After Orlando Magic lost its second franchise NBA Finals to Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers, they added Vince Carter to their lineup in a trade with the New Jersey Nets in the off-season. Vinsanity’s addition to the Magic’s roster gave it another go-to-guy scorer after losing Hedo Turkoglu to free agency. Will Carter spellbinds other team to help the Magic win its first NBA championship?
Carter is a proven scorer and a 8-time All Star selection member. In 2000, along with Tracy McGrady, they gave the Toronto Raptors its first playoff appearance but were eliminated by the New York Knicks. He also guided the New Jersey Nets to a playoff berth in 2006 and lost to eventual NBA champion Miami Heat. There is no doubt about Carter’s ability to score and leadership, however, different injuries has slowed him from being one of the most exciting and explosive players of the NBA.
Vinsanity has a better offensive repertoire compared to Turkoglu but more inferior on defense. However, his addition to the Magic’s roster will give it an almost All Star cast of Jameer Nelson, Rashard Lewis, and Dwight Howard. This is a very young All Star team which can match up any NBA team.
Carter’s leadership is questionable during the playoffs. He was able to help his previous teams achieve some feats in the regular season. Does he lack maturity leading his teams to playoff games? He is an even better flyer, dunker, and scorer than Michael Jordan. This former Tar Heel lacks Jordan’s swagger and poise during playoff games.
The Eastern Conference teams have made its presence felt by making blockbuster trades and player signings in the free agency. The Boston Celtics has added another veteran All Star player in Rasheed Wallace and as well as the return of Kevin Garnett from knee injury. LeBron James has another future Hall of Fame in Shaquille O’Neal to give the Cavaliers a formidable lineup especially in the frontcourt. The Magic eliminated the Cavs with the domination of Dwight Howard in the paint. The Toronto Raptors made some trades and signed European-breed NBA players to complement Chris Bosh for an NBA Finals stint. The competition is getting harder in the East. The Orlando Magic has a young and talented roster for this upcoming NBA season.
Carter is a proven scorer and a 8-time All Star selection member. In 2000, along with Tracy McGrady, they gave the Toronto Raptors its first playoff appearance but were eliminated by the New York Knicks. He also guided the New Jersey Nets to a playoff berth in 2006 and lost to eventual NBA champion Miami Heat. There is no doubt about Carter’s ability to score and leadership, however, different injuries has slowed him from being one of the most exciting and explosive players of the NBA.
Vinsanity has a better offensive repertoire compared to Turkoglu but more inferior on defense. However, his addition to the Magic’s roster will give it an almost All Star cast of Jameer Nelson, Rashard Lewis, and Dwight Howard. This is a very young All Star team which can match up any NBA team.
Carter’s leadership is questionable during the playoffs. He was able to help his previous teams achieve some feats in the regular season. Does he lack maturity leading his teams to playoff games? He is an even better flyer, dunker, and scorer than Michael Jordan. This former Tar Heel lacks Jordan’s swagger and poise during playoff games.
The Eastern Conference teams have made its presence felt by making blockbuster trades and player signings in the free agency. The Boston Celtics has added another veteran All Star player in Rasheed Wallace and as well as the return of Kevin Garnett from knee injury. LeBron James has another future Hall of Fame in Shaquille O’Neal to give the Cavaliers a formidable lineup especially in the frontcourt. The Magic eliminated the Cavs with the domination of Dwight Howard in the paint. The Toronto Raptors made some trades and signed European-breed NBA players to complement Chris Bosh for an NBA Finals stint. The competition is getting harder in the East. The Orlando Magic has a young and talented roster for this upcoming NBA season.
In last Wednesday preseason game with the Miami Heat, Carter had 8 points on 2 for 11 in the field and three assists in 22 minutes of play for his new team. Carter made 19 points in beating the Houston Rockets 113-104 on Friday night to give the Magic a 3-0 record in the preseason.
The NBA season has not started yet but Carter made an excellent impression to his new team. Will Vinsanity spell a difference in Orlando’s return to the NBA Finals?
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