Pick The Best Magic Cheerleader: Round 1, Part 5: Erica vs Erin
With the Magic unable to talk to free agents until this Sunday, July 1st, the news has turned into speculation city. Talks of monster trades with KG, Jermaine O'Neal, Shawn Marion, Amare Stoudamire, Jesus, and Optimus Prime are filling the airwaves. With the Magic waiting patiently for this Sunday (the draft seems to only be an opportunity to trade and open up cap room for the Magic), all we can do is debate what will happen then.
Today an article sprang up that asked the question, "If the Magic can only get either Darko or Rashard Lewis, who would you want?" Just to show how much this organization has improved since the days of Steve Francis and his lover Cuttino Mobley (I still giggle at Francis' "I don't know how I can wake up in the morning now" comment when Cuttino was traded), we are faced with whether we want a promising young big man or a guy who can challenge for the scoring title. Personally, I'd go with Rashard since Darko is still too unproven to be given a hefty sum of money. Also, I would not bat an eye if Marcin Gortat took the backup role that Darko had last year so we could afford Rashard. Still, I think we can get both if Seattle is willing to take Turk and others in a sign and trade (crosses fingers on that one).
Since this is all just useless speculation, and you guys came here for quality, classy journalism, I now defer to the next round of the completely shameless Magic Cheerleading competition!
This week it's a battle of the E names! Who do you prefer? Erica or Erin?
Leave the reasons for your pick (Rashard or Darko, Erica or Erin) in the comments section.
1 comment:
Seems like a lot of people had an easier time with this than I did. I went back and forth before deciding on Erica, but I can't argue with the people who voted for Erin, who is also very attractive.
As far as Darko and Rashard Lewis, I really hope the Magic can find a way to sign both. Darko showed flashes of his talent last season, despite being restricted by Brian Hill's stale offensive scheme. He could really break out under Stan Van Gundy's offense which is going to allow more freedom to the players, which would allow Darko to take more advantage of his decent outside shooting.
When you have a young big man who just turned 22 and who is as talented as Darko, it would be foolish to let him go.
However, I do agree that Rashard Lewis is the priority here, and if for some reason the Magic could not afford to re-sign Darko, hopefully they could work on a sign-and-trade with another team. They also would have to adhere to the salary cap guidelines, which can get kind of complicated.
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