One of the biggest issues that have plagued the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Finals has been the "Four" position.
We've all learned by now that Stan Van Gundy loves the three-pointer. However, Otis Smith made it clear he wanted some more inside presence by inviting Brandon Bass to the team.
But what Otis Smith didn't realize was that he created the most awkward situation ever. It was like inviting a Coldplay fan to a hip-hop party, and then abandoning them.
Yes, it's that bad.
The 4-1 setup is starting to get easier to pick apart, especially by elite teams.
The Lakers beat it in '08-'09, and the '10 Celtics did it again; even though Otis brought over Brandon Bass, it stayed the same. Ryan Anderson was the backup, simply because he fit in the system as a three-point shooter.
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Article written by C.J. Myles
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