http://www.lifeafternewhouse.com/2008/05/over-the-topagain/ Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:12:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 http://www.lifeafternewhouse.com/2008/05/over-the-topagain/#comment-97 The Pistons own the Magic…Will Orlando ever beat Detroit? | Life After Newhouse Wed, 14 May 2008 04:28:24 +0000 http://www.lifeafternewhouse.com/?p=42#comment-97 [...] why I couldn’t believe it when people like Mike Bianchi were praising Smith for the job he has done. You don’t play the [...] [...] why I couldn’t believe it when people like Mike Bianchi were praising Smith for the job he has done. You don’t play the [...]

]]> http://www.lifeafternewhouse.com/2008/05/over-the-topagain/#comment-91 TX Fri, 09 May 2008 05:30:37 +0000 http://www.lifeafternewhouse.com/?p=42#comment-91 I read that article a few days ago and it really pissed me off. I think 95% of Orlando fans who follow the team closely would agree that Smith is nowhere near the top echelon of general managers in the NBA. How can you ignore his draft choices? Rashard is definitely a great addition, but there is no doubt we overpaid to get him. Jameer is another story. Yeah he's good enough to guide the team to a winning record over the next few years, but can anyone imagine us winning a ring with him at point guard? Look at the best of the best right now (Spurs - Parker, Hornets - Paul, Jazz- Williams, Pistons- Billups) Celtics, well they have the big 3 and the Lakers have Kobe - enough said. We definitely have a ton of talent on this team, but getting to that level is going to take something more than Nelson. I'm starting to agree with your idea of packaging up Nelson and Hedo and trading for a much better PG. Hedo and Rashard are the same type of players and I believe Rashard's offensive play would become significantly better with Hedo gone and a better point guard in his place. (I just saw Richie Sexson charge the mound - wow) Anyways, thankfully Billups is hurt - otherwise we wouldn't stand a chance of winning this series. I read that article a few days ago and it really pissed me off. I think 95% of Orlando fans who follow the team closely would agree that Smith is nowhere near the top echelon of general managers in the NBA. How can you ignore his draft choices? Rashard is definitely a great addition, but there is no doubt we overpaid to get him. Jameer is another story. Yeah he’s good enough to guide the team to a winning record over the next few years, but can anyone imagine us winning a ring with him at point guard? Look at the best of the best right now (Spurs - Parker, Hornets - Paul, Jazz- Williams, Pistons- Billups) Celtics, well they have the big 3 and the Lakers have Kobe - enough said. We definitely have a ton of talent on this team, but getting to that level is going to take something more than Nelson. I’m starting to agree with your idea of packaging up Nelson and Hedo and trading for a much better PG. Hedo and Rashard are the same type of players and I believe Rashard’s offensive play would become significantly better with Hedo gone and a better point guard in his place. (I just saw Richie Sexson charge the mound - wow) Anyways, thankfully Billups is hurt - otherwise we wouldn’t stand a chance of winning this series.

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