RANDOM RAMBLINGS

Brian Hills' grind it out offense should continue to be successful against the weaker teams, the stronger teams won't have many problems countering it. It will be interesting to see how Keyon and Grant will fit into this style when they get back. Steve is showing everyone that he wants to be a smarter player and will do whatever is asked of him. It's been pretty obvious that we are more successful when he's playing off his natural instincts. The coaching staff needs to spend as much time as necessary with Dwight working on his short to moderate range shooting, low post moves and foul shooting if they want him to be all that he can be. Hanging out by the basket and trying to dunk all the time can only get you so far in this league unless your name is Shaq. No proof yet, but I believe picking up Dooling.who may return on Sunday shoul turn out to be one of the Magics' better aquisitions. Keyon came cheaply by todays' standards and will amp up both the offense and defense. Getting Bo back was another good move. His positive attitude and non stop hustle is infectious. Everyone is anticipating Cato having a good year since he's in his final year of his contract, but we all may be wrong. Even if he puts up decent numbers this year, would the Magic want to offer him the necessary six to nine million to re -sign him next season? I can't see that happening! The future is D-12 and whoever we choose to play alongside him. We should be looking to unload this expiring contract for a younger player that can be groomed along with Dwight. I truly believe that Pat Garrity and Stacey Augmon (when and if he returns) have outlived their usefullness to this team and we should be looking to improve at these spots. Other teams fearing pat's deadly 3 point shooting and thus spreading out their defense is way overhyped. Plasticmans'moves to the basket and vaulted defensive skills are a memory, not a fact.