Chuma Okeke’s name is actually pronounced Okay-kay. He says he learned more about his Nigerian background over the summer and would like to be as accurate as possible.
Jim Caldwell was 8 games over .500 as the head coach of the DETROIT LIONS and Bob Quinn had the nerve to say they “didn’t beat the good teams.” Ya really hate to see this.
The Magic “tore it down” exactly 658 days ago.
Now they have (arguably) the best soph in the league and (less arguably) the best rook, a young core around them, cap flex, a mostly healthy roster, 2 top-10 projected picks and Denver’s ‘25 1st. And they’re 11-6 over the last 17.
Some news: Today I started work as executive producer of
@CLETalkingHeads
and coordinating producer for the Browns Radio Network. It's a dream fulfilled to come home and cover Cleveland sports, and I'm thrilled to join the incredible crew
@923TheFan
I’ve said this before but when I traveled with the Pistons Reggie routinely got on the bus and dapped up every media member slash scrub like me. God speed Reg.
Guard Reggie Jackson has agreed to a contract buyout with the Detroit Pistons and plans to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers upon clearing waivers, league sources tell ESPN.
Today was my final day with
@923TheFan
- it’s been a dream come true producing and hosting in the best sports city in the world. Big thanks to management and especially Andy Roth for giving me an opportunity to join an incredible station.
Magic rotational players shooting better than 39% 3P in the month of February:
Paolo Banchero - 39.5%
Wendell Carter Jr. - 40%
Cole Anthony - 40%
Jonathan Isaac - 40%
Jalen Suggs - 40.7%
Gary Harris - 48.1%
Joe Ingles - 51.9%
Caleb Houstan - 58.8%
They've only played 71 minutes together, but Orlando's full-strength 2nd unit of Cole, Gary, Joe, JI and Moe have a defensive rating of 99.4, the 2nd best 5-man group in the league (min 70 mp, 10 gms.) Only group better is Boston's starters.
Paolo sprained his ankle a few minutes into the third, swore really loudly, ran to the locker room and was back out there a minute and fifty-seven seconds of game time later.
43 points. 45 minutes. Dog.
Pretty sure Steph is the most aesthetically pleasing performer of my lifetime. Maybe Griffey’s home run swing. Maybe Moss highpointing a ball. But watching Steph play basketball is pure joy.
As for what's next, I'll be returning to Orlando for my THIRD! stint with the
@OrlandoMagic
- I can't wait to get down and dive back into the NBA with a great organization. I start a week from Monday.
........................... Go Browns
Tonight I start my 9th season with the Magic, 8th as producer, 3rd as host. 13th year in the NBA including my 4 wonderful years in Detroit. Don’t let anyone tell you anything ever chillins.
@JoshuaBRobbins
asked Steve Clifford if he were writing the story of this Magic season how much of a turning point was the injury to
@MarkelleF
?
Cliff: "Everything."
The Magic have the easiest strength of schedule remaining - .469 combined opponent win %. Top 5 below, per
@Sportradar
:
ORL - .469
BOS - .472
MIN - .473
CHI - .478
MIA - .487
Just home from the
@SixthManShow
Lottery Party at Harry Buffalo. The energy in that place was MAGICAL. Hell of a job
@J_Osborne21
@Lukesylvia96
and the rest of the crew. Holy sh** what a night.
Vooch on tonight’s matchup vs. the Magic: “Special and weird for me at the same time.. Looking forward to it. I do expect some trash talking which I don’t do much but might have to bring some tonight.”
I haven’t been this optimistic about the Magic’s future since I was an intern. Granted I was optimistic about everything back then.
But I was also right.