The Magic are scary now

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Gortat’s agent, Guy Zucker, said the center “was definitely very disappointed today.”

He doesn’t want to be there.

Fairly paid according to the role Gortat will fill — what first backup big can impact a game as much for him for less money?

Grossly underpaid relative to his talent. It’s a pity Gortat won’t get the minutes to show his abilities.

Orlando is definitely better now that at the end of the Finals. Yeah, they lost three starters…..but…….One of them was Alston, who will be replaced their All-star guard Nelson, who started last year until he was hurt. Courtney Lee is gone, but Pietrus will step in, and personally I think Pietrus is better anyway. VC is replacing Hedo, neither of whom play great defense, but both have good offensive skills. I say that their PG and SG positions get better, while the production of their SF spot decreases slightly. Plus, Gortat coming back cant be overlooked, its a great move, although costly. If Howard gets in foul trouble they have a very reliable backup with can come in and play D and finish at the rim. He will get his 15 min, maybe more each game. They are going to be fine.

They’re not going to keep him if he’s unhappy over there. That’s the last thing any NBA Franchise wants to to deal with. If he plays poorly all of a sudden they still owe him his money. If they Buy him out, they’re losing money, and he gains money and is able to sign anywhere freely. So unless Otis Thorpe is just dumb in the head for making this move, he must have a plan and reasoning for resigning him.

Maybe if we re-sign Baby, snag a quality reserve SF, or both, I’ll feel better. Right now I feel like we’re keeping up, but just barely.

keeping gortat is a big move for them. they are now stronger at the strong position, i.e. the 5 spot. if they keep him, they are very dangerous.

I think we take home 18 next year. I dont care if the Magic kept Turk, we would still beat them. Our starting five, when healthy is hands down the best starting lineup in the league. We now have one of the most talented and versatile 6th men in the league in Sheed, and if BB comes back, forget about it. Game over. C’s win!!

They have Carter. Guaranteed to make them a much lesser team than last season. Taking on Carter and letting Turkoglu go would be like us bringing on Ricky Davis to replace Paul Pierce.

Gortat becomes like Sven Nater. A well paid longtime backup. He’ll make great money, have little wear and tear, and have a long career.

Bad move for Gortat himself, orlando, and especially Dallas

Gortats agent was reportedly even upset they matched

Gortat was probably worth that money in dallas with the more minutes he was going to get, and probably even start….he isnt in any way shape or form worth it playing behjind dwight howard, sorry orlando

I expect that Rashard Lewis will play alot more sf with Hedo gone.