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Welcome to Let's Talk Magic, the UK home for fans of the Orlando Magic.
Tune into our weekly podcast covering the Orlando Magic with your hosts Paul Bacon, Mikey Clark, Geraint Jones and Gary Craggs.
*Not affiliated with the Orlando Magic or the NBA.
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Avoiding Big Moves for Star Players With Wes Trueblood | Episode 173
Wes Trueblood, a Pacers fan, shares his perspective on the Pacers' season and the future of the team. He discusses the team's success in reaching the playoffs and the importance of playoff experience for their young players. Wes also talks about the potential of players like Orby Toppen and Paulo Banquero. He mentions the love-hate relationship Pacers fans had with Buddy Hield and the reasons for his departure. Wes suggests that the Magic's offseason needs include a guard who can shoot and play off the ball, as well as a new center. The conversation in this segment primarily focuses on the offseason plans for both the Orlando Magic and the Indiana Pacers. Wes discusses potential free agent signings and the ideal starting lineups for each team. He emphasizes the need for realistic moves that align with the teams' current development stages. Wes also highlights the importance of Franz Wagner improving his shooting consistency for the upcoming season. The conversation covered topics such as the performance of a specific player in a game, the Cleveland series, and how the three participants became fans of the Orlando Magic. They discussed the success of the Magic's season and their hopes for the future. The conversation also touched on the popularity of NBA basketball in England and Australia. The participants shared their social media handles and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be on the podcast.
Welcome to our weekly podcast covering the Orlando Magic with your hosts Paul Bacon, Mikey Clark, Geraint Jones and Gary Craggs.
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Jonathan Isaac: The Defensive Monster & Analysing Free Agents On The Orlando Magic | Episode 172
In this episode of Let's Talk Magic, the hosts discuss the future of Jonathan Isaac, one of the key decisions the Orlando Magic have to make this off-season. They debate whether the team should keep Isaac or use him as a trade asset. They also discuss Isaac's role within the team, his defensive prowess, and his offensive improvement. The hosts speculate on the type of contract Isaac could receive, considering his injury history and the team's financial situation. In the second part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the free agents on the Orlando Magic roster and who they would bring back. They mention players like Mo Wagner, Admiral Schofield, and Joe Ingles as potential returnees. They also speculate on the future of Markelle Fultz and Gary Harris. The hosts then make predictions for the NBA Finals, with one favoring the Boston Celtics and the other favoring the Dallas Mavericks. They discuss the potential MVPs and players who could swing the series.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
03:09 Remembering Deb and Introduction to the Topic
03:51 The Importance of Keeping Jonathan Isaac
07:04 Jonathan Isaac's Health and Playing Time
10:01 Jonathan Isaac's Role within the Team
16:13 Contract Considerations for Jonathan Isaac
44:18 Predictions for the NBA Finals
50:24 Potential MVPs and Game-Changing Players
Welcome to our weekly podcast covering the Orlando Magic with your hosts Paul Bacon, Mikey Clark, Geraint Jones and Gary Craggs.
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The Importance of the Magic Community With Matty World Peace | Episode 171
Matty World Peace, a season ticket holder for the Orlando Magic, shares his journey as a fan and his experiences attending games. He became a Magic fan in 2006 after watching the Phoenix Suns play and discovering the Orlando Magic. He became more invested in the team after Dwight Howard's departure and started learning about the NBA draft and salary cap. Matty enjoys the camaraderie of being a season ticket holder and attending events with other fans. He highlights the importance of the Magic community and the positive energy among fans. The guys also pay tribute to a beloved member of Magic Twitter, Deb Swimmer, who recently passed away. In this part of the conversation, the hosts and guest discuss their favorite players on the Magic team, potential targets for the offseason, and their all-time Magic starting five. They also share their least favorite players and have some fun banter about Ikea lamps. The guest, Matty, expresses his love for players like P5, Jalen Suggs, and J.I. and discusses the importance of adding shooting and depth to the team. He also mentions Malik Monk and Isaiah Hartenstein as potential targets.
Welcome to our weekly podcast covering the Orlando Magic with your hosts Paul Bacon, Mikey Clark, Geraint Jones and Gary Craggs.
Planning Your Next Holiday to Orlando? Then check out our partner Attraction Tickets to buy your Orlando Magic tickets, theme park and attraction tickets to DisneyWorld, Universal Studios, Seaworld and more. Visit: www.AttractionTickets.com
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Finding The Right Players For The Young Core With Keith Smith | Episode 170
In this episode of Let's Talk Magic, Mikey and Gary are joined by Keith Smith to discuss the Orlando Magic's offseason plans, potential cap space, contract extensions, and free agency. They also touch on the team's performance in the playoffs and the areas of improvement needed. Keith emphasises the importance of finding the right players who fit well with the team's young core, including Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs. They discuss potential free agent targets, such as Malik Monk and Tyus Jones, and the need for shooting and on-ball creation. The conversation also covers the Magic's own free agents and the decisions they will have to make regarding their contracts. In this conversation, Keith Smith and Mikey discuss potential options for the Orlando Magic in the upcoming offseason. They explore various free agent targets, including Gary Trent Jr., Buddy Hield, OG Anunoby, and Paul George. They also discuss the possibility of adding a veteran point guard to mentor the young players. The conversation then shifts to the NBA draft and the Magic's picks at 18th and 47th. Keith suggests that the Magic could go for an older player who can contribute immediately or take a chance on a player with upside. They also briefly touch on the NBA playoffs and share their favourite teams to watch.
Chapters
03:45 Assessing the Magic's Performance in the Playoffs
07:08 Strategic Moves for the Offseason
09:57 Considerations for Contract Extensions
17:47 Potential Free Agent Targets for the Magic
24:56 The Magic's Draft Strategy: Older Players vs. Younger Players
25:53 The Potential of Anthony Black and Jett Howard
30:55 Considering a Veteran Point Guard for the Magic
33:57 The Celtics' Playoff Run and Predictions
36:57 Keith Smith's Favourite Marvel Characters and Excitement for the MCU
Welcome to our weekly podcast covering the Orlando Magic with your hosts Paul Bacon, Mikey Clark, Geraint Jones and Gary Craggs.
Planning Your Next Holiday to Orlando? Then check out our partner Attraction Tickets to buy your Orlando Magic tickets, theme park and attraction tickets to DisneyWorld, Universal Studios, Seaworld and more. Visit: www.AttractionTickets.com
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Carefully Evaluating Options for the Orlando Magic | Episode 169
The conversation revolves around potential targets for the Orlando Magic in free agency and trades. The main themes include the need for a floor general, upgrading the point guard position, and improving three-point shooting and scoring. The names discussed include Tyus Jones, CJ McCollum, Trey Young, DeAngelo Russell, Dejounte Murray, Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Anthony Simons, Klay Thompson, Paul George, Brandon Ingram, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. In this conversation, the participants discuss potential moves for the Orlando Magic in the upcoming offseason. They mention players like KCP, Malik Monk, Buddy Hield, Moses Moody, and Nick Claxton as potential additions to the team. They also discuss the possibility of trading for players like Cole Anthony and Clint Capela. The participants debate whether the Magic need to upgrade at the center position and mention the importance of maintaining a balance and chemistry within the roster.
Welcome to our weekly podcast covering the Orlando Magic with your hosts Paul Bacon, Mikey Clark, Geraint Jones and Gary Craggs.
Planning Your Next Holiday to Orlando? Then check out our partner Attraction Tickets to buy your Orlando Magic tickets, theme park and attraction tickets to DisneyWorld, Universal Studios, Seaworld and more. Visit: www.AttractionTickets.com
Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content and benefits: www.patreon.com/letstalkmagic
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What Did The Magic Learn In The Playoffs | Episode 168
The Orlando Magic season is over after losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 7 games, in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The organisation have a huge summer ahead as they continue to build around Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs. Gary and Geraint talk about the lessons the Magic will have learned from this season, what the Cavaliers series taught us and where the Magic go from here.
Welcome to our weekly podcast covering the Orlando Magic with your hosts Paul Bacon, Mikey Clark, Geraint Jones and Gary Craggs.
Planning Your Next Holiday to Orlando? Then check out our partner Attraction Tickets to buy your Orlando Magic tickets, theme park and attraction tickets to DisneyWorld, Universal Studios, Seaworld and more. Visit: www.AttractionTickets.com
Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content and benefits: www.patreon.com/letstalkmagic
Shop Let's Talk Magic Merch: www.letstalkmagic.teemill.com
Shop NBA Store EU: https://nbastore.vwz6.net/X6kjg (Use discount code MAGICUK10 for 10% off)
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