Oh yeah I think the story of it is great! Not a ton of players would be excited to play for Orlando but he might be one of them! Fits the team needs right now as well. Feels like destiny haha!

Well yeah, we added proven shooters. Those were hypothetical shooters. Plus in the trade you walk away with a 23ppg shooter. So yes we did make that trade 😂.

Trading two G Leaguers for a bonafide starting point guard, who's a hometown kid, is a great trade.

@@nicholaibjoring624 I can’t tell if this is sarcasm or not, I think not 😅. I don’t know if they are G league dudes (yet) but they at least have some potential that Portland should be interested in exploring. So yeah I would agree with you and say Orlando should be pretty thrilled with that return haha!

Only shooters that don’t even play

@@macattack6054 fax

I think one is more realistic than the other. They are totally very similar players though you are right. I think Simmons offers more off the dribble but that’s semantics. I personally don’t see Monk leaving.

@@_AVC_true I just think giving up 2 picks for a guy who’s good but doesn’t move the needle all that much isn’t worth it. Simons is good but they could do better

@@nnam2397 He might move it more than you think. Sometimes the right guy in the right situation changes everything. Hometown kid, team needs a shot creator, gets to be the primary ball handler. Might unlock something and then you don’t have to pay as much 👀. Look at Brunson. Rare, but it happens.

@@nnam2397we are at a stage draft picks aren’t going to mean that much going forward. We didn’t even play our two lottery picks this season and we should not be in the lottery in the foreseeable future

@@_AVC_this is what I’m saying! I truly believe he can level up coming back home. The knock on him is his defense., I think Mosley will get that out of him, I’m not saying he’s going to become a great defensive player, but just changing the situation situation can make somebody try harder

I hear everyone saying that haha. Fit wise, totally understand it makes sense. Do I think it’s realistic? Not personally no. I don’t see why he leaves Sac town.

I was thinking the same. Malik is a better fit (specially defensively) for the Magic.... plus we were the team with lower salary this year (based on hoop hype), so we can throw some cash in free agency.

@@_AVC_The Magic could easily entice Monk to join them with a higher salary and being a more prominent player on the team. The only real thing that would hold him back from moving would be if he wanted to move his family from California to Florida essentially I’d say.

@@hector4470 How could they give him a bigger role? He was the 3rd most important player on Sacramento. Plus Sacramento can literally offer him more money, doesn’t mean they will but the I don’t think that logic works. I mean he very well could but I don’t see the incentive personally.

@@_AVC_ Sacramento cannot offer him more money per year than a team with Cap space like the magic. Sacramento is over the cap so the max they can offer Monk is a $19.5 million per year average, starting at $17.4 million next season. The Magic or Detroit for example can probably justify 25M/yr offer for him. From the Magic side, they can do this and keep the picks/players you traded away for Simmons. Monk gets a starting spot instead of having to be a bench player which he has stated he doesn't want to be a bench player. I like both routes but the Monk idea also is very possible. I also personally think one of Deangelo Russell or Tyus Jones are very likely to go to the Magic. Whichever one doesn't go to the Spurs.

Yeah for sure! I do think black is really interesting. Obviously he just needs to be molded a certain way to fit with the more prominent young stars. I’m just glad to see Isaac healthy honestly haha.

I love how positive this video has been received except for Bronny 😂. I truly think (and I used to do this for a living) he has some talent. But anyway yeah I’m glad you liked it! I think this one turned out great!

@@_AVC_ oh I totally get it! I'm not one of those people that think he's a complete dud. I just don't want the circus he brings unless he's gonna be good, and I don't think that'll happen for years lol. But that's just nitpicking, the rest of this is pretty perfect. Great job!

@@emeraldking6624 Haha I appreciate it! It’s a shame the media is causing that for the kid, cuz he literally just hoops. 😂

Ayyye I’m glad you like it! This was the team I was most looking forward to in this series haha.

Fr tho😂we going to the ecf

@@DEE-po5ot Easy there partner. Don’t forget about these other teams out there 😂.

@@_AVC_ I ain’t but other than prob Boston Philly and Milwaukee we better than all the east

@@DEE-po5ot I suppose that could be true 😂.

Haha I appreciate it! I love how I do this whole in depth video and the one major criticism everyone has is what I did with the 49th pick 😂. I guess that’s a good thing if that’s the complaint though lol. I’m standing by the kid though, he’s actually a really smart and talented player.

@@_AVC_ 😂 yeah I think he is going to be a good player but know the magic front office they don’t seem like the want the distraction that comes with Bronny. Who knows.

@@jslim2255 Yeah who knows is right haha. I personally don’t think people should be scared of social media attention. If it’s actually the player then it’s one thing but Bronny literally just hoops 😂.

Yeah I agree. I don’t even think it’s all that realistic to say that’s on the table personally haha. Luke would bring some awesome value 👌🏼.

I see you already figured out where to go haha! Glad you like the content! Hmu on discord and I’ll get you all set up!

Appreciate it boss! Great comment as always haha. Oh yeah I wanna see Orlando find some success. I just love the heart on this young team. They still just learning the game.

I sure think so!!

Appreciate it! It’s a fun little activity haha!

I 100% agree with this. I actually think he becomes option 2 though 👀.

Lol I appreciate it! I actually run a company where I do stuff like this pretty often. From power 5 D1 to like JUCO/NAIA though. NBA has their own dudes 😅. Probably isn’t a perfect rebuild but I think it would help a lot.

Great video btw I agree with pretty much everything besides kelel ware. You scared me when you threw Issac in the trade offer lol

@@WaliWrlddd Lol sorry for the scare I had to compare the money 😂. As far as Edey goes I don’t see that fit working out great. As long as Paolo is on the team you’re gonna want to have a center that can take a step out. I’m not sure why someone’s teammates help their lack of ability to switch either. I do think Edey has a role in the NBA but given the current roster makeup I don’t think it makes sense. But hey if you ask my fiance, I am often wrong 😂. I’m glad you liked the video!!

Edey is terrible

@@pearljam_1 Love these comments 😂. Just a statement, nothing else. Just wanted us all to know that lol. Well I’ll challenge that notion. I even made a video on it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m5hmqphoy7HHhp8.htmlsi=TWBAxLe1wAphpgMU

Kel’el ware is better than edey

Yeah that’s what people have been saying. That would be a cool story!

He’s actually from The Orlando area and was named after Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway

@@O.TownMagic even better, it’s destiny

@@O.TownMagic Yeah that’s what I learned from some other comments! That would be such an awesome story!

Yeah I don’t see a world where they get more than 2 1sts. If you throw in some young talent I bet (not likely but I bet lol) you could do it for 1.

@@_AVC_ I don't think they get more than two firsts either, but I could see them asking for two firsts and a second or two

@@jamesdonaldson7396 I could see that being the asking price and working backwards from there.

Well I can’t argue with that logic 😂. Give the man a max!

Thank you? 😂 I’ll presume that’s a compliment haha!

Absolutely! I’m just hoping Coach Mo can sure up his rotations next season. We were relatively healthy throughout… so while we are harping on “continuity”…. Lol

@@BrentonBannister-gc2pt Haha I feel ya! 😂

Interesting. So just out of my own curiosity is that the line for you? Like I totally get trying to not trade both those dudes. But if it fame down to… they will accept the trade but they don’t want a third 1st they want both the wings. You saying no? Just curious!

Yeah unless someone out of nowhere becomes available that you absolutely need the salary to make work then yeah probably not.

Not bad 😂 well I appreciate it sir lol. Yeah we looked at Sexton but I liked the fit of Simmons more. Hometown kid, creates his own shot, contract and age match well. I understand your other points but I’ll stick with mine. Love these discussions though, so fun to explore!!

@@_AVC_ Yeah, Simons sounds very good. I just find it a little difficult. But I´m very ok with your idea.

@@Andresjramirez Let’s keep fingers crossed then!

Ohhhhhh shit you so right. That would’ve actually been a cool thing to do!

Why do you say that? I think they do. A lot of long defensive players and some dudes to run the floor with him sounds fine to me. Curious to hear your thoughts though!

@AVC_Streams I'm saying we don't have the personnel from the trail blazers perspective. I think he could fit great in Orlando. We just did the tons of small guards thing for 10 years with Dame and Cj so I think the fans are ready to build around Scoot and Sharpe.

@@rjejames28 Oh no dude we gave them exactly the things they need to try. Shooting lengthy young wings. Scoot had no room to operate the whole year, those guys have the potential to do that.

@AVC_Streams lol I just meant the blazers didn't (past tense) have the right roster. I'm down for your trade idea as a blazers fan.

@@rjejames28 Ohhh gotcha gotcha. Sorry maybe I’ve read too many comments 😂. You ate so right about the Blazers. Funny enough when I did their Ideal Offseason their fans were somewhat offended when I made a comment like that. I was like “When have you ever built a comprehensive team around a star ever?” 😂

You’re correct he is a pretty poor defender. I look past it (and obviously hope he improves) because he instantly becomes their best offensive player. His shot creation is something they need more than anything else right now, and you can game plan around a single poor defender. If you don’t have a guy that can create easy looks you can stall out later in the season. I like Tyus a lot, I just don’t think he fits this squad. He’s a tough player for sure though!

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3&D makes sense to me! Haha

I was planning on doing the playoff teams only right now (as they got eliminated) but I just did the math and no way I get these done before the draft if I don’t start now. I got the Bulls and Jazz on deck 🫡.

Aye i appreciate it! Yeah I could totally see that! The reason I felt okay moving them was because they play the same position as your two best players (Forward). I figured I’d prioritize shooting at the other positions. You think there is a chance they get Monk?

Please sign Kennard

@@BrentonBannister-gc2pt He should be available! I don’t see Memphis picking up that option.

@@_AVC_ Jett is mainly a 2 guard tho

@@bmarsjpeg I mean we can call him whatever we want but he doesn’t have a great handle or vision right now so I’m not sure how comfortable I am with him at the guard. If he develops some of those skills sure I’m down for him at 2.

I guess that’s fair haha. 1.4 attempts per game only but hey he hit em! Obviously things like gravity (ability to keep defenders close to you) is what you really strive for when you get shooters but yes I can’t argue with that point haha!

@@_AVC_ Right, we'll see if he can keep the percentages up when he increases attempts. That'll be key. However, I actually am interested in leaning into him as a starting point guard next year. If we did that, we would sign Nic Claxton at Center, and trade Wendell for someone like Colin Sexton. I think that would be a deep team. 1. Anthony Black 2. Jalen Suggs 3. Franz Wagner 4. Paolo Banchero 5. Nic Claxton 6. Colin Sexton 7. Cole Anthony 8. Jonathan Isaac 9. Mo Wagner 10. Jett Howard 11. Caleb Houston 12. whoever else we can add to fill out the roster.

@@dannytalksaboutit I would also be interested to see him at the starting PG. Obviously adds to the defense that’s already established. Complete side note thank you for having a proper sentence structure in the comments it’s incredibly refreshing haha. I’ll leave a link at the bottom of this for my discord. Feel free to come on and chat hoops anytime. discord.gg/s5ZNg3XmuA As far as Claxton goes I worry about that fit. I know we want an upgrade at center and he’s the best available, but I want the priority to be making sure Franz/Paolo/Suggs are set up for success. I think you need a capable shooting center as long as you have Paolo/Franz, even just Paolo probably even. Wendell is at least serviceable for the time being and analytics tell us he’s a good pairing with them. Not great but positive nonetheless.

Aye I appreciate that! I most certainly will! If you ever have any recommendations feel free to let me know!

I agree with this so much, especially the Gary Harris comment 😂. Let Franz/Paolo/Suggs continue to grow. Add 3&D dudes at the guard spots. A vet or two, and you got something really cool here. Great stuff!!

Oh interesting. I like Anfernee because he can create his own shot and is on the age timeline.

Aye glad you liked it! Might not be perfect but I think it would be a step in the right direction!

I mean maybe. Why do you think they can? You are allowed to have your opinions here haha.

Hey I appreciate it! Yeah I think he does a couple things that they need. First obviously he can hit a three lol. Second he provides a clear primary ball handler. Finally he has plenty of off ball abilities so that we can still make sure Franz/Paolo/Suggs can continue to build there games.

@@_AVC_ 💯 thats the target for me this offseason, his family from the greater orlando area in Maitland/altamonte springs, his father was big magic fan, hence his first name anfernee 🤣, he gotta cone home. Hopefully his father is in his ear

@@davidcarlos4350 That would be a dope homecoming story. Not too many proud Orlando hoopers out there haha. Yeah lil penny gotta call up the Magic GM and be like get that boy Anfernee over there!

@@_AVC_ he fits everything we need and our timeline and his contract

@@davidcarlos4350 I have to imagine there is mutual interest in a deal like that as well. I just don’t know how Portland comes I to next season with a payroll like that, and they need to put the right guys around Scoot or they all lose their jobs.

I’ll do every team!

Why not? Good shooter, good ball handler still, even better vet. Need guys like that on young teams.

Haha yeah every rookie needs a strong summer. But yeah no there is certainly something there, that’s why I hesitated so much building the later part of this team. I would hate to burry him.

DSJ is an interesting one. Not s great shooter so I would probably pass for this team. Clowney was a rookie this year so he’s still under contract. Lonnie is a real interesting option, I’d take him over Gary Harris!

A shot sure. I don’t see him as a fit in the league because of his defense but offensively he has game. That’s the thing is like there are so many bucket getters out there. Gotta have more than that though to make it in the league and I just don’t think there is much else there.

On a two way deal I would bring him back but that’s just me.

@@hector4470 I guess I can understand that. I personally see two way spots as a developmental spot, but since he is a teetering NBA talent I see the reasoning.

Honestly that’s an interesting question. Not the first person I would want to throw on this team but I don’t hate the idea. Wonder what that trade would look like?

Aye cool stuff that we agree on it so much! Yeah I don’t know a ton about the Magic FO but they traditionally haven’t done the greatest job developing talent/building rosters. I really hope they build off the great foundation they have!

@@_AVC_ Agreed !! Maybe they should hire you on as a consultant, hehe.

@@michaelvittori8525 Haha that’s kind of you to say. My company actually does that as a service but for college teams. I do Power 5 D1 all the way through JUCO/NAIA. NBA guys got plenty of money for scouts 😅.

@@_AVC_ Ah, that explains why your analysis is head and shoulders above the other videos I've seen on this topic.

@@michaelvittori8525 I appreciate that but it’s all just opinions at the end of the day haha. I like to think I really know my stuff but I make plenty of mistakes. My NBA scout friends have given me shit all season because I said I’m not a Chet guy 😂. But nobody is owning up to me saying I’m taking GG Jackson with a top 10 pick! They need to keep that same energy lol!

I personally don’t see the point. There was such a lack of shot creation on the team that I think anyone that can’t isn’t worth bringing back.

@@_AVC_ I wonder if this means he'll be out of the league. I watched the last video that he released with the Magic about preparing for the playoffs. To me his gait resembled that of someone who eventually will have a hip replacement; Zion has same issue and both of them are so prone to injury. (To compare to someone well balanced, see Kyrie.) Nonetheless it's kinda sad because Markelle's drives are so beautiful to watch. I'd like to start a movement to revalue 3s as 2.5s because it's ludicrous to price a 3 as 50% more than an incredible Markelle or Kuminga 2.

@@doobeedoo2 No someone will still want him. You’re right he has game. He’s strong, athletic, has good court sense, plays D, finishes strong. It just doesn’t make sense to have him in Orlando.

I feel like we miss out on shooting then. Kinda need those two spots to have some floor spacing ability. Love those two as players though!

@AVC_Streams Tyus Jones shot 41% from 3 last season. His best season, yes but not too much of an aberration. He shot 37% and 39% the previous two seasons. Claxton doesn't give floor spacing, but with a real point guard (Tyus Jones) he'll be much more of a cutting and lob threat to go with his rim protection. I'm also counting on Franz bouncing back as a shooter after last season. And I fully believe in Jett as a shooter.

@@harryo82 Yeah his percentage was good, it wasn’t on a great amount of attempts. Not bad but not great. I personally don’t care about the Tyus Nic Claxton pick and roll either. That combo isn’t winning you anything, so that idea is a rare instance in game. Plus you have no spacing around that then. Need people that can create shots. I worry about Franz’s shooting as well. His career best is average but his form suggests he can be better. I just don’t want you to lock in on the best available players right now just to have them. Gotta build this team the right way.

@@_AVC_ I actually like Tyus more. His assist to turnover ratio this year was very impressive 7.3:1 (which I think is one of the reason ORL lost in game 5 and 7) His TS% is also better than Simons. His 3pt % has been good for the past 3 seasons. The best thing is that we don't need to give up draft picks for him. I think if Magic can sign Tyus and Monk or Hields, it will spread the floor enough for Paolo and Franz and Suggs will hopefully continue to growth. Having a PG that dish out 7+ assist per game without turning the ball over will significantly help this young team in the playoff.

@@nhsieh123 Yeah I totally follow your logic there. I’ll still worry about the shot creation on a team like that though. Obviously like you said guys can improve on that stuff, but sometimes you just need a bucket getter. Either way I really wanna see good things for this franchise!

Huh yeah you are totally right. For whatever reason Fanspo hasn’t updated that. We’ll just presume everything still works out the same 😂.

@@_AVC_ Yeah the site got the 2nd round pick wrong as well as we're selecting 47th there. Team is still gonna be very young so I honestly think these picks will be dealt. May be a part of that Anfernee Simons deal you were cooking up lol. Nice stuff nonetheless! Will definitely watch more of your content.

@@chosensavior2802 Oh 100% I could see that happening! Hey I really appreciate the compliment though, let me know if you have any recommendations ever!

Wait whatcha mean? 😂

I don’t know, he didn’t go there 🤷🏻‍♂️😂.

I mean no he isn’t great but he isn’t hurting you either. There isn’t really a better option available either so that’s why I suggested drafting a guy like Ware.

@@_AVC_I’m a MD fan (what a waste sometimes) but I saw him in Big Ten play. Ware has the physical traits, but needs to lock in mentally… I’d def draft him should he be available

@@BrentonBannister-gc2pt Yeah that seems to be the general thought on him. There is certainly a lot of potential there and Orlando seems to be building a culture so hopefully they could bring it out of him!

Jett shot like 27% this year. You can say we hope he’ll be our best shooter lol. Caleb is solid on small volume. AB was really solid for a rookie! He just can’t shoot. Great defensive player already, good passer, got some good counters. I like him.

@@_AVC_ every situation is different. Give him 30 mins a night, a green light or let him get in rhythm and you’ll get a different story. Just like Cam Thomas. You’re going off of 3 mins a night him shooting with 3 seconds on a shot clock.

@@Ellisdurell Oh dude 100% trust me I’m aware. I’m just debating your statement because it wasn’t true haha. You hope he is your best shooter.

@@_AVC_ Cole is still a great shooter and scorer as well. A A for the Draft. I like Kel’el Ware. I’d like to get AJ Johnson if we keep the pick. He’s the younger brother of Jalen Green. Tyler Smith is my 2nd option. He’s 7’ and can play 3-5 super talented. Idk why they listed him as a 3. He’s 240lbs

@@Ellisdurell Cole is a nice shot creator. Orlando doesn’t have many of those so he’s a nice piece. He isn’t a great shooter but hopefully he can get there! I like all those draft options though!

And we can trade our 2025/2026 picks. No time to develop anyone else.

@@sygallimore I actually like Wendell. Maybe like is generous of a term but I think he makes y’all better. Long term definitely not the answer but for the time being I would keep him. Not sure you can actually get Monk but the fit makes a ton of sense!

@@_AVC_ Dell got way too passive in the back half of the year. He'll have one aggressive play per game, yell like he's been doing it all game, and then go back to being passive. We could trade him and Cole and a 1st for Anfernee Simons. Simons + Monk + Trent Jr. would make us a top 7-8 team in the league, which at this point is way ahead of schedule. Could actually run an offense, stretch the floor for Paolo, without losing our defensive core.

@@sygallimore I mean maybe. Who you got playing center then? Mo?

@@_AVC_ yep. Mo and have Edey as the 2. Obviously not ideal, but so much better in other areas with Simons, Trent Jr. and Monk. Massive upgrade overall

Suppose that’s a point to consider. I still would rather have the talent personally but it’s a good negotiating opportunity!

Thank you Kings fan base 🫡. Go light that Beam now.

Yeah I just don’t see that happening 😂. I want these to be realistic, and while I see the fit I don’t see him leaving GS. Let alone signing with Orlando. I could always be wrong though!

@@_AVC_ his age doesn’t fit our timeline, it would truly be a waste of cap space, even if it was a legitimate thought on the magic organization

@@tommyboytt6454 Yeah it just doesn’t make sense to me. Sometimes having a vet like that is just valuable in itself which I’m sure Klay would be but I don’t know it just doesn’t seem likely.

Like the city doesn’t or the team? 😂

I keep seeing his name mentioned. I see the fit. What I don’t see is why he leaves Sacramento.

@@_AVC_that franchise is stuck related to conference standings… get out while HE can (should be the thinking)

@@BrentonBannister-gc2pt Maybe. That franchise also saved him, Coach saved him, his buds are there. Plus the BEAM! 😂

​@AVC_Streams monk will leave the kings if the money right plus he'll possibly have a bigger role in Orlando,which I think he wants plus Orlando has a brighter future than the kings

@@halftime814 The money thing is a blind assumption, not saying it is or isn’t true it’s just not a good debate point. I don’t know about the larger role either 😅 he had a huge role this year. He was the 3rd most important player. As far as the last point… I have no idea 😂. Maybe! I wanna see both succeed so I’ll leave that for y’all to debate in the comments lol!

That’s why I wanted Simons haha. I want a bucket getter on the team. I hear ya with Sexton though. Funny enough statistically Sexton is historically a pretty poor defender, but this year was a lot better. Seems like he would fit the culture!

Anywhere else 😅. Just didn’t want him back. He’s not horrible but we can do better.

Lol yucky, that’s a new one haha! What didn’t ya like?

What would you change ?

@@macattack6054 The world may never know

Tbh I Ve seen worst, It s bit short sighted, you forgot that Simons is a terrible Defender and his contract expires summer 26, offering a new contract after that would likely put us above the 2nd apron (which would really be bad) Nice spreadsheet though

@@kindstakepool8185 what’s the player you’d trade or acquire over Simon’s ?

I don’t think we can say he’s garbage. Not perfect but not garbage. He was a net positive on the team statistically and played great off of Franz the whole season. Having a center that can reliably shoot next to Paolo/Franz is always gonna be key for this team. Think Brook Lopez type. A 3&D center haha. Claxton is probably a better player but not a better fit. Unfortunately there aren’t many options but that’s why I suggested drafting one. 👀

Carter had a fractured left hand all season hence why he struggled at times. He’s a good player but clearly was hurt.

@@hector4470 Even with that being said he shot the ball solid and was a net positive statistically for the team. Yeah I would just rock with him until there is a clear better option.