Jalen Rose - "The Orlando Magic Will Make The Playoffs"...

[Dro]

I was a bit shocked when he said that. Agree or disagree?

[FreezingTsmoove]

We really haven't seen anything from Mario because his Euro team never played him but he's been really impressive

1. Raptors
2. Hawks
3. Cavs
4. Bulls
5. Pacers (Not yet sold on their big man rotation. PG still has the best leadership in the game.)
6. Wizards (Could easily be #1 but always seem to fall off toward the end of the season)
7. Magic
8. Bucks (Greg Monroe will ruin this team)

[Foster5k]

1.Cavs
2.Heat
3.Hawks
4.Bulls
5.Wizards
6.Raptors
7.Bucks
8.Celtics/Knicks/Magic

[outbreak]

I thought it was the general consensus that Orlando will be fighting for the 8th seed. Not sure if they'll make it but they should come close.

They've added quiet a bit under the radar this off season. I also think a big part that will go un noticed if they do make it is the fact Dedmon now looks like a decent defensive big, in his first couple of seasons he just looked like an athletic body but through out pre season he looks to have slowed his game down, fouls less and even added a mid range jumper. Looks like he can stay on the court longer and help with our rim protection problems.

I'm expecting a mediocre start of the year while rotations get worked out and then a jump after the all star break. If we make it first round exit though of course.

[LiLharvard]

who have orlando added?

[SwishSquared]

I think they'll make it in the 2016-2017 season. The young guys need another year of maturing before their play will lead to enough wins. However, in the EC there can be some surprises, so you never know. I see them at best getting the 8th seed and losing in no more than 5 games.

Team still has some high ceiling players that will be developing, so they should be fun to watch.

[comerb]

I was a bit shocked when he said that. Agree or disagree?

Well it's the East... I could see it.

[G-train]

Probably 3-4 seasons away.

[WayOfWade]

I don't necessarily agree, but I do like the prediction

[Heavincent]

I don't know why you would be shocked. You only need like 38 wins to make the playoffs in the East.

Any shitty team can make the playoffs in the East if they really want to.

[Smoke117]

Who? Ja-len wasn't much of a player who had a small golden peak that raised his already absurd ego higher...and now he thinks he can run his mouth and think people care.. No Jalen, No.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

They have legit talent at every position and def underachieved last year. Their coach was sht and they should done alot better. With that said i wouldnt be surprised if they make playoffs at 6-8 seed also wouldnt if they missed it

[BasedTom]

someone else at espn predicted 12 wins, I think Jalen is closer to the mark at least

[LoneyROY7]

Not that crazy, but Oladipo would have to make the jump to "star".

[poido123]

They are making A jump. That's for sure.


With Scott Skiles to establish a defensive edge to this young team, I think it's very possible.


Magic may take time to adapt to Skiles, but once they do they could be scary heading into next season..

A lot of teams getting stronger in the East. Doesn't look so easy now.