Magic Makeover: where to even start

[JZoc1014]

I have decided to challenge myself and try to take over the Orlando Magic and rebuild them over 2-5 years (it may take that long unfortunately).

The question is where do I even start to improve this team?

Current Orlando Magic Roster

PG: Nelson, Udrih
SG: Afflalo, Harkless, Doron Lamb,
SF: Harris, Turkoglu, DeQuan Jones
PF: Nicholson, Harrington, Glen Davis
C: Vucevic, O'Quinn

Here is a link to the team salaries which I do not think make this any easier:
http://www.hoopsworld.com/orlando-magic-team-salary

The Magic have the second pick in the upcoming 2013 draft and I will make sure they get that pick when I get there in my association. I will also be uploading a real draft class so I can draft real players.

2013 Orlando Draft Picks:
Round 1, Pick 2 (2 overall)
Round 2, Pick 21 (51 overall)

With not many draft picks the number 2 pick becomes very important even though it is in a weaker draft class.

Building through the draft is usually the way I go, but what would you do?

[JJJones135]

Quote: Originally Posted by JZoc1014

I have decided to challenge myself and try to take over the Orlando Magic and rebuild them over 2-5 years (it may take that long unfortunately). The question is where do I even start to improve this team? Current Orlando Magic Roster PG: Nelson, Udrih SG: Afflalo, Harkless, Doron Lamb, SF: Harris, Turkoglu, DeQuan Jones PF: Nicholson, Harrington, Glen Davis C: Vucevic, O'Quinn Here is a link to the team salaries which I do not think make this any easier: http://www.hoopsworld.com/orlando-magic-team-salary The Magic have the second pick in the upcoming 2013 draft and I will make sure they get that pick when I get there in my association. I will also be uploading a real draft class so I can draft real players. 2013 Orlando Draft Picks: Round 1, Pick 2 (2 overall) Round 2, Pick 21 (51 overall) With not many draft picks the number 2 pick becomes very important even though it is in a weaker draft class. Building through the draft is usually the way I go, but what would you do?

I would draft Ben Mclemlore or Otto porter truly you need any player who has the potential to be good lol you can't favor a position with that second pick. The most important thing in the off season is to get rid of Jameer Nelsom and Hedo Tur. They're both a waste of cap and can't be on a rebuilding roster pick up a young guard in FA and maybe some young role players and u might actually have a decent season lol

[Ahmadab]

First a couple of questions, are you on PS3? If yes what rosters will you be using? And are you going to sim the 2012/2013 season? What guarantees that you get the #2 pick?

If i were you, i would draft Oladipo/McLemore, play him at the 2, Harkless at the 3 and Tobias at the 4. Slide Nicholson to the bench then trade Nelson+Davis for a PG. Trade Hedo for Cap relief if possible and you're in a pretty good situation.

Trade Afflalo as well, for a future pick or a young player you can develop off the bench

[Copefor3]

You should just suck for a couple years to get good draft picks then when players like Vucevic and Harris improve their ratings the team will be able to get a lower seed in the eastern conference.

[lildave3]

I am just coming to the end of my first season with Orlando, battling for the 8th seed. I shipped Turkoglu and Harrington out, I have Lamar Odom as a 6th man off the bench.

Starting five is:
Nelson
Afflalo
Harkless
Nicholson
Vucevic

Harkless somehow made the all star team averaging 8 points/5 rebs (6 minute quarters) but then got injured just after the break so I moved Afflalo to the 3 and inserted Doron Lamb and he is just instant offense.

Will wait and see whether I make the playoffs or not before I make plans for free agency/draft.

[KillerHog471]

Quote: Originally Posted by lildave3

I am just coming to the end of my first season with Orlando, battling for the 8th seed. I shipped Turkoglu and Harrington out, I have Lamar Odom as a 6th man off the bench. Starting five is: Nelson Afflalo Harkless Nicholson Vucevic Harkless somehow made the all star team averaging 8 points/5 rebs (6 minute quarters) but then got injured just after the break so I moved Afflalo to the 3 and inserted Doron Lamb and he is just instant offense. Will wait and see whether I make the playoffs or not before I make plans for free agency/draft.

C'mon where is Harris at? He's an integral part of the future awesome frontcourt the Magic are building.

[Nox_Caelum]

Quote: Originally Posted by JZoc1014

I have decided to challenge myself and try to take over the Orlando Magic and rebuild them over 2-5 years (it may take that long unfortunately). The question is where do I even start to improve this team? Current Orlando Magic Roster PG: Nelson, Udrih SG: Afflalo, Harkless, Doron Lamb, SF: Harris, Turkoglu, DeQuan Jones PF: Nicholson, Harrington, Glen Davis C: Vucevic, O'Quinn Here is a link to the team salaries which I do not think make this any easier: http://www.hoopsworld.com/orlando-magic-team-salary The Magic have the second pick in the upcoming 2013 draft and I will make sure they get that pick when I get there in my association. I will also be uploading a real draft class so I can draft real players. 2013 Orlando Draft Picks: Round 1, Pick 2 (2 overall) Round 2, Pick 21 (51 overall) With not many draft picks the number 2 pick becomes very important even though it is in a weaker draft class. Building through the draft is usually the way I go, but what would you do?

First, you're missing E'Twaun Moore.
Harkless is better suited for SF and Harris has been playin PF.
Anyway, draft McLemore/Oladipo. Suck in 13/14, go for Wiggins/Parker/Smart. Keep Nelson.
Try and move Harrington, waive Turk.
Put Harkless through 3PT and defense camps, Harris and Nicholson through Post D camps.
Line-up post 2014 Draft: Smart-McLemore-Harkless-Harris-Vucevic(Afflalo(6th Man)/PG-McLemore-Wiggins/Parker-Harris-Vucevic(Harkless 6th Man), also keep Nicholson and O'Quinn.
If you get Wiggins/Parker try and get a PG through FA or trade.

[JZoc1014]

Sorry I just missed Moore.

and I just listed them at the positions they were listed at on the Magic Depth Chart on ESPN or whatever site I found it on. I was not near an xbox when I made the initial post.

I agree with keeping Harris Harkless and drafting McLemore and going from there. I think Big Baby and Turk definitely have to go.