Orlando Magic getting Jason Williams and ’White Chocolate’

August 27 09

I’m expecting to see both ‘White Chocolate’ and Jason Williams next year with the Orlando Magic.

When word broke that the charismatic table-setter signed with the Magic, I, like most of you, had visions of no-look passes, half-court alley-oops, and flashy handles. And I, again, like most of you, instantly thought of his first few seasons with the Sacramento Kings.

Back then, the Kings, years before the Phoenix Suns’ Seven Seconds To Shoot system or the Golden State Warriors’ ‘We Believe’ phenomenon, won with high-flying and entertaining basketball. And his wizardry with the ball breathed life into a stale NBA, earning him the moniker of ‘White Chocolate’.

However, I wouldn’t be doing Williams justice to just remember the highlights. After all, he evolved from showman to champion.

In Memphis, old school coach Hubie Brown saw past the style and fell for the substance of Williams’ basketball IQ and assist-to-turnover ratio. Don’t forget he was the starting point guard for a Miami Heat squad that captured the 2006 NBA Title

I like this move for Orlando: the defending Eastern Conference champions are getting the flash of‘White Chocolate’ and the savvy of Jason Williams.

I can’t wait for it. He’ll toss off the warm-ups and check-in for starter Jameer Nelson. Of course, he’ll lead the break, look off the defense and throw a masterful dime to explosive finishers like Vince Carter, Dwight Howard, and Rashard Lewis.

Yes, ‘White Chocolate’ will get serious love from Stuart Scott on ESPN SportsCenter in 2009-10. I think fans, home or away, will enjoy it. And I think his highlight reel passes will help the Magic’s second-unit sustain momentum when the starters need a blow.

That, however, isn’t the best part of this signing for Orlando. Suppose Nelson gets hurt. Or suppose he struggles. Well, coach Stan Van Gundy can call on Williams, the sure-handed and steady point guard with heaps of experience, to fill-in without a hiccup.

I expect ‘White Chocolate’/Williams to be this season’s Chris Anderson. Like most of you, I’m going to enjoy the showman/champion’s comeback.

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9 Comments: Orlando Magic getting Jason Williams and ’White Chocolate’

Posted by
hilmar1911
on 09.8.2009

lol yaahh boi you really crack me up $\1$ anyway..how you been, how’s your mothers cheek progressing after you kissed her with that mouth?? Let me know $\1$ .

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Posted by
yahh boi
on 08.30.2009

ya know id like ta argue wit yall especially this "hilmar1911" faggit but they aint no need too... juss wait till da season starts and we see da real j-will....then well see whose right bitch... .

Posted by
PC
on 08.30.2009

These moves can ultimately make the Magic champions or, make them fall off the podium. I hope its the first, that VC does what Shaq reckons and runs the show, that Ba-------can fit in well as a starter and that J-Will can provide solid minutes. But you gotta see the flipside too, it is possible that they get the shoot-aholic VC and a J-Will that they waive before he eats his christmas dinner. .

Posted by
Snika
on 08.28.2009

I will say this, the Magic were smart to go out and get a proven veteran PG that won’t battle Jameer for his spot. Rafer was honestly too good, they couldn’t figure out if the team would be better with Jameer or Rafer running the show. .

Posted by
Biggz
on 08.28.2009

I think he’s a good back-up.. I hated that we lost Lee but we got VC.. So now we have concistant 4th qrt scoring.. The nba should be exciting this year.. It should be a nice toss-up for the championship.. Even though I’m a Magic fan it will be hard to repeat what we did this year.. But I hoping for the best.. .

Posted by
O.Sandor
on 08.28.2009

Hi, thanks for the comments. Perhaps, I’m a touch over-excited because I’m a fan. However, hilmar1911, even with Shaq and Wade, J-WIll was still a solid point guard on a world champion team. After all, look how Miami did with Chalmers last year: they didn’t advance past the first round. So I think you are understating his worth. Hi Snika, I’m hoping for the odd highlight but I get that J-Will is more of a substance signing to fill a couple roles off the bench. I do like some of Orlando’s move this year, but I also believe Boston and Cleveland past them this summer. Thanks for reading and commenting! .

Posted by
Snika
on 08.28.2009

This is a very minor addition, yet neccesary. Without Rafer and C Lee, they are missing some good guard shooting. He will fill that void, and takeover the backup PG duties. But trust me, white chocalate days are over, he won’t sell more tickets, and there won’t be many behind-the-back off-the-elbow passes. The Bass, VC, and Barnes pick-ups will prove to be more important pick-ups. .

Posted by
hilmar1911
on 08.28.2009

LOL way to kiss some jwill ass...and did we see all that when he was in miami with wade and shaq?? uuhmm...NO..how the hell can you get so overecstatic over j will signing with the magic?? :S .

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