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Adonal Foyle
Topic Started: Sep 17 2007, 09:43 PM (761 Views)
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The Magic are also a team that is big-man oriented, with Dwight Howard as the focal point. I felt that being on a team with players such as Dwight and Rashard Lewis shows that they are a team that is definitely heading in the right direction. Coach Stan Van Gundy has an incredible reputation around the league. And the Magic, as an organization, have a great reputation as well. They are very professional. I not only wanted to play for a good team, but to also work for a good organization. And I think I have done that with Orlando.

Last season, Orlando returned to the playoffs, but was eliminated by Detroit in the first round. I see the Magic as a young and exciting team. Their upside is enormous. And making the playoffs last year was a big step for them, in terms of knowing what it takes to get to that level. But now, we need to get better. The playoffs are no longer a novelty. Now, we need to work together as a team to take it to the next level in the Eastern Conference. And that is what Coach Van Gundy is going to work on and that is what the rest us will work on as well.

During my trip to Orlando , I had the chance to speak to some of my new teammates. And I am looking forward to getting to know them better. We will travel to China to play a preseason game so we will spend a lot of time together as a team and learn more about one another.
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Nice find. I almost forgot we signed him.
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i think he'll be a good presence for the team, and be a nice backup for our big guys,
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I wonder if there's a way to convert a Darko jersey to a Foyle jersey. Actually, that wouldn't be such a bad giveaway for the Magic. Bring in a jersey of a former Magic player and exchange it for a Magic jersey of a current player with the same number. It'd only really work for Penny/T-Mac/Ariza and Milicic/Foyle, though. Seikaly/Battie? Kemp/Augustine?

Maybe it isn't such a great idea...
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Well I hope he's serious about what he said. Hopefully a fresh start with some new faces will help rejuvenate Foyle's career (cliche statement, I know ;)).
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I do think that Foyle could work out really well here. He is a defensive minded guy and that is what helps SVG's teams click. On top of that, he is earning next to nothing from us so there is no risk involved.
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i think he'll show more hustle and interest than darko, thats for sure
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i think he'll show more hustle and interest than darko, thats for sure

Anybody shows more hustle than Darko.
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Just hope he could add a little offense to his game such as some post moves.
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if he makes the hustle plays ill be happy
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"It's an ugly game I play, doing things that you don't write home to your parents about," Foyle said. "It's in the trenches. It's pushing, shoving, elbowing. It's not the glorious side of the game, but all the good teams usually have someone to do it. I'll happily do it here."

Howard/Foyle together was one of the lineups used during a scrimmage session this week at training camp, giving the Magic something to ponder.

"I think Coach is going to try a lot of stuff. Against a big team, he'd be able to play us together. I can concentrate on the other team's big guy, and Dwight can have a field day against some forward. If he can play the four [power forward], it's clearly a mismatch in our favor."

At 6 feet 10, 270 pounds, he is considerably heavier than Battie, which allows him to handle even the biggest NBA centers. And he is a much better shot-blocker, averaging 1.78 blocks in only 19.1 minutes, giving Howard a co-anchor defensively.

"The No. 1 thing we're going to get from him is great defense, shot-blocking and rebounds," Van Gundy said. "He also brings great energy and consistency. What has been surprising are his offensive skills. He has shown some nice moves around the basket. That would be a nice bonus."

Im really excited about Foyle, i think he will be a great addition. The more i read about him and hear about him, the more i like him.
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