On the latest episode of The HoopsHype Podcast, Alex Kennedy was joined by Orlando Magic general manager John Hammond. They discussed:
0:30: The Chris Paul trade to the Houston Rockets.
1:15: How stars teaming up and forming super-teams has affected how he does his job.
2:00: What attracted him to the Magic GM job.
2:45: The front office staff that Orlando has assembled and how they’ll work together.
3:30: Drafting Jonathan Isaac with the sixth overall pick and how he fits in Orlando.
4:50: Whether he’ll continue pursuing long, versatile players like he did with the Milwaukee Bucks.
6:40: Thoughts on second-round pick Wesley Iwundu and what he’ll bring to the team.
7:25: Are the Magic focused on rebuilding and developing players or trying to win now?
9:00: With several super-teams around the NBA right now, is building for several years down the road smarter?
10:30: How he discovered Giannis Antetokounmpo when he was with the Bucks.
13:05: The value of putting veterans around a young core and whether he’ll try to do that in Orlando.
14:20: How does this offseason’s activity so far compare to other years?
15:50: A typical day for him leading up to free agency.
16:50: How aggressive will the Magic be in free agency and in trade discussions next week?
18:20: Is anyone on the team is untouchable?
19:15: Thoughts on Aaron Gordon, Elfrid Payton and Mario Hezonja.
21:55: How do you plan on using Orlando’s G-League team?
23:00: Lessons he learned from his time with Milwaukee that he can use in Orlando.
24:20: The Magic struggled offensively last year. What steps will be taken to turn the offense around?
25:45: The best part of being a GM and the most challenging part of the job.
27:55: What advice would you give to someone who hopes to work in an NBA front office?
28:40: Does Orlando’s nice weather and lack of state income tax help when it comes to pursuing free agents?
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