Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images Fact or Fiction presents both sides of key issues the Orlando Magic will face in the upcoming season. Statement The Orlando Magic need to shift Rashard Lewis to the small forward position and run a “more traditional” scheme if they want to be able to advance to the NBA Finals and win. …
Tag Archive: Miami Heat
Sep 01
Wednesday’s Magic Word
Ben Q. Rock of Orlando Pinstriped Post: “The [Orlando] Magic/Heat rivalry has proven fairly one-sided in Orlando’s favor since 2007, but the Heat’s appearance has more to do with their future roster than the one that’s struggled against Orlando in the recent past. Indeed, among the 18 players the Heat have under contract, only Joel Anthony, …
Sep 01
Fact or Fiction: J.J. Redick Will Become a Starter This Season
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Fact or Fiction presents both sides of key issues the Orlando Magic will face in the upcoming season. Statement J.J. Redick will be the starting shooting guard by the beginning of the playoffs. _______ Fact If J.J. Redick is starting for the Orlando Magic at the shooting guard position on the eve …
Aug 30
The Logic Behind Variable Pricing for Tickets
Photo by Chris Chambers/Getty Images Via Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel: The Orlando Magic are borrowing a page from the movie industry’s playbook. Just as it costs more to attend a Friday-night premiere than a Tuesday matinee, the Magic also will base their single-game ticket prices on demand this upcoming season. A ticket to …
Aug 25
Wednesday’s Magic Word
John Krolik of ProBasketballTalk: “Bosh was the starting power forward on the worst defensive team in basketball last season, and that’s not a thrilling bullet point to have on one’s resume. Bosh hasn’t definitively proven that he’s a bad defender, but he sure hasn’t proven that he’s a good one. The best precedent for those hoping …
Aug 24
Tuesday’s Magic Word
Josh Cohen of OrlandoMagic.com: “Heart, passion and devotion are just some words that describe international athletic competition. From the Olympics to the World Cup to the Little League World Series, global sporting events reveal an unparalleled spirit in an athlete. Although some are more patriotic than others, it seems athletes unveil more vigor, emotion and …
Aug 19
Thursday’s Magic Word
Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “There is a theory being perpetrated by ESPN’s Skip Bayless that the Van Gundy brothers are simply trying to heap undue pressure on the Heat. If it were any other coach but Stan Van Gundy, I might buy it. StanVan Gundy, at least from my experience, calls them as …
Aug 18
Wednesday’s Magic Word
John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com: “I think Miami’s moves have absolutely lit a fire under players all around the NBA, and more specifically ones in Orlando. Jameer Nelson, Rashard Lewis, Vince Carter, [J.J.] Redick and others have already pointed out that every summer drill and track session is done with Miami in mind. It’s absolutely on this …