the Jazz have 2 that they might not be able to use.

... is okay. He’s definitely more of an offensive threat than Dorsey. but Dorsey is a freak athletically. White not so much, though he’s definitely ready so step right in and contribute … I’d rather have Dorsey because of his Ben Wallace clone capabilities that we desperately need (energy, defensive intensity, etc.). Pair him up with Dwight and watch out, because it’ll be a block party. I rather have that type of defensive intimidation.

what if Otis is planning on taking Dorsey or White at #22 and not in the second round? There is a Wednesday Bullet out today speaking very fondly of Joey Dorsey.

Would you protest ? I might reach there at #22 for Dorsey, depending on what scraps are still left to pick on.

Another sure thing…the Magic aren’t picking Alexis Ajinca as Yahoo Sports says…Fran Vazquez part two is the last thing we need.
But imagine if Fran comes over, we then have Dwight, Battie, Gortat(!), Dorsey, and Vazquez. All of a sudden the Magic have a very young, deep and well-rounded frontcourt.

and Brian Cook too, I forgot..

but if we take Chase Budinger, I will have lost a lot of faith in Otis

a slow footed good shooter SF is the absolute last thing we need

First, I’m a big fan of Budinger. I would love to see him in Orlando but there is no way he falls to 22 after all the workouts are done. Second, Dorsey and White are huge reaches at 22. I would not be satisfied if we wasted our first rounder on either of them. Also, how would we obtain a second round pick? I don’t see many ways that could work out in Orlando’s favor. Jesus, the conference finals aren’t even over and I’m already getting sick.

In watching the Eastern Conference Finals and seeing the impacts Maxiell and Big Baby Davis have had on their squads, I feel as if Dorsey and White could fit that exact role on the Orlando Magic, really vital pieces to a run at a ring, soooo how about trade Redick to the Pacers for our second round pick (#41) ???

Based on the Magic’s draft history and the fact they’ll be picking at number 22, I’m not very excited at all. No matter who the Magic draft, is there really any chance at all that the player will get meaningful playing time and be a solid contributor next season? Chances are this player will be glued to the bench and will only get playing time in the final few minutes of a blowout, but maybe the following season the player might be able to contribute a little.

I hope I’m wrong about this and that whoever they draft can make an impact next season, but again, based on the Magic’s draft history when they draft so low in the first round, I’m not expecting anything next season from whoever they draft.

I’m much more interested about who the Magic might get with the MLE later on this summer.

If you think Dorsey or White are going to come into the NBA and be a factor right away your are fooling yourself. Neither of them have the athletic ability to compete at the next level. If we can get a second round pick for cheap I’ll be happy but neither of these guys will solve any of Orlando’s problems. Best bet is to sign or trade someone with experience and draft a SG.

Dorsey doesn’t have the athletic ability to compete at the next level? Shit, go to youtube and type in Joey Dorsey. Is he going to step in and start? no, but he could definitely contribute. the magic need a dive on the floor, knock jason maxiell on his ass type player. desperately.

i will say this though. i think the magic are going to draft well for the first year in a long time. stan van gundy is our coach. my faith in stan is unwavering.

Joey Dorsey… 6.9 PPG; 64.7% Field Goals; 37.8% Free Throws; 9.5 Rebounds; 1.9 Blocks
D.J. White…...17.4 PPG; 60.5% Field Goals; 68.9% Free Throws; 10.3 Rebounds; 1.6 Blocks

Dorsey is 6’9” 265 pounds, while White is 6’9” 251 pounds.

If these two players are available when the Magic pick, it should be a no-brainer to pick White. At least he has an offensive game and his rebounding stats are even a little bit better then Dorsey’s. Also, Dorsey’s FT% is horrendous. Do we really need another poor free throw shooter out there? He may be an athletic freak as some of you guys said, but to compare him to a young Ben Wallace is probably a bit premature. He may be worth a second round pick (if the Magic can work out a trade to get a second rounder), but definitely not a first rounder.

I would be happy with White if he’s available when the Magic pick, but I would be surprised if he still would be available.

Last season’s stats of Memphis SG Chris Douglas-Roberts… 18.1 PPG; 54.1% Field Goals; 41.3% 3 PT FGs; 72.1% Free Throws; 4.1 Rebounds

He would make a nice pick at 22 also.

Whether CDR, White, or Dorsey would make an impact next season for the Magic is another question, but as someone else said, this would improve the Magic’s depth.

I’m not a draft expert at all; I’m just guessing where he might be picked based on his numbers. I would think a guy like White who averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds playing in a major conference might not last until the 22nd pick, but what do I know? Much of the draft is a crapshoot anyhow; it’s not easy knowing how a college player will adjust to the pros.