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Discussing Vince Carter, Ryan Anderson, and the Orlando Magic with Dave D'Alessandro of The Star-Ledger
Discussing Vince Carter, Ryan Anderson, and the Orlando Magic with Dave D'Alessandro of The Star-Ledger
More photos » by Bill Kostroun - AP Browse more photos » A few days after the Orlando Magic acquired Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson from the New Jersey Nets in exchange for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie, ...
Vince Carter: We're Still the Favorites
Vince Carter: We're Still the Favorites
nba.fanhouse.com — A lot of people think that changes made in Cleveland and Boston have made the Cavaliers and... the Celtics the co-favorites in the Eastern Conference this season. Vince Carter and Dwight Howard don't believe it. "I still like us [as favorites],'' Carter said defiantly Tuesday. (more) Vince Carter: We're Still the Favorites
Hedo Turkoglu is Flip-Flopper
Hedo Turkoglu is Flip-Flopper
thatnbalotterypick.blogspot.com — Former Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu has finally made a decision of where he is going to... play in the upcoming season. Turkoglu has agreed in principle with the Toronto Raptors to a deal that is worth 53 million dollars at five years. Turkoglu who was originally believed to be a Portland ... (more) Hedo Turkoglu is Flip-Flopper
2009 Orlando Pro Summer League, Day 1
2009 Orlando Pro Summer League, Day 1
thirdquartercollapse.com — Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Image "I'm so excited. I'm really happy. It built up my... level. I feel like my level of play has to be at that caliber now so I need to keep working hard. Basically, fill that roll and be that player that I need to be." -- Ryan Anderson ,  ... (more) 2009 Orlando Pro Summer League, Day 1
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Points in the Paint
BallerBlogger.com — ... Nets beat writer Dave D’Alessandro on Vince Carter, via Third Quarter Collapse:  “Of all the superstars you might encounter in this ego-driven business, you might not meet another guy who is more accessible, approachable, affable, and agreeable. Some say that part of his personality lacks the competitiveness or edge he needs to be one of the greats. To which I say: I don’t care. To be great in this league, you have to have two things: Consistency, and the ability to do it late. I’d put Vince in the ‘pretty damn good’ category, and a likely ...

Debunking Certain Myths About Vince Carter And Stan Van Gundy
Third Quarter Collapse — ...   Or will this suspected coach-killer be the final nail in the Orlando run of Stan Van Gundy? The final question in the examination of Carter, and Van Gundy, is horrendous.   Unfortunately for Vince, he is chasing ghosts from his Toronto Raptors past, in which he was fed up with the franchise and wanted to -insert emphasis here- win.    Here's what Dave D'Alessandro of The Star-Ledger, in a discussion with 3QC, had to say a month ago: Last thing first: Whether ...

So, Who Should Start For Rashard Lewis?
Third Quarter Collapse — ... net defensive plus/minus -3.1 +1.3 eFG% allowed 50.7% 49.3% needs to improve on: team defense help defense   So, what exactly does Anderson ...

Recapping the Orlando Magic's Busy Summer
Third Quarter Collapse — ... busy offseason is at an end. Tonight, they will take on the Dallas Mavericks in their first exhibition game of the 2009/2010 season. For a refresher, I humbly present this list of 3QC's coverage of the Magic's summer, broken down chronologically. June 25th: Magic acquire Ryan Anderson and Vince Carter from the New Jersey Nets for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie, and Courtney Lee News Post Analysis Discussing Anderson and Carter with Dave D'Alessandro of The Star-Ledger ...

Poll: Judging Ryan Anderson's Performance So Far
Third Quarter Collapse — ... At Third Quarter Collapse, we've covered Ryan Anderson a great deal over the past couple of months - Dave D'Alessandro of The Star-Ledger chimed in with his thoughts on what type of player the ...

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