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Klay Thompson Season Highlights
How about AK47?
There's been reports that he's looking to come back to the NBA. He's 31, but I've read that he's being killing it in the Euroleague (and winning their defensive player of the year). He could be our starting SF and slide over to PF as well to alleviate *some* of the big man depth issues we have.
Imagine having a defense anchored by a healthy Kirilenko and Bogut... now that would be scary.
AMAZING video by the NBA on Dwight Howard and his blocked shots
ESPN the Magazine's use of advanced statistics (ESPN/Marvel Series)
by thermodynamic on Oct 23, 2010 2:59 PM EDT
on Orlando Pinstriped Post
I'm sure a number of you have seen the ESPN/Marvel NBA preview, at least for the Magic, where Dwight is portrayed as Wolverine (huh?). If you haven't, it's an excellent collaboration with some wonderful artwork. All the covers/previews are at this link:
Ed. note: link removed due to copyright issues, as explained in comments. - BQR
What surprised me, however, is the use of advanced statistics in many of the previews:
player efficiency rating
true shooting percentage
offensive efficiency rating
team defensive efficiency
total rebounding rate
win percentage in close games
team defensive rebounding percentage
defensive rating
And one "normal" stat that I've never seen counted before:
charges per game
Now, I'm still a stats newbie and I don't know a few of the above mentioned stat categories, but their presence in a national magazine surprised me. I don't read ESPN the Magazine normally, or at all, so maybe this is the norm, but I didn't think so.
Just something that I thought was very cool and progressive.
Vince Carter endorses Lawrence Frank for Bull's Coaching job
Interesting how he says Frank is like SVG.
A look at who should play replacement SF minutes
by thermodynamic on Mar 22, 2010 4:30 PM EDT
on Orlando Pinstriped Post
With Pietrus still out due to an ankle sprain, and Barnes nursing a nagging big toe injury, I thought it would be a good idea to see who, statistically, would be the best player on the Magic to play replacement SF minutes for them. I've decided to compare the 4 players who have played minutes at the SF position, however slight, and then look at our main SFs, Pietrus and Barnes. I've focused on PER instead of overall team offense and defense in an effort to see the individual contributions each player gives.
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Where my NDF peeps at?!
by thermodynamic on Mar 4, 2010 2:34 PM EST
on NetsDaily
Hey everyone, thought I'd start a little meet and greet for the people also on NetsDaily Forums. I'm kdub from the forums, btw if anyone recognizes me.
I think SBN has a great blog system and fan-oriented layout including real-time commenting (including up-ranks), fan generated blog posts and "shots", a more modern look, and most likely, a more stable infrastructure (hopefully google doesn't say ND is a malware site anymore).
I don't think the fan-post/shot system will overtake the forums, but I think it's great way to communicate deep and quick thoughts, and I do think the commenting system will making NDF posters more likely to comment.
Excited about the new format and anxious to see all the regulars starting commenting and posting around here!
"As his manager, I will only allow ‘Bron to do the dunk contest if Vince Carter comes back out," O’Neal said. "If Kobe comes back out and if another big name comes back out. If we could get a big prize and have half of the money go to the people of Haiti and the other half to the winner.
"The guys that are in it, no disrespect to them, but there won’t really be any competition for LeBron. I want to see Kobe. I want to see Vince and I will allow my client to enter."
Orlando Magic "Be Magic" Mobile Wallpapers (Palm Pre, iPhone, etc)
by thermodynamic on Nov 14, 2009 4:43 AM EST
on Orlando Pinstriped Post
I resized/cropped and slightly touched up some wallpapers found on the Orlando Magic website. It's part of their "Be Magic" theme. They are at 320x480 resolution and should work perfect with the Palm Pre, iPhone, Hero/Droid Eris and other mobile phones with that resolution. If anyone would like larger versions at the same aspect ratio, just ask. Enjoy and Go Magic!
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New NBA Live 2010 game trailer featuring the revamped Orlando Magic (with VC) vs. the revamped Cleveland Cavaliers (with Shaq).
Vince Carter: The Resolution (2008-2009 Season Recap)
by thermodynamic on Jul 11, 2009 3:00 PM EDT
on Orlando Pinstriped Post
Any questions about Vince Carter's ability and leadership can be answered by the excellent season recap made by Maxamillion711, the BEST video editor in NBA fandom, bar none. These are a must watch if you're a New Jersey Net, Orlando Magic, or Vince Carter fan! He can still fly and help lead the Magic to a championship!
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Summer League 2009, Game 3 Boxscore (PDF LINK)
Magic have only 8 players on contract. I wouldn't mind signing Kasib Powell, who has shown versatility and skills at the SF position, Hendrix who is a known beast inside, Robinson who has been lauded as a PG.
I know it's summer league, but the Magic want bargains. Here they are!
"Anderson is going to be much more of an addition than people think," Van Gundy said. "He's a name that gets totally left out as if he were just a throw-in. The deal was made for Vince (Carter), but people are discounting what we got back in him. People got to know Courtney (Lee) and he played well for us in the playoffs. We certainly lost a good, young player, but we got back a good, young player.This is a guy who is three years younger than Courtney and he fits the way we play very. He's a good player who is a good fit. I'm not trying to make him out to be a star, but he's certainly at Courtney's level. That is sort of lost in the shuffle."
John Denton of Florida Today reports on SVG telling everyone that they got 2 players in the trade. Further reading in the article shows how he also compares him favorably to Wallace and Battie. Perhaps he's also trying to save face in case they can't get Wallace?
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