MONEYBALL: Magic's DARING Point Guard Experiment | Do Magic have the ANSWERS?

from Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic · host Locked On Podcast Network

The Orlando Magic had two major needs entering this offseason. They undoubtedly solved one in finding more shooting this summer. The other? It still feels unresolved.Orlando plans to attack their point guard problem by committee with multiple players who can make decisions and make plays on the ball. They are hoping to create enough passing and playmaking to make up for not having a true point guard.The scary part is they can do it. They added far more passing to their team that could supercharge their offense and get the ball moving more for them. It could help them find easier shots and scoring too.Will the Magic's unconventional approach propel them to new heights or expose critical weaknesses?0:00 Intro: Magic's point guard equation5:14 Franz Wagner's strengths in transition13:25 Moneyball approach to point guard position17:30 Adding playmaking with Bane and Jones26:40 Intangible qualities a point guard provideListener SurveyWe’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go tohttps://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonnbaMonarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Orlando Magic aim to solve their point guard equation by expanding Franz Wagner's game. They struggle with offensive efficiency, especially in transition. Wagner excels in the open court but isn't utilized enough. The team added players like Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones to improve passing and playmaking, hoping to "Moneyball" the point guard position through collective effort.