The Magic Man in Orlando

NOTE: From the FanShots. Thanks, EtR - Ben

Dr. Berri Wages in on the Orlando Magic. Some very interesting insights, and a recommended read.

9 months ago Eyriq the Red Comment 10 comments 0 recs |

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I’m not gonna lie to you Ben, I stopped reading when I he wrote that Robinson was better then the Dream and Shaq.

by magic fanatic on Sep 26, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Lots of people disagree with Berri

That’s not a widely held view, that Robinson’s better than either of those two players. So I understand your skepticism.

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by Ben Q Rock on Sep 27, 2008 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

Yeah, that part is a bit ridiculous. However he redeems himself by saying that Howard is on pace to be one of the best ever, and at this point is actually ahead of the curve.

'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12

by Eyriq the Red on Sep 27, 2008 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

My favorite part was about Garrity!

Plus, did you guys notice how much love Nelson gets in his metric? And that was just from the regular season….

'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12

by Eyriq the Red on Sep 27, 2008 9:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

I think Jameer had a solid season last year. He just needs to make The LeapTM like Dwight did.

But saying he was the second-most productive player on the Magic (per minute)… that’s a bit fishy.

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by Ben Q Rock on Sep 27, 2008 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think Nelson’s rebounding is a big plus for him. Berri’s metric likes point guards who rebound.

He’s also efficient from the field. Scores a solid amount. Doesn’t have too many turnovers. Steady assist numbers. Almost a 3-1 assist ratio.

by NBR on Sep 28, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I for one am a big Jameer fan…I’m not a big guy (5’11) and model my game after smaller guys (Jameer, A.I. etc) pretty closely. Lotta heart in the guy and i love that he puts his body on the line for the team (how many concussions now? lol) and isn’t scared to take a big shot.

Totally on board with the statement that Dwight would only be in his rookie year if he did college too. Thats downright terrifying!

by FLYNN47 on Sep 29, 2008 9:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Keep your dribble alive. That’s one of the things Jameer kinda forgets to do sometimes.

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by Ben Q Rock on Sep 29, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

There’s a blog called Bucks Diary that did it’s own version of win shares which are very interesting. They look more in line with what I was expecting with Rashard Lewis in third place.

http://bucksdiary.blogspot.com/2008/09/2007-08-win-profiles-for-every-nba-team.html

by NBR on Sep 29, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs