Tag Archive: Matt Barnes

Oct 15

MBN Roundtable Discussion: Orlando Magic 2010-2011 Season Preview, Part II

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Here’s Part II of my roundtable discussion (click here for Part I). In this segment, different Orlando Magic writers talk about Dwight Howard‘s evolution on offense with the help of Hakeem Olajuwon, and more. _______ What will it take for opposing players to respect Howard’s jumpshot just enough and as such, alter the way they …

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Tags: Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Chris Duhon, Delonte West, Dwight Howard, Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets, Jameer Nelson, Jason Williams, Jermaine O'Neal, Joe Rogowski, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Matt Barnes, Miami Heat, Mickael Pietrus, Milwaukee Bucks, New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic, Paul Pierce, Quentin Richardson, Rajon Rondo, Rashard Lewis, Shaquille O'Neal, Vince Carter, Von Wafer, Yao Ming

Oct 14

Orlando Magic 2010-11 Season Preview

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Analysis, Evaluations

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Photo by Fernando Medina adj. +/- net +/- stat. +/- PER WARP Win Shares/48 Ryan Anderson +0.65 +1.8 +1.97 18.1 2.7 .161 Brandon Bass N/A -4.9 -2.65 16.5 1.1 .147 Vince Carter +1.95 +7.5 +2.62 17.1 4.3 .154 Chris Duhon -2.02 +1.0 -2.41 10.7 -0.5 .045 Marcin Gortat +13.73 -7.8 -1.73 13.9 2.3 .151 Dwight Howard …

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Tags: Boston Celtics, Brandon Bass, Carmelo Anthony, Chicago Bulls, Chris Bosh, Chris Duhon, Chris Paul, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, Gilbert Arenas, Hakeem Olajuwon, Jason Williams, Jermaine O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Marcin Gortat, Matt Barnes, Miami Heat, Mike D'Antoni, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Otis Smith, Paul Pierce, Quentin Richardson, Rashard Lewis, Ryan Anderson, Scott Skiles, Shaquille O'Neal, Stan Van Gundy, Vince Carter

Oct 11

Monday’s Magic Word

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Zach McCann of the Orlando Sentinel: “The Orlando Magic possess more depth than perhaps any other team in the NBA. That’s a great thing for the coaches and fans. For a couple of players who won’t make the nightly rotation – not so much. With the Magic playing Rashard Lewis at the three and the four …

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Tags: Brandon Bass, Dwight Howard, J.J. Redick, Jameer Nelson, Matt Barnes, Miami Heat, Mickael Pietrus, Orlando Magic, Otis Smith, Quentin Richardson, Rashard Lewis, Ryan Anderson, Stan Van Gundy, Vince Carter, Washington Wizards

Oct 05

Interview With Neil Paine of Basketball-Reference

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Kristy Cannon/Orlandomagic.com The statistical revolution in the NBA continues to evolve, but one person that’s been at the forefront of the new wave of numbers and deserves more limelight is Neil Paine of Basketball-Reference. Paine is one of the brightest minds in the APBRmetrics community, with some of his most notable contributions including the introduction …

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Tags: Boston Celtics, Carlos Arroyo, Charles Barkley, Chris Bosh, Clyde Drexler, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, Elgin Baylor, Gary Payton, Grant Hill, Hakeem Olajuwon, J.J. Redick, Jameer Nelson, Jermaine O'Neal, Jerry West, Karl Malone, Kendrick Perkins, Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Mario Chalmers, Matt Barnes, Miami Heat, Mickael Pietrus, Mike Miller, Orlando Magic, Pat Riley, Paul Pierce, Quentin Richardson, Ray Allen, Shaquille O'Neal, Vince Carter, Wilt Chamberlain

Oct 01

Interview With Matt Guokas, Part II

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Here’s Part II of my interview (click here for Part I) with Matt Guokas, the television color analyst for the Orlando Magic. In this segment, Matt talks about the Magic’s quest for a championship this season and more. _______ Do you think that Matt Barnes’ inability to hit threes at a proficient rate compared to …

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Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Courtney Lee, Detroit Pistons, Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu, Jameer Nelson, Los Angeles Lakers, Matt Barnes, Matt Guokas, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Rashard Lewis, Stan Van Gundy, Vince Carter

Sep 30

Interview With Matt Guokas, Part I

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Fernando Medina/NBA/Orlandomagic.com For Magic fans, Matt Guokas is a legend of sorts. Guokas will forever be linked with the beginning of the Orlando Magic, serving as the head coach of the 1989 expansion team that featured the likes of Terry Catledge, Jerry “Ice” Reynolds, Reggie Theus, among others, and remaining with the team until 1993 when Brian …

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Tags: Billy Cunningham, Boston Celtics, Brandon Bass, Brian Hill, Chicago Bulls, Chris Bosh, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, David Steele, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, Golden State Warriors, Hakeem Olajuwon, Hal Greer, Jerry Reynolds, LeBron James, Marcin Gortat, Mario Chalmers, Matt Barnes, Matt Guokas, Mike Miller, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Rashard Lewis, Reggie Theus, Ryan Anderson, Shaquille O'Neal, Stan Van Gundy, Terry Catledge, Wilt Chamberlain

Sep 28

Tuesday’s Magic Word

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Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel: “When the practice ended, [Stan] Van Gundy gathered his players at midcourt and gave them the option of holding the day’s second practice later than the scheduled 4 p.m. start time. It’s interesting to me that Van Gundy solicited their feedback, but the players had no objections to going at …

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Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Chris Bosh, Chris Duhon, Chris Paul, Daniel Orton, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, Horace Grant, J.J. Redick, Jameer Nelson, LeBron James, Marcin Gortat, Matt Barnes, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Quentin Richardson, Rashard Lewis, Stan Van Gundy, Vince Carter, Washington Wizards

Sep 27

Fact or Fiction: The Orlando Magic Should Play a More “Traditional” Style of Basketball When the Opportunity Presents Itself

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Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images Fact or Fiction presents both sides of key issues the Orlando Magic will face in the upcoming season. Statement The Orlando Magic will show that the 4-out/1-in offensive scheme and a more traditional style of basketball can co-exist by using each at the correct time to exploit the other team’s weakness. _______ …

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Tags: Boston Celtics, Brandon Bass, Chris Duhon, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dwight Howard, Jason Williams, Kevin Garnett, Lamar Odom, Los Angeles Lakers, Matt Barnes, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Otis Smith, Philadelphia 76ers, Quentin Richardson, Rashard Lewis, Ryan Anderson, Seattle SuperSonics, Stan Van Gundy, Vince Carter

Sep 20

Monday’s Magic Word

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Shaquille O’Neal: “I know what I have to say and what I have to do to get the game popping. So if people don’t think I like [Dwight Howard], then come watch the game and it will be a sold out game and my marketing techniques works like it’s always been working, then I know …

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Tags: Adonal Foyle, Boston Celtics, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, Jameer Nelson, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Matt Barnes, Miami Heat, Mickael Pietrus, Orlando Magic, Penny Hardaway, Quentin Richardson, Rashard Lewis, Shaquille O'Neal, Vince Carter