SI: Darko Third Most Disappointing Player

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">[IMGL]http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006_images/nba.rankings/darko.milicic.jpg[/IMGL]Darko Milicic
Overall, Darko has played better this season than in 2005-06. He's outplayed the guy to whom he was needlessly losing minutes earlier in the year (Tony Battie), and he's still only 21. But these facts don't go far toward explaining away what should have been a breakout year for the Magic forward. Per 40 minutes, Milicic is averaging 13.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks -- solid numbers -- but a step back from the 14.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.9 blocks per 40 he gave the Magic for 30 games last season. Throw in the often listless play, and the idea that the 20-year-old Darko is currently outplaying the 21-year-old version, and you've got yourself a disappointing season.</div>
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I wish we would start him and give him 30 minutes every night. He was playing good then.

 

Would Magic fans rather have Darko or their 2007 first rounder?

 

<div class="quote_poster">MrJ Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Would Magic fans rather have Darko or their 2007 first rounder?</div>

Darko. Now I don't know what our record is going to be at the end of the season, but the pick that the Pistons end up with is most likely going to be worse than Darko.

BTW, Darko had 18/10 off the bench tonight, along with 3 blocks and 3 steals. Opposed to Battie's 3 points and 2 rebounds...

 

What kind of deal do you see him getting?

 

7-10 million/yr for 4-6 years

 

No less than 8 million and likely no more than Kaman's deal.

START DARKO NOW DAMMIT.

 

Darkos gonna be a stud, Mark my words.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Detroit Madness Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Darkos gonna be a stud, Mark my words.</div>

Solid player, but stud .. I think not.

 

The Magic staff has done a good job of keeping Darko's value low in order to sign him at a lesser price. Look for him to shine once he extends his contract.