"Those magic changes" Magic has always held a fascination for humanity. The idea that supernatural forces can change our reality has captured our imagination for centuries. Whether it is in the form of spells, potions, or enchantments, magic has been woven into countless stories, myths, and legends. One of the most intriguing aspects of magic is its ability to transform ideas. It can take a simple thought and turn it into something extraordinary. Magic has the power to inspire, to ignite our creativity, and to open our minds to new possibilities.
Magic has the power to inspire, to ignite our creativity, and to open our minds to new possibilities. It can challenge our preconceived notions and push us to think outside of the box. But how does this transformation occur? How do our ideas go through the alchemical process of being touched by magic and emerge in a new and enchanting form? The answer lies in the interplay between our imagination and the forces of the supernatural.
Zavier Simpson Is Probably Due A Return To The NBA
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - APRIL 06: Zavier Simpson #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives past Jared . [+] Butler #13 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 06, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
Contrary to popular perception, there exists no such thing as a mid-season sign-by date in the NBA. Players can be signed at any point up to and including the last day of the regular season.
The confusion around there potentially being such a date stems from a misunderstanding of the relevance of 1st March in the NBA's calendar. That date represents a waive-by date, rather than a sign-by date; put simply, if a player is on an NBA roster by the close of business on 1st March, that team is the only one they can play for in the postseason. But there is no date by which players must be signed to be eligible for the NBA playoffs, other than the final day of the regular season (i.e. before they start). And if a team is lottery-bound, that point is moot anyway.
Players can therefore be signed in March and April, then, and they often are. These past two weeks alone, Kobi Simmons, Moses Brown, DaQuan Jeffries, Jay Scrubb, Gabe York, a much-improved Luka Samanic, Xavier Sneed, D.J. Augustin, Jarrell Brantley, Eugene Omoruyi, Shaq Harrison and Skylar Mays have all signed back into the NBA, and in all but two of those cases (Augustin and Brantley), the players concerned were coming from the G-League.
Perhaps, though, there is room for one more.
Michigan Wolverines graduate Zavier Simpson has long had NBA interest, and also has some NBA experience. Down the stretch of the 2021-22 season, the ragtag and thoroughly uncompetitive Oklahoma City Thunder called him up from their affiliate, the Blue, with whom he had spent the majority of the previous two seasons, and not just played him in the final four games of the year, but started him. Across those four contests, Simpson averaged 11.0 points and 7.3 assists per game, and did a fairly commendable job of making a unit that looked like they had never played together - because they hadn't - into a passable NBA team.
Making others better is the core of Simpson's game. He is a pass-first point guard, and one who really throws a mean hook pass - in the pick-and-roll, he is always probing, hitting spotters and cutters, and looking for a better shooting option than himself at all times.
More impressive than his hook passes, though, are his hook shots. This is not something you would normally say about a 6'0 point guard - not perhaps since the days of Mark Jackson's sort-of-floater-sort-of-hook attempts has such a shot been a staple of one so small at these high levels. Yet Simpson has, bizarrely, made something of a name and career for himself for dropping hooks from the edge of the lane, like a man a foot taller than him 25 years ago might have done.
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Amy Danise EditorOf course, Simpson's NBA candidacy today, just as it was this time last year when the Thunder called him up, is not based on a novelty. With averages on the G-League season of 16.8 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game for the Orlando Magic's affiliate team, Lakeland, on a much-improved true shooting percentage of .611%, he has put himself towards the top of the ball-handlers call-up list.
Simpson's size, though, is also what is keeping him out of the league. One so small will only ever be a one-position defender, and while he has good hands and applies a lot of pressure on opposing point guards, he offers little to no discouragement when switched onto someone bigger.
Similarly, although his three-point shooting has improved to 47.4% this season, it comes on a limited number of shot attempts, and it is hard to find a shot profile for Simpson against NBA defences that will made him a replacement-level offensive player. Just as this was a problem for players such as Phil Pressey before him, the fact that Simpson is not an elite shooter or athlete is going to only compound the size disadvantage; as fun and occasionally useful as the hook shots are, they will still represent a win for the defence were he to take them in an NBA game. And if he does not take them in NBA games, then his limited package becomes even more so.
Nevertheless, this is the final week of the NBA regular season. This is the time for the teams that know they will not win the title this season - which is most of them - to try out potential young pieces. With his game management, excellent passing ability, patience and vision, Simpson has a pure point guard's game, and he has put in the production at the level directly below the NBA that few others can rival. And if during his audition he also adds some novelty value, that can only be an added bonus.
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Imagination is the fuel that powers magic. It allows us to dream, to envision alternative realities, and to conceive of things that have never been seen before. When we combine our imagination with the energy of magic, amazing things can happen. Ideas become tangible, concepts come to life, and worlds are born. Furthermore, magic has the ability to break down barriers and dissolve limitations. It can free our minds from the constraints of logic and practicality, allowing us to explore new territories and expand our horizons. With magic, we can delve into the realm of the impossible and create something truly extraordinary. However, it is important to remember that magic is not a tool to be taken lightly. It can be a force for good or evil, depending on how it is wielded. Just as magic can transform ideas for the better, it can also twist them into something dark and dangerous. Like any power, it is crucial to handle it responsibly and with caution. In conclusion, the magic of transformation is a captivating aspect of the supernatural world. It has the power to change our ideas, our perspectives, and our realities. Whether it is used in tales of fantasy or in our own lives, magic has the ability to revolutionize the way we think and engage with the world around us. So let our imagination run wild and embrace the magic that can bring about those incredible changes..
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