This video looks at the Orlando Magic and how they are building something special by getting Tristan Da Silva and Kentavious Caldwell Pope to surround Paolo Banchero
Kept the players who contributed to a 47 win team. Moved the starting two guard to the bench. Added a 2x Champion Starting 2Guard. Drafted an upgrade over Chuma Okeke. Magic had a solid if not “sexy” summer. Maintained cap flexibility, kept draft picks, and traded 0 young guys. This is the type of “boring” summer you want your front office to consistently have. Also l just don’t believe Franz is a 28% shooter. All the indicators are that he should be average at least. I think last year was the outlier. I think Franz will have a nice bounce back season.
@@bigsayso… I’m a Magic fan. For 35 years man. I know AB started last season. He started early. Fultz was injured. They finished the season starting Suggs and Harris at the back court. Therefore, the last starting 2 Guard(Gary Harris) was moved to the bench and replaced with KCP.
Wish Magic fans could see how solid this off-season but most just wanna cry because we didn't get the flashy names. That Jonathan Isaac signing is an INSANE steal.
Lmao sliva hasn't played a nba game yet...How much impact did two lottery picks black and jett contribute last year but u think sliva is gonna make us better??? In his first year And we added a roll player in kcp your esthetic about that????😂 Lol 👍 👌
Agreed! KCP has what alot of players that were even available don't have. 2 Rings. I predict a big jump in Jett Howard which gives us two 6"8 shooters with Da Silva. Slide Suggs back to PG with KCP as your front court and that's dangerous
Practical basketball fans have seen Magic's growth YOY. We are so accustomed to seeing star players speed date that we have conflated player development with being stagnant. Paul George would have required a max contract and there was no room with Paolo/Franz. Klay has an injury history and KCP is a better option in terms of cost, age and defense. This has been a measured approach to a budding franchise and no sophisticated NBA insider would deny the Magic are a top four seed in the east barring injury. If PB, FW and JS take the next step you could argue they are a potential two seed.
@@confederatetearsaredelicious bucks and 76ers injury prone af and the bucks with doc as Coach.. both will be disappointing like every year. Loosing Hartenstein hurts the Knicks more than it might seem at first.. whos gonna be their center? Robinson with back to back injuries playing the whole year no chance. Orlando might even go for the first seed last year they were able to bully the celtics in the regular season and they got better... Wouldn't be suprise with orlando as top of the east in the regular season next year.
You know who I love on the Magic team? Weltman, Hammond and Mosley! Their decisions behind the scenes has created one success after another without spending a fortune! I wish we had guys like them in our Government!
I wish they had gotten Klay (coming from a Warriors fan), and I can't deny that KCP was probably the better pick-up for Orlando at the stages both of those players are at right now.
@@BrentonBannister-gc2pt we need a volume shooter/scorer at guard more than a playmaker which I think Black can become plus add in the fact that Paolo, Franz, and Suggs can all initiate offense and you need less of a true point guard - a la the 90s Bulls, but what they could use is more space to operate and someone who can occupy defenses.
a high volume shooting point/combo guard like Steph Curry, Donovan Mitchell, Anfernee Simons would be ideal, but none are on the market unless Simons or Darius Garland becomes available via trade, but aside from that, Tyus Jones would be the best option and would help a ton I believe. I still think Gary Trent, Jr. would have been a better play than re-signing Gary Harris, but Harris's contract value is quite reasonable and tradable. Let's see what Trent ends up signing for to see whether we could have gotten more value from him - We are very good defensively at guard, we need an offensive boost and can scheme a player like Trent to be effective defensively more than we can make someone be a good offensive player with a scorer and volume shooter mentality
Boy this was the start of something special I'm telling you. I'm a Lakers fan so I know how important kcp is to A solid team. I really believe in 2 seasons you guys will be top 2 top 3 in the east
@@justindorman6708 Injuries will happen. Also coach mosley doesn't hesitate in switching lineups to better match up with opponents. Maybe KCP will come off the bench and black/suggs will start. We have 2 deep lineup who are very versatile
We are gonna be tough to beat next year. 2x Champ KCP is an elite 3&D player + Paolo, Franz, Suggs, Black getting more experience and training into their roles. They’ve experienced competitive playoff games. Combine that with great regular season success and you have a team that can sneak into the top 4 and getting to the 2nd round
I'm glad we didn't get Klay and Paul George and the reason that is because they wanted too much money. I love the way the front office is handing the money and picking the players to come to the magic. I'm so happy that they bringing the players back from last season and add a new players that fit the team. We have to be patient and let these guys develop their game and show us what they can do before letting them go. That's the way you build a champion team. Orlando magic keep doing what you doing you is all right in my book!!!
I agree with you 100%!!! We need players that want to be here in Orlando and want to win a championship. I love the players that we have now and they want to be here in Orlando. I don't want to keep repeating the past where we pick high standard players and don't win a championship I'm tired of that. It's time for the magic to win a championship I'm ready!!! It's time to put childish ways behind and start playing a man game.
@@efrainsalasjr.6583I agree with you 100%!!! We don't need negativity and childish people on this team. We need people that want to be here in Orlando and wants to play together as a team and to win a championship.
i tried warn all of you in paolo's rookie season we will be legit contenders way sooner than you think he has the pulse of that whole locker room and front office and to orlando's credit they did everything necessary this offseason to get him all the help he and boogie needed to take nother step in the right direction now its showtime boogie will be an all star this year paolo will be an all star again suggs will be much better and we've got some real depth i can see us as a top 4 seed this season with home court advantage in the first round we here to stay get used to us
I think the Magic need either Trae Young or Darius Garland to take the next step or even somebody like Tyus Jones can really help this team No disrespect to Palo but I'd rather have him take less of a on the ball creator role and same with Franz
Young and garland will never win a ring in this league. They don’t defend. They will be entertaining and put up stats but when it comes to the semis and finals they will flame out guaranteed
Garland and Simons are still on their teams, so if they are on the trade block, then we are still in play for both, especially with the trade pieces we have on our roster between both valuable and tradable players along with draft capital we still have
the only player that was traded so far that fits that mold is DeJuante Murray. I would have liked him, but of all the above mentioned players, Anfernee Simons would be my first option - so if he gets traded and the Magic aren't one of the teams putting in a serious bid for him, that would be upsetting. Trae Young isn't on the trade block yet, but could be depending on how the season goes. And both he and Garland are terrible defensive players - that's why I prefer Simons with his 6'9" wingspan and high end athleticism. Has far more defensive potential than all the rest of them. Murray wasn't good defensively, but is a leading steals man and has far more potential there too.
@@13cozmik magic have more than enough defense. At end of the day you have to score. And also defenses have to respect your shot. Simon’s brings that. kCP doesn’t move the needle at all.
This how weak NBA today a guy ave. 10 pts can earn 22 million a year Reggie Miller wasn't earning that amount of money as he was the franchise player of the Pacers.😂
KCP had his highest efficiency of his career while guarding the other teams best players over 95% while getting all defensive team votes. How’s that declining?
Lmaooooooo yeah right . This front office is trash ..yeah lets re-sign an often injured JI. He should of been gone already and lets re-sign harris who is absolutely trash . Banchero wont be re-signing . This off-season sucked
Kept the players who contributed to a 47 win team. Moved the starting two guard to the bench. Added a 2x Champion Starting 2Guard. Drafted an upgrade over Chuma Okeke. Magic had a solid if not “sexy” summer. Maintained cap flexibility, kept draft picks, and traded 0 young guys. This is the type of “boring” summer you want your front office to consistently have.
Also l just don’t believe Franz is a 28% shooter. All the indicators are that he should be average at least. I think last year was the outlier. I think Franz will have a nice bounce back season.
He’s wrong it was around 40
@@user-ud8qb9ey1w Suggs moving to pg not the bench
@@bigsaysoHarris was the starting 2 Guard when he was healthy. That is who I meant was moving to the bench.
@@user-ud8qb9ey1w couple years ago Suggs was the 2 fultz and AB started at point appreciate the Orlando support tho
@@bigsayso…
I’m a Magic fan. For 35 years man.
I know AB started last season. He started early. Fultz was injured. They finished the season starting Suggs and Harris at the back court. Therefore, the last starting 2 Guard(Gary Harris) was moved to the bench and replaced with KCP.
Wish Magic fans could see how solid this off-season but most just wanna cry because we didn't get the flashy names. That Jonathan Isaac signing is an INSANE steal.
RIGHTTTTTTTTT !! Im happy asf
Exactly
Hoping we resigned Gary to include as a trade chip with WCJ; team can’t get stale
Lmao sliva hasn't played a nba game yet...How much impact did two lottery picks black and jett contribute last year but u think sliva is gonna make us better??? In his first year And we added a roll player in kcp your esthetic about that????😂 Lol 👍 👌
Agreed! KCP has what alot of players that were even available don't have. 2 Rings.
I predict a big jump in Jett Howard which gives us two 6"8 shooters with Da Silva.
Slide Suggs back to PG with KCP as your front court and that's dangerous
Practical basketball fans have seen Magic's growth YOY. We are so accustomed to seeing star players speed date that we have conflated player development with being stagnant. Paul George would have required a max contract and there was no room with Paolo/Franz. Klay has an injury history and KCP is a better option in terms of cost, age and defense. This has been a measured approach to a budding franchise and no sophisticated NBA insider would deny the Magic are a top four seed in the east barring injury. If PB, FW and JS take the next step you could argue they are a potential two seed.
Top 4? With the Bucks, Celtics, 76ers, and Knicks out there? I think we'd be lucky to end with the 5th seed again next year
@@confederatetearsaredelicious bucks and 76ers injury prone af and the bucks with doc as Coach.. both will be disappointing like every year. Loosing Hartenstein hurts the Knicks more than it might seem at first.. whos gonna be their center? Robinson with back to back injuries playing the whole year no chance. Orlando might even go for the first seed last year they were able to bully the celtics in the regular season and they got better... Wouldn't be suprise with orlando as top of the east in the regular season next year.
@@confederatetearsaredelicious Yes, I believe the Bucks and 49ers will regress and and Magic will progress.
@@confederatetearsaredelicious not gonna lie I think we’re better than the bucks
@@confederatetearsaredeliciousbucks Knicks? Lol
You know who I love on the Magic team? Weltman, Hammond and Mosley!
Their decisions behind the scenes has created one success after another without spending a fortune!
I wish we had guys like them in our Government!
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Hammond is gone and Anthony Parker is in that role
@@jvontaylor9533 Oh? I hadn’t heard.
Jonathan Isaac IS A PERMANENT ORLANDO MAGIC! yes boyyyy!
A waste of money
@@Brian00007 His contract is front heavy. The Magic had to spend the money for this season anyway.
Magic will have the #1 D now and have more scoring. We only finished three games out of 2nd in the East.
I wish they had gotten Klay (coming from a Warriors fan), and I can't deny that KCP was probably the better pick-up for Orlando at the stages both of those players are at right now.
Fax
So glad (coming from a Magic fan) that we didn’t get Klay
KCP we will miss him in Denver! Grats on the bags you are making in Orlando - wish you much success!
As a Magic fan Im loving the direction this team is going 💯
they need to steal afernee simoms frm blazers and this offseason would be special
Mildly agree; have to confirm is he the bonafied playmaker we truly need
He needs to improve his D first before he can come play with the Magic
@@BrentonBannister-gc2pt we need a volume shooter/scorer at guard more than a playmaker which I think Black can become plus add in the fact that Paolo, Franz, and Suggs can all initiate offense and you need less of a true point guard - a la the 90s Bulls, but what they could use is more space to operate and someone who can occupy defenses.
The only thing I think we’re missing is a ball handling playmaker like a tyus jones
a high volume shooting point/combo guard like Steph Curry, Donovan Mitchell, Anfernee Simons would be ideal, but none are on the market unless Simons or Darius Garland becomes available via trade, but aside from that, Tyus Jones would be the best option and would help a ton I believe. I still think Gary Trent, Jr. would have been a better play than re-signing Gary Harris, but Harris's contract value is quite reasonable and tradable. Let's see what Trent ends up signing for to see whether we could have gotten more value from him - We are very good defensively at guard, we need an offensive boost and can scheme a player like Trent to be effective defensively more than we can make someone be a good offensive player with a scorer and volume shooter mentality
Boy this was the start of something special I'm telling you. I'm a Lakers fan so I know how important kcp is to A solid team. I really believe in 2 seasons you guys will be top 2 top 3 in the east
YOUNG Orlando Magic playoffs contender now 💪🔥💪
This is a well made video. Nailed every point with great editing. Liked and subbed. You know ball, sir
Thank you my friend!
I wish nothing but the best for Markelle
People don’t even know the 2 lottery picks we stashed last season will be unleashed this season. Future dynasty
how we have too many guys ahead of them have to get rid of cole
@@justindorman6708 Injuries will happen. Also coach mosley doesn't hesitate in switching lineups to better match up with opponents. Maybe KCP will come off the bench and black/suggs will start. We have 2 deep lineup who are very versatile
OKC is a future dynasty not the magic
@@t7-nba379 magic is okc of the eastern conference
@@t7-nba379 SGA is 26 Paolo is 21
SGA wasn’t even in the same stratosphere as Paolo at age 21
We are gonna be tough to beat next year. 2x Champ KCP is an elite 3&D player + Paolo, Franz, Suggs, Black getting more experience and training into their roles. They’ve experienced competitive playoff games. Combine that with great regular season success and you have a team that can sneak into the top 4 and getting to the 2nd round
It would be cool if they got Anfernee Simmons
love to see grampa joe ingles included in the highlights
They were fun to watch too!
I'm glad we didn't get Klay and Paul George and the reason that is because they wanted too much money. I love the way the front office is handing the money and picking the players to come to the magic. I'm so happy that they bringing the players back from last season and add a new players that fit the team. We have to be patient and let these guys develop their game and show us what they can do before letting them go. That's the way you build a champion team. Orlando magic keep doing what you doing you is all right in my book!!!
I don't like the childish attitude that Thompson portrays on the bench. We don't need any of that in our locker room.
I agree with you 100%!!! We need players that want to be here in Orlando and want to win a championship. I love the players that we have now and they want to be here in Orlando. I don't want to keep repeating the past where we pick high standard players and don't win a championship I'm tired of that. It's time for the magic to win a championship I'm ready!!! It's time to put childish ways behind and start playing a man game.
@@efrainsalasjr.6583I agree with you 100%!!! We don't need negativity and childish people on this team. We need people that want to be here in Orlando and wants to play together as a team and to win a championship.
It’s Wendell Carter still on Magic roster
WCJ is frustrating because he's got the body to crash the boards and play like a center but he's in love with that 3pt line.
Do We need a shot blocker ? The cavs killed in the paint in that play off series.
The Cavs did well in the paint but overall Orlando still held them under 100 all but one game. Impressive. Just need offense
i tried warn all of you in paolo's rookie season we will be legit contenders way sooner than you think he has the pulse of that whole locker room and front office and to orlando's credit they did everything necessary this offseason to get him all the help he and boogie needed to take nother step in the right direction now its showtime boogie will be an all star this year paolo will be an all star again suggs will be much better and we've got some real depth i can see us as a top 4 seed this season with home court advantage in the first round we here to stay get used to us
I think the Magic need either Trae Young or Darius Garland to take the next step or even somebody like Tyus Jones can really help this team
No disrespect to Palo but I'd rather have him take less of a on the ball creator role and same with Franz
Young nor Garland aren't coming off tha bench. Jones is undersized and Orlando values size and wingspan.
Young and garland will never win a ring in this league. They don’t defend. They will be entertaining and put up stats but when it comes to the semis and finals they will flame out guaranteed
Yh 100% magic need a playmaking PG . The Trae young fit is perfect
@@mrawesome7175 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
Trading for stars goes against the culture of this team which is development of its core and adding pieces as needed.
Guards are a issue.this will help so much. Draft small in 2025
Who knows? The nba next dynasty😮
Paolo & Franz and then trade for Darius Garland 🪄🏀🇩🇪🔥🙌
What will happen with Markelle fultz?
Garland or Simons were the moves to be made. PG13 or Klay didn’t make sense. Magic GM is bad he just found a gem wit franz and lucked into banchero 😊
Trae is ass no team even wants him. Lot of fans are casuals
Banchero isn’t luck jabari and Chet were the favorites to be the number 1 pick have some shame
Garland and Simons are still on their teams, so if they are on the trade block, then we are still in play for both, especially with the trade pieces we have on our roster between both valuable and tradable players along with draft capital we still have
the only player that was traded so far that fits that mold is DeJuante Murray. I would have liked him, but of all the above mentioned players, Anfernee Simons would be my first option - so if he gets traded and the Magic aren't one of the teams putting in a serious bid for him, that would be upsetting. Trae Young isn't on the trade block yet, but could be depending on how the season goes. And both he and Garland are terrible defensive players - that's why I prefer Simons with his 6'9" wingspan and high end athleticism. Has far more defensive potential than all the rest of them. Murray wasn't good defensively, but is a leading steals man and has far more potential there too.
@@13cozmik magic have more than enough defense. At end of the day you have to score. And also defenses have to respect your shot. Simon’s brings that. kCP doesn’t move the needle at all.
Paolo has got to cut down on the turnovers!
Get your stats right
😭😭😭they gonna be trash and trade away paola in no time
This how weak NBA today a guy ave. 10 pts can earn 22 million a year Reggie Miller wasn't earning that amount of money as he was the franchise player of the Pacers.😂
22 over 2 years
@@backyardbuckets829 I think he was talkin about KCP.
How does that make the nba weak now? The nba is strong now which is why role players can make that money
Everyone earns more now. The nba makes more money now and there’s a thing called inflation.
Lol how special???😂 Kcp is on a spiral decline mode, da Silva is not really good enough😮
KCP had his highest efficiency of his career while guarding the other teams best players over 95% while getting all defensive team votes. How’s that declining?
@@ericsipe8619He just hating
Lmaooooooo yeah right . This front office is trash ..yeah lets re-sign an often injured JI. He should of been gone already and lets re-sign harris who is absolutely trash . Banchero wont be re-signing . This off-season sucked
Why won’t Paolo resign??
@@Itzzzdavid same reason why Shaq and Dwight left
@@brianfuchs6901 Up Yours
So you don’t like the massive improvement the team has made over the last two years?
@ericsipe8619 like Franz and banchero the rest are trash