I'm a Magic fan too but wonder... Trying to think of really good GMs who were players. Bird's done pretty good, Phil Jackson not so much. I think Geoff Petrie built the Sac team w/Webber that almost took out the Lakers and played really good ball under Rick Adelman.
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I'm a Magic fan too but wonder... Trying to think of really good GMs who were players. Bird's done pretty good, Phil Jackson not so much. I think Geoff Petrie built the Sac team w/Webber that almost took out the Lakers and played really good ball under Rick Adelman.
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Magic was a terrible Lakers coach however as VP of Basketball Operations I believe he can woo and hire the best out there. Will he be a long timer remains to be seen. IMO Jeannie hired him to fire her brother so she wouldn't have to do it herself
Since Magic is a good friend of Larry, I wish him all the best. 
It's touch and go, as to how successful he will be. Look at Phil Jackson, all the thick résumé but a fat egg (so far) in New York. (That one's for you, Red)
So Magic is still looking for a GM, wonder who it will be?
It's touch and go, as to how successful he will be. Look at Phil Jackson, all the thick résumé but a fat egg (so far) in New York.
(That one's for you, Red) So Magic is still looking for a GM, wonder who it will be?
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Since Magic is a good friend of Larry, I wish him all the best.
It's touch and go, as to how successful he will be. Look at Phil Jackson, all the thick résumé but a fat egg (so far) in New York.
So Magic is still looking for a GM, wonder who it will be?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...linka-reportedly-expected-to-be-new-lakers-gm
This will be a tough deal to accept. Butler is a great player. C's will be giving up a lot, and may include the Nets 1st round lottery pick to boot.
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2017/2/...r-trade-rumors-celtics-jae-crowder?yptr=yahoo
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2017/2/...r-trade-rumors-celtics-jae-crowder?yptr=yahoo
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not sure if you saw this interview with Jeannie and Magic
http://www.nba.com/lakers/video/tea...erview-1241187?camefrom=EMCL_1499657_58022262
http://www.nba.com/lakers/video/tea...erview-1241187?camefrom=EMCL_1499657_58022262
Here are some of the trades before the deadline:
Raptors Acquire P.J. Tucker From Suns. ...
Pacers Decide To Keep Paul George. ...
Mavs Acquire Nerlens Noel For 1st Rounder, Justin Anderson, Andrew Bogut. ...
Nuggets Acquire Roy Hibbert From Bucks. ...
Thunder Acquire Doug McDermott, Taj Gibson From Bulls For Cameron Payne.
Raptors Acquire P.J. Tucker From Suns. ...
Pacers Decide To Keep Paul George. ...
Mavs Acquire Nerlens Noel For 1st Rounder, Justin Anderson, Andrew Bogut. ...
Nuggets Acquire Roy Hibbert From Bucks. ...
Thunder Acquire Doug McDermott, Taj Gibson From Bulls For Cameron Payne.
Meanwhile, the Celtics stood pat and did nothing. Good and bad. Good because the chemistry will be the same till the end of the season, bad because we're still lacking a solid 3 and 5 guy to push us deep into the playoffs. Oh well... Rumors were going that C's were interesting in Paul George or Jimmy Butler. The exchange price seemed too steep for Danny to pull the trigger, and every one whom Danny talked too will apparently want the golden egg that is the Nets' pick this year. Good thing Danny didn't gave it away.
I was hoping for a lot of big name trade action today but it was not to be.
Clippers stood pat but they don't have much trade bait.
Celtics didn't pull the trigger either - thought they might this time around.
Not sure why the Pacers would even think about trading Paul George unless they think he's definitely going to LAL when he hits free agency.
Lakers probably did the best - trading Jimmy Buss for Magic Johnson.
Watching the Clippers play the Warriors on TNT now. Chris Paul is back from injury and has practiced but Doc is holding him out of this game and likely tomorrow's game against the Spurs.
Back to back against the Warriors and Spurs. Tough scheduling!
Clippers stood pat but they don't have much trade bait.
Celtics didn't pull the trigger either - thought they might this time around.
Not sure why the Pacers would even think about trading Paul George unless they think he's definitely going to LAL when he hits free agency.
Lakers probably did the best - trading Jimmy Buss for Magic Johnson.
Watching the Clippers play the Warriors on TNT now. Chris Paul is back from injury and has practiced but Doc is holding him out of this game and likely tomorrow's game against the Spurs.
Back to back against the Warriors and Spurs. Tough scheduling!
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Anyone happen to see Curry's 3 point buzzer beater at the end of the 3rd period last night
LOL
LOL
Yes, I saw that 3 pointer.
That's when I turned the game off. Clippers were winning at the half so I liked that. I did not like the 50 point barrage the Warriors put on the Clippers in the 3rd quarter.
Kudos to Curry. The guy is amazing.
Kudos for all Warriors except Draymond Green.
His dirty play is out of hand. He kicked Blake Griffin again last night.
Green should get a nice long suspension...he never learns.
One would think the Warriors would get this guy under control since he likely cost them the championship last year with dirty play and his ensuing suspension during the finals.
His dirty play is out of hand. He kicked Blake Griffin again last night.
Green should get a nice long suspension...he never learns.
One would think the Warriors would get this guy under control since he likely cost them the championship last year with dirty play and his ensuing suspension during the finals.
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I missed that.
In spite of how great GSW are they have already lost 9 games this season
which is all they lost last year. Yet IMO they have a better team this year
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Watched the Lakers get beaten again by OKC. They have a wonderful team but their record is mediocre at best
LAC continue to fade and are now a game behind Utah in the west
LAC continue to fade and are now a game behind Utah in the west
Cleveland signs D Will, Derek Williams, and reportedly, Bogus, I mean Bogut, giving him a chance for revenge at the Warriors.
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Looks like Durant is out for the rest of the season. Not that I root for the Warriors but hate to see anyone get injured.
Warriors signed Matt Barnes (!) of all people for the rest of the season. Matt's the guy you love on your team but hate him when he plays for the others guys.
He'll team up with fellow enthusiastic (dirty) player Draymond Green with the Warriors. Hope the Cavs have a couple of enforcers - maybe Bogut.
Warriors signed Matt Barnes (!) of all people for the rest of the season. Matt's the guy you love on your team but hate him when he plays for the others guys.
He'll team up with fellow enthusiastic (dirty) player Draymond Green with the Warriors. Hope the Cavs have a couple of enforcers - maybe Bogut.
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