From the perspective of an Orlando Magic fan, I have no doubt behind the GM Otis Smith motivations (Although I would have preferred Smith bring in Carmelo or at least traded away Jason Williams. I will never forgive him for letting Rando humiliate him last year) . We all watched Orlando crash and burn last year against the Celtics. Orlando had the home court advantage and yet lost the first two games. They lacked consistency and could not score. By letting Perkins go one on one with Howard, the Orlando offense could not create shots. Nelson got into the paint some, but Lewis and Carter struggled to find their game with out the double teams on Howard.
Orlando had a very talented team before the trade (what team with Dwight Howard wouldn't be?), but they were never going to be as good as the Celtics or Lakers. With Miami rising they might not have even made the conference championship. But did the trade really give them the necessary bump?
With the trade Orlando gained a scorer in Richardson, a past all-star with something to prove in Arenas, and a play maker in Turkoglu. They also shed Carter and Lewis who both had trouble creating their own shot and both were having worse seasons this year compared to last. Turkoglu helped take the Magic to the finals in 2008 and Richardson helped lead his team on an improbable playoff run last season. The players brought in average 11.3 more points per game and improve the talent of the Magic starting five.
My gut tells me that the move will work to some degree. Arenas, eager to shed his image as a borderline criminal, will play with new found energy. Turkoglu, who has been unable to find his rhythm with different clubs will settle into his old roll with the Magic, and Richardson will provide the true scorer the Magic lacked. I cannot wait to see an all Florida Playoff series.
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