His inconsistency from anywhere outside of 12 feet made the opposing team dare Trevor to either shoot or dribble drive. This was the downfall for Trevor in my eyes. Not only could Trevor miss every shot from the outside, he could not dribble if his life depended on it. During the tail end of his rookie campaign, Trevor simply became a non-factor on the offensive side of the ball. Trevor Ariza’s rookie season came to an end with a mix of doubt and hope. Trevor had some serious problems with the fundamentals, and now the Knicks were bringing in Larry Brown to be the next head coach.

While some actually took this as a positive, I saw this as the end of the Trevor Ariza era in New York. Larry Brown hates youngsters, period. Larry Brown hates youngsters that can’t control the ball, and make the necessary open shots. See where I am going with this? You can easily assume what went down during the course of this season, and see why Trevor Ariza was shipped out to Orlando.

The Orlando Magic have picked up a 20-year-old athletic freak. This kid attended a nice college in UCLA, received some playing experience in New York, and has learned under a hall of fame coach. When all of these factors are put into effect, Trevor Ariza and the Orlando Magic have both made out here. Hopefully the Magic will be patient; the organization has to understand that Trevor has the tools and the mindset to be a successful NBA starter.

If I were the coaching staff, I would have Trevor solely focus on dribbling the basketball and shooting mid range jump shots. His defense could use some work, but his natural ability, and his size provides him with a solid foundation to become a nice defensemen rather easily. Magic fans, understand that Trevor will not flourish immediately; Trevor will occasionally bring the house down with a nice dunk, and then dribble the ball of his feet.

All I ask of you is to appreciate the fact that all you gave up for Trevor Ariza is that cancer Steve Francis. Aren’t you happy that disaster is gone?

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