[新聞] Turkoglu excited about new opportunity
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只節錄了和 Turkoglu 有關的部份。我們用了六年三千八百萬簽下了
Turkoglu。總管 Weisbrod 認為這個價碼十分值得，而 Turkoglu 將
會展現出他的價值。倘若已進行四次踝關節手術的 Hill 能夠健康回
到球場上的話， Weisbrod 希望這是一個錦上添花的部份，而不是將
希望完全放在 Hill 的身上。
最後那一段說明了 Dwight Howard為什麼沒有參加上一場比賽的原因。
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Considering the Shaq/Kobe ruckus, Hedo Turkoglu joined the
Magic quietly. Needing cap space to sign Manu Ginobili,
Bruce Bowen and Brent Barry, San Antonio withdrew its
qualifying offer to Turkoglu.
He went from restricted to unrestricted free agent and
signed a six-year deal with the Magic that will pay him just
under $38 million over the length of the contract. Orlando
now has a 24-year-old small forward to groom. Turkoglu has
averaged 7.9 per game and 3.7 rebounds over four NBA seasons.
"It feels great to be in Orlando," said Turkoglu, who came
to Las Vegas to meet with the Magic and sign his new deal.
"This is a great opportunity for me, and it gives new life
to my career."
At 6 feet 10, he brings the size and skill the Magic sought
at small forward. He is used to winning, having played with
the Sacramento Kings and San Antonio Spurs . But he has been
inconsistent in the past and severely lost confidence two
years ago with the Kings.
Magic General Manager John Weisbrod wants to identify young
players just as they are about to reach their full potential.
Though Turkoglu's numbers might not suggest he's worth the
money, Weisbrod said he believes he will prove to be.
"We definitely think that way," Weisbrod said. "We try and
get guys before their apex. The best teams get guys before
their apex."
The Magic say they hope their new running, open-court style
will suit Turkoglu, who played well in San Antonio but was
used more as a shooter. The signing also gives Orlando
insurance in case small forward Grant Hill cannot return
from a fourth ankle surgery.
"If Grant's healthy, it's a bonus -- that's the way we want
to approach it," Weisbrod said. "If Grant's not healthy, we
don't want to feel like we're dead in the water."
Weisbrod spent some time talking with Turkoglu and his agent,
Lon Babby, about his role and minutes. Weisbrod only
promised that Turkoglu would be an important player, whether
he starts or comes off the bench. He also said that, if Hill
is healthy, minutes for both players can be found because
they're so versatile (多功能的). Turkoglu can play both
forward spots and some shooting guard. Hill can play all
three perimeter positions.
"I think, if Grant is healthy and feeling good, he's going
to play normal minutes and normal time," Weisbrod said when
asked if Hill would be limited. "I just want Grant's return
to be the icing on the cake."
Turkoglu was one of many players who have been offered
surprisingly long and lucrative contracts this summer.
Weisbrod said he thinks Turkoglu got what he deserves,
considering a market in which every average big man or
promising wing player is receiving $30 million to $40 million.
"Signing Hedo was good value," Weisbrod said. "A lot of guys,
in my mind, are getting overpaid."
The Magic began play in the Reebok Vegas Summer League on
Wednesday. No. 1 pick Dwight Howard was excused to accept the
Gatorade national high school player of the year award in
Los Angeles and to attend the ESPY Awards. He is due to
arrive in Las Vegas this morning.
Jerry Brewer can be reached at jbrewer2@orlandosentinel.com
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