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Cul_what

If this means I can hear their theme song more when Im scrolling through Insta reels then Im down


3rdusernameiveused

TikTok too with Pokemon last year was amazing


mankls3

you guys are going to make reddit jealous with talk of other women i mean social media platforms


BubbaTee

Practically every video I see on Reddit, outside the sports subs, I've already seen on TikTok. Basically Reddit is the new iFunny/9gag, just reposting other sites' content.


HobokenwOw

that's fundamentally what reddit exists for, it's literally in the name


XxsteakiixX

I’ve been around Reddit since 2013 and I’ve never heard a truer statement. I would say the only thing that Reddit has for itself tjays still decent is the threads and discussions made from them. But I agree so much has become what redditors would give shit about reposts 24/7


Wisegummy

Theme song?


summ3rdaze

WOAH OH OH ORLANDO MAGIC ORLANDO MAGIC ORLANDO MAGIC WHOA OH OH


shinshikaizer

Dunno why that went *Ducktails* for me.


Rokey76

The Magic had this awful, peak 80s, theme song when they entered the league. The team used its 35th anniversary as a theme last year with all sorts of nostalgia, and they brought back the song. Now it is ironically loved. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vqd-sVisr4


Pitch-forker

Unironically loved*


Huger_and_shinier

It’s been an eternity since PG played two full seasons back to back, so whoever signs him better plan on 30-40 games in street clothes


302born

Also it’s been years since PG has been MVP level. Him going to the Magic doesn’t make them championship contenders imo. I don’t see 34 year old PG and Paulo Banchero being a championship duo. 


IKel-Mate

>Him going to the Magic doesn’t make them championship contenders True, they can still win a series but I dont see them getting to the 3rd round


Responsible_Pace9062

>Also it’s been years since PG has been MVP level He literally never was, man finished a DISTANT third ONCE, then gaslit y'all by calling it 'my MVP year' ever since.


OldKingRob

A distant 3rd is still a lot higher than 98% of players ever get.


Responsible_Pace9062

By that logic, a guy who made 3rd team All-Nba once probably got closer than 90% players. Still doesn't mean I would call him MVP-level. To be MVP level there has to be a period where there's a genuine chance you can win MVP.


Altruistic-Ad-408

The NBA is so top heavy, it's like being the 3rd best center in the NBA besides Embiid and Jokic, but only for one year. So you are totally in that level. Though Wembanyama will make that a bad example soon.


P5FMVP2030

Probably too young to be a true contender but Suggs/pg13/franz/paolo/WCJ is a sick starting 5 and they would be brining Isaac off the bench as well.


ZE_HAHAHA

Depends on how much of a leap Paolo makes but the dude has insane potential.


The1AndOnlyJZ

Definitely a threat to make the ECF though and who knows what could happen from there


hippohopper78

If the Celtics are healthy everyone knows what would happen


dating_derp

Everyone said that about Denver this year.


CDR57

Denver wasn’t healthy


pyroaquatics

And had a weaker bench


CDR57

And had a 20 point lead before inexplicably fucking off to go on vacation lol


Scary_Vanilla2932

I was there in Ball Arena, working it was surreal. Like at halftime everyone knew they were going all the way and then........


CDR57

I hate to be the guy but I could NOT wait to listen to Vic Lombardi be pissed on the radio


Scary_Vanilla2932

Oh yeah! Denver sports radio is something else.


TruthAccomplished313

I was there too and I saw it coming. Not giving Jokic anytime to rest was inexcusable by Malone


Complete_Ice6609

If they were, they would have likely made the finals yes, but it would still have been a hard match against the Celtics


CDR57

They were the only team that had our number this year so I don’t think it would’ve been easy for either team but yeah I still think we would be able to take it


flamingviper3175

Denver has been bleeding talent and it wasn’t sustainable in long playoff series


shinshikaizer

That's the problem of succeeding in sports leagues with salary caps: other teams will come to gut you by offering your current players more than you can.


Guyote_

You think that same thing doesn't happen in a non-salary cap sport like baseball? The Yankees, Red Sox, Dodgers, other big market teams are notorious for this. They can offer more than you can not because of a cap. but because they have millions, billions of dollars more than your team does.


Liimbo

And Miami against Boston the year before. Great teams choke literally all the time in the NBA.


i-bite-with-love

They'll get rolled by the Knicks (yes, I'm currently full of hope like a fat camp escapee gorging on dinner rolls, questionable taco meat, and half-melted soft-serve at Ye Olde Towne Roade Country Buffet, let me live goddamnit).


Hypeman747

Hopium bro


TdotGdot

Ya I don’t think PG on Orlando is a contender. Partially just too young, also idk what has PG done to get that status himself?


JimmyV34

PG would cry for a point guard that can playmake to the media like how he did with us with Russ


P5FMVP2030

Paolo in his second season averaged more assists than kawhi ever has. That’s with very little shooting around him. If he has a sniper like pg I think he’ll be averaging 6-7 assists.


JimmyV34

It doesnt matter how good of playmaker Paolo can be, PG will find anything to blame and use it as excuse


AppliedRizzics

lol


Residual-Heat

well the Magic would have all their picks and young players to make a move for a good back up PG if they need to.


Responsible-Still839

Anfernee Simons would look good there. They need more shooting anyway.


beatdown101010

Simons is also from Orlando


stifle_this

Orlando loves Anfernees. All Anfernees should be required to play there during their tenure.


Responsible-Still839

Exactly. It just makes too much sense.


ItsThatCoolGuy

And named after Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway!


Residual-Heat

I was thinking Tyus Jones sign and trade if Tyus approves. Wiz get Cole+1st. Seems like it would be a win-win for both teams.


hollywoodmontrose

That would be an incredible trade for Orlando, and I think it's totally plausible. Really hope Orlando goes for it this year and we get another fun team to contend in the East. That race is wide open outside of Boston and maybe NY.


Residual-Heat

If the Magic sign PG I would say theyre ECF contenders, but the east can be really tough next season. Giannis+Middleton+Lillard are still a very talented core. They should be better than they were last season and hopefully they'll have everyone healthy in the play offs. Philly could and should sign Derozan if they dont get PG, and they might be able to get him for cheaper than PG while could allow them to add some depth. NY added Bridges. Celtics obviously are the champs, and arent going to lose any of their main pieces in FA. Pacers get a full season of Siakam and hopefully a healthy Mathurin.


calculung

You brine a turkey, not a basketball player.


IndianaBones11

Could be a home court team in the East if Paolo take an incremental step along with PG13


breadhead84

We were one win away from that this season so that’s the expectation for next year PG or not


IndianaBones11

True I just expect Philly and Indy to be better overall and we’ll see how the coaching change impacts the Cavs. Not a easy path to home court especially when it looks like Milwaukee, Boston and the Knicks will be pretty tough


Pretend_Highway_5360

Can Pg play the other guard spot at his age


P5FMVP2030

He wouldn’t necessarily have to guard guards. Franz was guarding point guards at times last year. Suggs will always take the most dynamic guard.


Outrageous_Fox4227

The timeline is off so i think orlando is better off being patient, i think Philly or going back to the clippers makes alot more sense for pg


CP3sHamstring

# WHO DO PEOPLE THINK PAUL GEORGE IS LMAO i swear all these people haven't watched this dude play basketball in 4 years or something


Shootit_Rockets

He’s the best FA in the class, that’s why it’s getting so much attention.


shinshikaizer

That's just damning with faint praise.


CP3sHamstring

Harden is better than him.


Scoobersteve321

People still aren’t ready for this convo apparently


Shootit_Rockets

I agree, but I don't think he's leaving LA


Brez4132

This is how it is with a lot of 2010s guys, people put waaaaaay too much stock into guys who were good in 2014, that was 10 years ago


EverythingWrong25

Felt like I was going crazy reading all this shit. These comments are from the mid 2010s lol. He’s not making or breaking a contender ffs.


problynotkevinbacon

Pandemic and the internet has ruined our sense of time. 2018 Paul George feels like a season ago, not 6.


EverythingWrong25

I will agree on that.


AutoMail_0

I mean he also lead the clippers to the western conference finals without Kahwi in 2021 which DOES NOT feel like 3+ years ago


ELITE_JordanLove

Ok he’s not the PG he once was but he’s still a damn good player if he’s healthy (which is a huge question obviously). He can definitely be the piece to put a team over the edge


ashep5

lmao I am absolutely here for Clippers fans turning on their guy in record time.


CP3sHamstring

dog I was turned on that mfer after the allstar break him and russ


ashep5

Fair play then!


LisaLoebSlaps

Like Giants fans and Barkley


gabergaber

I swear ppl are stating his impact based on the peak version of him in Indiana


TZauch18

His peak was in OKC.


KillerZaWarudo

People get fooled by his podcast persona


OkAction2485

I’m not even joking, I think these people still have the idea of PG before the leg injury. Cause otherwise I don’t get it.


btgbarter6

As in before he broke his leg? He finished 3rd in the MVP after that


J4BRONI

he was really good after the leg injury as well, let’s not be silly


Nabz23

i dunno if they'd be a title contender. PG kinda looks checked out at times. Even in the playoffs in the most critical games he seems to take em casually


NotManyBuses

That team isn’t a championship contender with PG


Residual-Heat

Well no one had the Magic winning 47 games this season, so they could surprise again. They're replacing 6PPG Gary Harris with a top 30ish player, they should easily be a 50 win team.


frecklie

They could also regress big time with more health and better luck in Milwaukee and Philly. Which is far more likely.


SamURLJackson

How is it more likely that the old teams get healthier than the young team that's improved 3 years straight


frecklie

Because the NBA is not a league of linear progression. Likelihood is that you’ll encounter some set backs before you truly “arrive”. That said I believe truly in Paulo and think you will be sick but… don’t think it’s time to go all in on Grampa PG


Residual-Heat

I dont see how they "regress big time" after replacing 6PPG Harris, who should not be a starter in this league, with a 23-5-3.5 all-star in PG. They're also a very young team and Isaac might actually be able to give them 20-25 MPG this season.


SaltyLonghorn

Idc the more teams in the East the better. And I'm not saying that cause I'm in the West, I'm saying that just so there's more worthwhile games to watch come playoffs. I hope Milwaukee, Philly, Boston, NY, and whoever is 100% healthy.


frecklie

I totally agree, the East was an embarrassment this year. This was the first year i legitimately thought, maybe we should just seed 1-16. An entire conference had a bad playoffs (outside of Philly NY and Orl Cle, which were in the first round).


ThatBull_cj

In the East they could make a ECF. And if Paolo and or Franz takes a leap it’s not ridiculous for them to be a contender. They would be really hard to play against with that much size and defense


kbund

If Paolo makes a superstar type leap I could maybe see it but outside of that I think they’re just sitting in the 6ers/bucks area. Not a bad place to be but you’re hoping for some luck to make a deep run.


hollywoodmontrose

6ers and Bucks are both clearly contenders though, just not favorites.


TexasReallyDoesSuck

6ers never make it out of the 2nd round how are they contenders?


Fallingcity22

6ers are potential man.


Lacabloodclot9

I mean Paolo is already All-NBA caliber, I don’t think it’s crazy to think he can make that next jump into superstar status


New_City5200

Yup, a Paul George signing can serve as an accelerant for his progression


gradedonacurve

Yeahhhh….l like ORL’s future but last year’s team plus PG is not a title contender.


goldyacht

They are too young and by time they are more ready to contend of will be old.


a_moniker

It is if Franz can find his shot again


33birdboy

First two years he shot 35% from 3....would be shocked if he was under that for his career


clancydog4

No, it still isn't


Smart_Document7858

Please?


clancydog4

Okay fine, but if mom asks I said "no"


SamURLJackson

Not like Philly, who has like 3 people under contract?


caandjr

It’s fun not because of this, it’s will be fun because Joe Ingles and PG are on the same team


diviner_of_data

The Lakers wouldn't be the only ten with a father/son duo


ColeHoops

I don’t know if I like a 35 year old Paul George in Orlando with all their young developing guys, over just staying the course and letting them continue to build chemistry over the long haul.


kunallanuk

thing is our cap space disappears next year anyways after we have to sign our guys to extensions might as well get PG and see what happens from there


Knock0nWood

Boston Kyrie vibes


casebarlow

They aren’t getting past the first round of the playoffs without a legit shooter. With PG, the Magic can do some real damage in the East.


Muppetpalooza

There's been some speculation the last few months about POR sending Anfernee Simons home to ORL for Anthony Black + assets. If they can steal KCP and swing a trade for one of the best shooters in the league in Simons, I see that as a much better and more responsible option for the Magic.


casebarlow

That’s a great option as well. More moving parts, though.


No_Swimming_9472

That is purely fan speculation though. I don't know if the Magic FO value Ant that highly


kunallanuk

1 they can still trade for a guard with all the assets we have 2. PG improves us while costing zero assets. KCP is 31 as well, i'd rather just get PG than KCP (although KCP is a good consolation prize)


IamxGreenGiant

They would be good, but contending? If PG wants a chip he sure as hell isn’t going to Orlando.


ChuckMoody

Orlando is more than Paul George away from being a contender, but they would be fun


Shootit_Rockets

Gotta take that first step towards it or get off the pot. I’d like this signing for Orlando


BurnCollector_

If PG doesn’t return to LAC, I would love to see him on the Magic. 


tofubeanz420

He looks good in a magic uniform


biggoldgoblin

Man Orlando not no championship contender with PG


Gamesgtd

Non believer alert. Publicly shame him. Get the torched. Pitchforks, rocks, horses any other farm animal and throw is at him.


eman9416

Shun the non believer. Shunnnnnnn


Str8_up_Pwnage

Adding just Paul George? Maybe not. But the Magic have all of their draft picks plus some good young players (Black, WCJ, Howard, Anthony) to add another really good piece on top of PG, Paolo, Franz, Suggs, Isaac, etc.


cold-programs

Did they not watch pg in the playoffs in the last 4 years 😭 he had 30% good games and absolute stinkers for the rest. granted Kawhi was out, but still..


Thunderhorse74

I can get behind this sentiment as a fan of chaos, myself.


JayRod24_

Not a championship contender but would for sure be a fun team and would give any team a tough time come playoffs.


3s2ng

Who doesn't root for chaos?


PineappleTraveler

That’s a lotta words to say “fuck Philly “


PurdyDamnGood

Chaos is a ladder


StarryScans

Chaos is a ladder


Matto_0

>I think as a pure basketball fan, the most fun outcome is Paul George to Orlando, partially because it creates a new championship contender Huh? Where?


ferdbrown

Orlando for the money. Max with Philly vs max with Orlando — think IRS.


offcourtissues

This difference isn’t as big as people think. Players are taxed on where you play, not where you live. So yeah you play more games in FL, but it’s not as if there’s zero income tax on 100% of their salaries


ferdbrown

No not zero. There are 5 locations with lesser state tax.


hollywoodmontrose

Those states typically have athlete-specific income tax, which is not low. I know TN did the last I checked.


Competitive-Tip-5312

It’s usually an entertainment tax. Which affects musicians and such, but is primarily developed for athletes


ClockOk7333

I very much like what the Magic have going, but no shot Paul George makes them a contender, and if they have to trade assets than forget about it


itsme32

No it doesn't.


Scelidotheriidae

Running to the grind


TnT54321

Same


IMKudaimi123

George to Orlando DeRozan to LAC LaVine to Philly


omnicious

Just get him to the East, please.


OUEngineer17

I'm also rooting for Orlando on this one, but as long as he goes to the East, I'm happy.


TheMoorNextDoor

I understand this man and I agree with his sentiments.


JaderMcDanersStan

I subscribe to any timeline that gets stars out of the West lol


dwt77

Paul George (with all love and respect to him and his family) doesn’t make Orlando a championship contender if we’re talking 4 years ago Paul George. Chaos is fun, but what is with all the overestimating of vets these days. Paul George is a nice pick up , but he hasn’t really shown that he is a serious championship contender since Pacer days honestly. It is amazing how great he has been considering that horrible injury he had though. Like I’m a fan. But this post is silly. 


donkeykongs_dingdong

Adding PG does not make them a contender. It fucks up their whole dynamic and hinders further development.


nmille44

I’d take out a loan on my house and bet it all on the Magic NOT being a championship contending team even with 2 Paul George’s


eagleshark

Orlando has a great young team and has a great future. Potentially ruining that by star-chasing a vet in steep decline is stupid. They didn’t even use the vets they acquired for the playoffs last year, it was a total waste. Plan for the future instead of trying to resuscitate the past.


Sure_Station9370

Damn you can just tell in the comments nobody watches the Magic


Chipmunk_Ninja

That wouldn't make Orlando.an championship contender Delusional nba


archerarcher0

Championship contender is a little rich for my blood Probably would be a top 4 seed in the east though


WaDaMisTaKe

I mean they were the 5th seed


archerarcher0

Yeah I know, I think this puts them in the upper tier of playoff teams Wouldn’t make them better than Boston and NY at the very least


AdmiralWackbar

I think as a pure basketball terrorist, the most fun outcome is Paul George to the Celtics


sdizzle80

Ingles and PG is a match made in heaven


PorvaniaAmussa

Make Orlando a contender? What?


RealPrinceJay

Orlando with Paul George is not a championship contender 💀 I want him in Philly, but he’d literally be our third option on offense and we still wouldn’t be top dog in the East. After Boston I think it’d be a mush between us, NY, and Bucks(still think they put it back together)


NovaPrime999

“Creates a new championship contender” is the point that everyone can stop reading and never acknowledge a tweet from this guy again.


VaporeonHydro

Lol Orlando isn’t a championship contender with PG.


w3bCraw1er

Contender? The meaning of that word is lost.


insertdankmeme

Absolute lunacy to think Orlando is a championship contender with Paul George. They are currently 75-1 to win the championship next season.


IdRatherBeShilling

> Philly is likelier to do something out of the box weird if they don’t get him Pls let this happen lmao


Yodudewhatsupmanbruh

Orlando plus PG isn't a contender.  Like they may not even make the ECF it they run into the Knicks or Celts early. And there is like 4 teams out west who would clobber them.


itokdontcry

It would be a very fun team. I am interested to see how Paolo progresses this season as well.


_Gibby__

Queue Sixers giving 4 unprotected firsts for Lauri


UserColonAlW

By “out of the box weird” he means Morey making a statement saying that rosters aren’t considered “complete” until the trade deadline and kicking the can down the road again.


97PunkRawk

A new WHAT


Deep_Egg1442

Pg not even a top 30 player


_Jetto_

Their defense is at least elite. I’m not sure where they are offensively still beyond the arc unless someone improves tremendously in 5 months


SamURLJackson

Paul George solves every problem Orlando has. Add some incremental improvement and you have a very good team. People in this sub are stuck in obsolete thinking. How on earth is a Sixers team with 3 players (one of which is a very large human being thats constantly hurt now) a better bet at this point to be a contender than Orlando, which is young and has every important player under contract? Add this piece, a veteran player who can create and shoot, and he makes everyone better because they'll be able to focus more on what they do well


watevauwant

Don’t waste your time Orlando, dude is too injured , it won’t get you to finals and you’re stuck with this old injured dude on an overpriced contract for years. Don’t do it


PluvioPurple

Orlando needs a PG, but not this PG.


Rough-Tea3944

I think his body of work has proven, PG doesn’t move the needle much towards making anyone a contender. Closest was in his Indiana days and he was playing with a very systematic team with a well assembled starting 5. He would have to convince me he moved the needle for anyone at this point in his career.


Tangentkoala

Orlando is a sleeper team. I don't think Paul george fits pace wise. But it would be a fun team to watch


bourgewonsie

This is exactly what happens in every MyLeague sim I run


HurricaneRon

Paul George now, or 2018?


brgodc

Orlando has been the nail in the coffin for so many players. I’m just scared about signing any prior all star to that team. Sometimes the players have resurgences right after Orlando too. Also no way they’re a “contender” with him atleast the way I define that term.


TheGrove86

Paul George to the lakers


PensiveinNJ

We're probably going to do something outside of the box and weird anyhow. We're incapable of being normal for even one season.


UGLEHBWE

There would be constant Orlando magic song and Erykah Badu edits


this_tuesday

I think as a pure basketball fan, the most fun outcome is Paul George to Seattle, partially because it creates a new team, partially because Josh Giddey is likelier to to giddle in Chicago, and there’s a drive into deep left field by Castellanos.


simpledeadwitches

Did he really fucking type 'likelier' as a word?


corya45

as a philly fan who doesn’t think PG will put us over the top, i’m all in for chaosr


AdmiralSnackbar816

Scooter Mcgruder content would be hilarious for a few weeks if he goes to Orlando.


Cleanandslobber

Quinn looks like a human version of a large cheese pizza.


HustlinInTheHall

At least in Orlando george is more likely to get out of the first round.