NJNJ Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/ab/fullj.062a7fb414d19209fd6219046635dbae/062a7fb414d19209fd6219046635dbae-getty-90041112fm068_knicks_magic.jpg Don't get Marcin Gortat wrong: He wants more than anything to help the Orlando Magic win a title this season as Dwight Howard's back-up. But he told the Sentinel on Thursday that he eventually wants to move out of Howard's immense shadow. "I love the organization, but I'm not going to stay here being a back-up player and playing five minutes a game," Gortat said. "I hope people understand that. I know I can have a bigger role on another team." Except that this season he just started a new five-year contract with the Magic. Only a trade can provide a bigger role on another team. Perhaps Gortat's frustration should not come as a surprise. He was less than enthused when the Magic matched the Dallas Mavericks' offer of five years, $34-million this past summer for the restricted free agent from Poland. He likely would have been the Mavs' starting center. Gortat said he isn't delivering a play-me-or-trade-me-ultimatum, realizing his role could change quickly. He said he'll likely meet with coach Stan Van Gundy after the season to discuss his future and direct his agent, Guy Zucker, to talk with general manager Otis Smith. "I really don't think about this now. But at some point, I want to have the chance to sit down with coach Van Gundy and tell him how I feel and where I want to go with my career," Gortat said. "I'm 100 percent sure coach will understand and will do the right thing for me and the team. "My agent will talk to Otis. But it's too early to say anything." REST OF THE ARTICLE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xx. Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Of course hes not.. they signed him to that huge contract yet are barely playing him. Seems like the Magic wasted money the way they are managing him. He could have been happy right now with Dallas and been starting but the Magic were selfish and decided to keep him making him unhappy still as he was last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deestillballin Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Yes they were! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Of course hes not.. they signed him to that huge contract yet are barely playing him. Seems like the Magic wasted money the way they are managing him. He could have been happy right now with Dallas and been starting but the Magic were selfish and decided to keep him making him unhappy still as he was last year I bet we end up trading him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted December 4, 2009 Owner Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Under 16 minutes per game, just three shot attempts a night (on average)... Yeah, I'd be upset. Some will argue that Gortat is just as good of a defender as Dwight is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riot Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 I can understand why he's upset. But he's a great backup center, it's a compliment that we are spending a lot on him just to play 15mpg, I'm glad we didn't just let him go. He is not playing as well as he was last year though. He's even said that he's physically and mentally tired from playing non stop from the finals to playing with the Polish team to now. I love having him on the team, I don't feel so uneasy when he comes in for Dwight. I see us keeping him the whole season unless he gets disgruntled (don't see that happening) or if a good trade is presented to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 He should be getting at least 10 MPG, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 (edited) In the past 4 games he's played 6, 6, 8 and 6 minutes. A talented player like Gortat should be upset. Edited December 5, 2009 by Dash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Bargnani for Gortat let's do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Bargnani for Gortat let's do it. Gortat for Bosh, haha. Bosh makes way to much a year. What does Bargnani make a year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 How does bosh make too much? He is a top player. Bargnani is the one who makes way too much. He is still on his rookie deal now I believe but goes up to 10 mill or a bit less next year I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 How does bosh make too much? He is a top player. Bargnani is the one who makes way too much. He is still on his rookie deal now I believe but goes up to 10 mill or a bit less next year I think. I think Bosh is making close to 10 mil a year too, which is more than Gortats 5 mil, or else I'd love to do a Bosh trade. We get him for 1 year towards are champ run, you guys get a good big man, would be ideal. Sigh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damien Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Polish pride! They spend half an hour every day on the polish news talking about him, and those who live over in poland are getting pissed about his lack of play time as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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