding, and swimming; I walk 4 - 4 1/2 miles a day or ride my bike 12-15 miles a day; I also enjoy traveling, and wagering on sports whenever I visit Las Vegas.
Yes, I love statistics, too.
Las Vegas and Orlando are my favorite places to travel, and I have been to Hawaii also; Wet N Wild is my favorite place in Orlando.
Orlando Magic memorabilia I have in my room: a Magic pennant, a Magic alarm clock, a Magic trash can, a miniature Magic basketball, an autographed picture of the 1989-90 Magic Dancers, and an autographed picture of the 2004-05 Magic Dancers.
Number of Magic T-Shirts I own: 12
Magic sweatshirts: 2
Magic jackets: 1
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Recent activity
Commented He sure did! on All-NBA Teams 2012: Dwight Howard Earns First-Team Honor ahead of Andrew Bynum, Tyson Chandler on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/24/12 6:48 PM EDT
Commented I got a chuckle out of this on NBA Rumors: Orlando Magic to Interview Shaquille O'Neal for General Manager, According... on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/23/12 10:14 PM EDT
Recommended Ah, you're so positive Illinois Mike: on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/23/12 10:12 PM EDT
Commented We're going to hear lots of names as Magic GM candidates for the next month or so on NBA Rumors: Orlando Magic to Interview Shaquille O'Neal for General Manager, According... on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/23/12 9:19 PM EDT
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Commented Shaw certainly has paid his dues as an assistant coach on NBA Rumors: Orlando Magic Ownership Favors Brian Shaw in Coaching Search, According to Report on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/23/12 6:42 PM EDT
Commented Even when accounting for assists, Rose still produced 4.3 points more per game than Nash... on Dwight Howard Rumors: in Orlando Magic Rebuild, Superstar Center Likely Next to Go, According... on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/23/12 6:37 PM EDT
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Recommended Rocket Plan on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/23/12 2:01 AM EDT
Commented Actually, Derrick Rose has owned Steve Nash, and it's not even close on Dwight Howard Rumors: in Orlando Magic Rebuild, Superstar Center Likely Next to Go, According... on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/23/12 1:52 AM EDT
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Recommended Also, remember that Dwight is friends with Deron Williams and we know how that worked out in Utah on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/22/12 4:38 PM EDT
Commented Right on on NBA Rumors: Jerry Sloan Says He's Interested in Orlando Magic Coaching Job on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/22/12 4:35 PM EDT
Commented I thought this was a well-researched fan post on Otis Smith, a fair comprehensive trial of all his trades. on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/22/12 4:32 PM EDT
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Recommended Otis Smith, a fair comprehensive trial of all his trades. on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/22/12 4:19 PM EDT
Commented I doubt that Sloan would be interested in coaching for a rebuilding team on NBA Rumors: Jerry Sloan Says He's Interested in Orlando Magic Coaching Job on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/22/12 4:08 PM EDT
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Commented I still believe the Magic will do all they can to try and convince Howard to stay with them long-term on Dwight Howard Rumors: Orlando Magic Superstar "Wants Out of Orlando" Despite Management Changes,... on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/22/12 4:08 AM EDT
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Commented The December 2010 trades made by Otis Smith started the Magic on their downward spiral on Orlando Magic Fire Stan Van Gundy and Otis Smith on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/21/12 5:23 PM EDT
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Commented Sincere thanks to Stan Van Gundy for all that he did for the Orlando Magic for five seasons on Orlando Magic Fire Stan Van Gundy and Otis Smith on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/21/12 5:03 PM EDT
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Commented They're in the lottery drawing on Dwight Howard Rumors: Houston Rockets Will Pursue Trade for Orlando Magic Superstar, According... on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/17/12 2:33 AM EDT
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Commented Yeah, we were subjected to so many rumors and speculation this past season on Dwight Howard Rumors: "Everyone Realizes He's Gone" from Orlando Magic, According to Report on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/16/12 9:13 PM EDT
Commented The thing is, though... on Raptors vs Magic - Orlando Pinstriped Post Weighs In on "Who They'd Rather Be" - Raptors HQ on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/16/12 8:14 PM EDT
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Commented Whenever something actually happens, then I will believe it on Dwight Howard Rumors: "Everyone Realizes He's Gone" from Orlando Magic, According to Report on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/16/12 7:47 PM EDT
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Commented Also the fact that the Bulls finished with the number one seed and the best record overall on Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Dwight Howard on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/16/12 4:55 PM EDT
Commented We agree to disagree on Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Glen Davis on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/16/12 4:50 PM EDT
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Commented Sentimental assessment? on Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Glen Davis on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/16/12 4:23 PM EDT
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Commented Howard set the bar really high last season on Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Dwight Howard on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/16/12 2:07 AM EDT
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Commented Outstanding turnaround from Davis in the last month on Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Glen Davis on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/16/12 1:38 AM EDT
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Commented The depressing thing about Clark's offensive numbers on Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Earl Clark on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/14/12 4:23 PM EDT
Commented Anderson's stats for the last 9 games of the regular season (without Dwight Howard) on Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Ryan Anderson on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/14/12 3:56 PM EDT
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Commented Turk's drop in three-point percentage is rather alarming on Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Hedo Turkoglu on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/12/12 4:05 PM EDT
Commented Indeed a tough year for Q on Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Quentin Richardson on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/12/12 3:46 PM EDT
Commented Seven career lows in 14 categories for J-Rich on Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Jason Richardson on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/11/12 7:59 PM EDT
Commented Eight career highs in 14 categories for Redick on Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: J.J. Redick on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/11/12 7:40 PM EDT
Commented Yeah, it was really an agonizing loss for them in Game 6 on It's not the off-season yet on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/11/12 4:52 AM EDT
Commented That's an interesting way of putting it :-) on Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Chris Duhon on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/11/12 1:48 AM EDT
Commented Yep... on Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Chris Duhon on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/11/12 1:47 AM EDT
Commented No question Duhon was better this season than last season on Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Chris Duhon on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/10/12 11:11 PM EDT
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Commented I always root for my home state team, the Bulls, whenever the Magic aren't involved on It's not the off-season yet on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/10/12 4:11 AM EDT
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Commented 11 of the Magic's 37 wins came by 15 or more points on The Best and Worst Games for the Magic in the 2012 Season on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/10/12 4:06 AM EDT
Posted The Best and Worst Games for the Magic in the 2012 Season on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/09/12 10:30 PM EDT
Commented I understand what you and MTC are saying on NBA Rumors: Orlando Magic Interview Adonal Foyle for General Manager, According to Report on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/09/12 7:49 PM EDT
Commented I don't blame anyone for being skeptical on NBA Rumors: Orlando Magic Interview Adonal Foyle for General Manager, According to Report on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/09/12 7:44 PM EDT
Commented Sounds good :-) on NBA Rumors: Orlando Magic Interview Adonal Foyle for General Manager, According to Report on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/09/12 7:40 PM EDT
Commented If Foyle is hired as GM (which is just a rumor at this point anyhow), I would give him a chance before criticizing the choice on NBA Rumors: Orlando Magic Interview Adonal Foyle for General Manager, According to Report on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/09/12 3:38 PM EDT
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Commented Indiana's bench had their best game of the series in Game 5 on Pacers 105, Magic 87: Darren Collison Fuels Fourth-Quarter Indiana Rally, Ends Orlando's Season on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/09/12 3:29 AM EDT
Commented The Pacers are a solid 10 point favorite on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic: Game Five Time, TV Schedule, and More on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/08/12 6:58 PM EDT
Commented In the 2008-09 season, the Rockets reached the second round of the playoffs on NBA Free Agents 2012: Orlando Magic Should Bring Tracy McGrady Back for 2012/13 Season, David... on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/08/12 3:56 PM EDT
Commented When a team shoots 18 of 53 (33.9%) through three quarters, like the Magic did Saturday... on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic: Analysis and Trends from Game Four on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/06/12 5:52 PM EDT
Posted 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers Vs. Magic Game Four: Indiana Edges Orlando, 101-99, in Overtime Despite... on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/05/12 7:03 PM EDT
Commented The Pacers are 5 point favorites on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic: Game Four Time, TV Schedule, and More on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/05/12 1:58 PM EDT
Commented This is why I hope the Magic keep Anderson on NBA Most Improved Player 2012: Ryan Anderson Wins, Beating Ersan Ilyasova and Nikola Pekovic on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/04/12 7:50 PM EDT
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Commented It's really disappointing how 4 out of the 5 Magic starters had such poor a poor game on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic Game Three: Indiana Takes 2-1 Series Lead behind Danny Granger,... on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/03/12 1:33 AM EDT
Commented With the Magic getting 3 1/2 points at home... on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic: Game Three Time, TV Schedule, and More on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/02/12 7:13 PM EDT
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Recommended Let's get a win tonight! GO MAGIC! on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/02/12 7:01 PM EDT
Commented Nice! on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic: Game Three Time, TV Schedule, and More on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/02/12 7:01 PM EDT
Commented The Pacers are a 3 1/2 point favorite on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic: Game Three Time, TV Schedule, and More on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/02/12 7:01 PM EDT
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Commented I was reading Indy Cornrows earlier to get a Pacers' perspective on things on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic: Analysis and Trends from Game Two on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/02/12 1:18 AM EDT
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Commented The Philly stat line of 109 points scored on 59% shooting on Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Sixers suffocate Bulls, run them over in second half to... on Blog a Bull - 05/02/12 1:05 AM EDT
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Commented Duhon had little or nothing to do with the Magic loss in Game 2 on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic Game Two: Indiana Crushes Orlando in Third Quarter to... on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 05/01/12 1:09 AM EDT
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Commented Anderson did play better than in Game 1 on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic Game Two: Indiana Crushes Orlando in Third Quarter to... on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 04/30/12 11:45 PM EDT
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Posted 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic Game Two: Indiana Crushes Orlando in Third Quarter to... on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 04/30/12 11:25 PM EDT
Commented Yep... Redick too needs to step up his offensive performance on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic: Game Two Time, TV Schedule, and More on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 04/30/12 7:38 PM EDT
Commented Yes... in the Fall of 2012 on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic: Game Two Time, TV Schedule, and More on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 04/30/12 7:25 PM EDT
Commented No problem on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic: Game Two Time, TV Schedule, and More on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 04/30/12 7:23 PM EDT
Commented That's cool on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic: Game Two Time, TV Schedule, and More on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 04/30/12 7:21 PM EDT
Commented It's very simple on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic: Game Two Time, TV Schedule, and More on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 04/30/12 7:20 PM EDT
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Commented Please refrain from profanity in future comments... thanks on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic: Game Two Time, TV Schedule, and More on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 04/30/12 7:15 PM EDT
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Commented The Pacers are 9 1/2 point favorites for tonight's game on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic: Game Two Time, TV Schedule, and More on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 04/30/12 6:58 PM EDT
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Commented Some of my notes from the game on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic Game One: Orlando Scores 11 Unanswered Late to Upset Indy in... on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 04/29/12 1:32 AM EDT
Commented Cute and playful :-) on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic: Game One Time, TV Schedule, and More on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 04/28/12 7:08 PM EDT
Commented It's a shame on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic: Game One Time, TV Schedule, and More on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 04/28/12 7:04 PM EDT
Commented Pacers are 9 1/2 point favorites tonight on 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic: Game One Time, TV Schedule, and More on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 04/28/12 7:03 PM EDT
Commented If he plays like the 2008-09 Turk, it is a good thing on Tired of the Negativity! on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 04/28/12 4:28 PM EDT



