A Magical Rebuilding | 2k11

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Off-Season Starts



Hall of Fame Induction




Kevin Garnett : averaging 19.3 ppg and 10.6 rebounds per game throughout his career,NBA MVP,NBA Champion,18 years pro,15x NBA All-Star,4x NBA All-First Team,9x NBA All-Defensive First Team

*other retirements : Vince Carter,Derek Fisher,Brad Miller,Brendan Haywood,Zydrunas Ilgauskas,James Posey.


MAGIC NEWS

Orlando Magic accepts team option,re-signs with Nikola Vucevic
Jameer Nelson signing for another year for 2 mil

NBA DRAFT LOTTERY

Orlando Magic will chose with the 4th,the 17th(via Bobcats) and the 18th(via Wolves) picks in this years draft.

Prospect Scouting

Tony Mitchell,PF



North Texas College
6-8
235lbs

Strengths: Athletic combo forward with an intriguing skill-set ... Runs the court extremely well and is a frequent target for lob passes in transition ... Solid size for either forward position, standing about 6'8" with a long wingspan ... Displays the quickness/versatility to guard multiple positions at the next level (via nbadraft.net)

Weaknesses: Could be a good small forward or power forward in the future, but has yet to really establish himself as one or the other ... Needs to prove that his shooting numbers this season (45.7% on less than two three-point attempts per game) aren't a fluke ... Looks like he's become more comfortable putting the ball on the floor, but isn't the type to take his defender off the dribble a lot during games (via nbadraft.net)

ISAIAH AUSTIN,PF - C



Baylor
7-0
215lbs



Strengths: The 7’0” center out of Arlington Grace Prep Academy is the nephew of former NBA center Isaac ‘Ike’ Austin, and he wears the eye-goggles to match ... Austin promises to be a top 5 pick in the NBA draft if he continues to improve ... He has immense length and uses it by blocking several shots and altering numerous others ... His timing is very good, knowing when to leap for a block and when to stay on the ground, even if he does lean in with his arms picking up unnecessary fouls

Weaknesses: Besides long jumpers and shots out of pick and pop situations, Isaiah doesn’t have much of an offensive game ... His back-to-the-basket moves are extremely simple, and a little bit uncoordinated, and he gets pushed around down low due to his long thin frame ... However, he never hesitates to push back and always keeps two hands on the ball when initiating contact - both signs of a true, fundamental big-man at the next level


Dario Saric,SF



Croatia
6-10
220lbs

Dario Šarić (born 8 April 1994) is a Croatian basketball player. He currently plays for Bilbao Basket. Šarić was named Most Valuable Player of the 2010 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship in a unanimous vote, after leading the tournament in scoring (24.3 ppg), rebounding (11.5 rpg), and finishing second in assists (5.8 apg). He registered a triple-double in the final, becoming only the second player to do so (after Ricky Rubio in 2006).^[1]
Šarić also played in the 2011 FIBA Under-19 World Championship, where he finished fourth in scoring (18.1 ppg) and third in rebounds (10.1 rpg) despite being one of the youngest participants at just 17 years of age.
He's won the gold medal with Croatia in the 2012 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, where he finished first in scoring (25.6 ppg) and second in rebounds (10.1 rpg). Soon after scoring 39 points to lead Croatia to victory in the gold medal game against Lithuania, Dario Šarić was voted unanimously as tournament MVP. (via wikipedia)


James McAdoo,SF



North Carolina
6-9
230lbs

Strengths: Smooth forward with big potential ... Great athlete with excellent run/jump ability ... Big frame that should continue to fill out quite nicely ... Strong finisher in the paint, due to length and body-control ... Aggressive rebounder who attacks the glass on both ends of the floor ... 7'1" wingspan and solid anticipation make him a threat as a shot-blocker ... Impressive outside shooting ability... High release point and developing range ... Outstanding skill-level all around

Weaknesses: At 6'8 1/2" he only has average size for his natural position at power forward, but does have the potential/skills to transition to the perimeter if he chooses ... Needs polishing and seasoning in developing his already promising ball-handling and passing skills if he wants to be a full-time wing player... Right now he relies on his outstanding natural instincts in the post, but should work on developing a few go-to moves...


Rodney Hood,SF



Duke
6-7
185lbs

Hood was named to the All Southeastern Conference freshman team after averaging 10.3 points and 4.8 rebounds this past season. He suffered a deep bone bruise to his left knee in a 73-64 loss to the University of Kentucky on Feb. 21 in Starkville and the injury caused him to miss the next game against the University of Alabama and then didn't play more than 21 minutes in the next three games. In what would be his final game in an MSU jersey, Hood had eight points in 45 minutes in a season-ending 101-96 double-overtime loss to the University of Massachusetts in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament on March 13.

NEXT : NBA DRAFT AND FREE AGENTS TRACK

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2013 NBA DRAFT

NBA Draft - Round 1 Recap
Pick	Team	Player	Pos	Ht	Wt
1	Washington Wizards	Shabazz Muhammad	PG	6-6	222
2	Miwaukee Bucks	Nerlens Noel	PF	6-10	215
3	New Orleans Hornets	Cody Zeller	C	7-0	240
4	Orlando Magic	Rodney Hood	SF	6-7	185
5	Houston Rockets	Steven Adams	C	7-0	240
6	Golden State Warrios	James McAdoo	SF	6-9	226
7	Utah Jazz(via Memphis)	Alex Poythress	SF	6-8	213
8	Denver Nuggets	Kentavious Caldwell-Pope	SG	6-6	200
9	Phoenix Suns	Tony Mitchell	PF	6-8	225
10	Cleveland Cavaliers	Dario Saric	SF	6-10	220
11	Indiana Pacers	Wayne Blackshear	SG	6-5	225
12	Utah Jazz	B.J. Young	PG	6-3	170
13	Philadelphia 76ers	Trevor Mbakwe	PF	6-8	237
14	Toronto Raptors	Iasiah Austin	C	7-0	215
15	Los Angeles Clippers	Otto Porter	SF	6-8	205
16	Portland Traiblazers	CJ Aiken	SF	6-9	200
17	Orlando Magic	Khris Middleton	SG	6-8	216
18	Dallas Mavericks(via Orlando)	Alex Len	C	7-1	225
19	San Antonio Spurs	Reggie Bullock	SF	6-5	190
20	Sacramento Kings	Adonis Tomas	SF	6-6	240
21	Chicago Bulls	Andre Roberson	SF	6-7	195
22	Golden State Warriors	Lorenzo Brown	PG	6-4	186
23	Detroit Pistons	Tim Hardaway Jr	SG	6-6	190
24	Los Angeles Lakers	Ryan Harrow	PG	6-1	175
25	Atlanta Hawks	Ian Miller	PG	6-3	190
26	Dallas Mavericks	CJ Leslie	SF	6-9	200
27	New York Knicks	Myck Kabongo	PG	6-1	169
28	New Jersey Nets	Augusto Lima	PF	6-9	225
29	Oklahoma City Thunder	Alec Brown	C	7-1	222
30	Miami Heat	Isaiah Canaan	PG	6-1	199

Orlando trades : 18th pick
Dallas trades : Ronnie Brewer

Memphis trades : 7th pick,Darrell Arthur
Utah trades : Damian Lillard,Jeremy Evans




Jennings signs with the Magic




Free agent Brandon Jennings,who played only for the Bucks in his career,will join the Orlando Magic on a 5yr/83.74mil contract.
Jennings will be a 5yr point guard next season and he said he want to play in the playoffs.He couldn't do this thing with the Bucks but in a rebuilding Orlando team,he saw a possibility.Orlando also receive Ronnie Brewer in a trade with the Mavs on draft night and they got Rodney Hood with the 4th pick.

"It's a solid team now,Hood will be a great player,i'll tell you ! Im tired of Milwaukee and the Bucks,it was time for a change.
I PROMISE WE'RE MAKING THE PLAYOFFS!"


A comeback was made




Ryan Anderson is also coming back to Orlando.After spending two seasons in New Orleans,he decided to go back to Orlando.A nice move by the Magic GM,he will provide some three point shooting from the bench for sure.

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TRANSACTIONS


Nets Sign Tyler Hansbrough to 5yr/31.95M
Knicks sign Chauncey Billups to 1yr/1.75M
Knicks sign Stephen Jackson to 2yr/2.6M
Rockets sign Wesley Johnson to 5yr/52.51M
Knicks sign Manu Ginobili to 2yr/4.47M
Rockets sign Donatas Motiejunas to 4yr/26.50M
Spurs sign Kevin Martino to 3yr/21.99M
Bobcats sign Raymond Felton to 3yr/23.40M
Celtics sign Dejuan Blair to 5yr/72.76M


Timberwolves trade : Darko Milicic
Hornets trade : Chris Hunter '15 2nd round pick

MAGIC TRADE : Nikola Vucevic '15 1st round pick
THUNDER TRADE : Serge Ibaka,Cole Aldrich

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Orlando Magic Depth Chart - 2013
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Brandon Jennigs	Jameer Nelson	Chris Duhon
SG	Arron Afflalo	Ronnie Brewer	Khris Middleton
SF	Rodney Hood	Alonzo Gee
PF	Perry Jones	Ryan Anderson	Josh McRoberts
C	Serge Ibaka	Anderson Varejao