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The Official 2006/2007 Toronto Raptors & NBA Thread

Well, the Raps began training camp yesturday with a completely revamped roster. There hasn't been this much excitement in Raptorland in years so let's see how this season turns out.....

Post all Raptor and NBA related discussion here....

Team Roster

NO. PLAYER POS. HT. WT. BORN COLLEGE

7 Andrea Bargnani F 6-10 225 Oct. 26, 1985
4 Chris Bosh FC 6-10 230 Mar. 24, 1984 Georgia Tech
8 Jose Calderon PG 6-3 210 Sep. 28, 1981
11 T.J. Ford PG 6-0 165 Mar. 24, 1983 Texas
15 Jorge Garbajosa F 6-9 245 null
14 Joey Graham GF 6-7 225 Jun. 11, 1982 Oklahoma State
43 Kris Humphries F 6-9 235 Feb. 5, 1985 Minnesota
20 Fred Jones SG 6-2 220 Mar. 11, 1979 Oregon
2 Darrick Martin PG 5-11 170 Mar. 6, 1971 UCLA
12 Rasho Nesterovic C 7-0 270 May 30, 1976
18 Anthony Parker SG 6-6 215 Jun. 19, 1975 Bradley
24 Morris Peterson GF 6-7 220 Aug. 26, 1977 Michigan State
10 Uros Slokar F 6-10 238 May 14, 1983
9 Pape Sow FC 6-10 250 Nov. 22, 1981 Cal State Fullerton
1 P.J. Tucker F 6-5 225 May 5, 1985 Texas


http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/teams/printSchedule?team=tor&season=2007

Man. It seems all my TV time is going to be taken up watching sports.

But yes. I have high hopes for the Raps this year. Maybe even 35 wins!

Roster looks prety fresh.

Could go far, but hey...I say that every year.

I am *hyped* for this season!

I boldly predict a 6th place finish in the conference...that's right...6th. I'll even take any even-money bet that they at least make the playoffs.

While I don't thin Bargnani will start, imagine how a big lineup of Bosh-Nesterovic-Bargnani is going to be a nightmare matchup for virtually every team in the league. Sick!

For the first time in Raptor history, there is DEPTH on this roster...we also have a pass-first, quick PG...and some serious athletes on the team. Defense is still a bit suspect with no premier shot blockers or crazy defenders, but their athleticism and quickness should compensate enough.

My pick for the player who will most surprise and impress everyone...Fred Jones.

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Originally posted by MarkT My pick for the player who will most surprise and impress everyone...Fred Jones.

I'm with you on this dude!

Can't wait to see some serious T.J Ford - Fred Jones hookups. I think these two will form a lethal backcourt combo....both of them are so quick and athletic.

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Originally posted by MarkT Defense is still a bit suspect with no premier shot blockers or crazy defenders, but their athleticism and quickness should compensate enough.

Last year same situation. Though maybe one year's worth of exp might help on D.

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My pick for the player who will most surprise and impress everyone...Fred Jones.

IMO Raps got a steal on this guy.

Looks like Jeff closed the other Raptors thread

Anyways, Raps win again. That's 5 out of last 7.
All against rather weak Eastern conference teams, but it's a sign that the Raps are putting it together and gelling well as a team.
Bargnani is definitely showing signs that he's worthy of a #1 pick. Garbajosa is showing he's a versatile player, doing a bit of everything well. Ford is dishing out assists like candy. Teams are getting better at stopping Bosh, but he still scores avg 20 pts and 10 rebounds every game.

Only player who's not doing well is Fred Jones... Hopefully he'll get over his slump soon.

Defence is still questionable. A lot of easy buckets given up against the Knicks.

Raps make clutch plays and win 2 on the road.

TJ Ford is on fire. First the buzzer beater to beat the Clippers Wed and tonight carried the Raps during OT and makes the assist to Bargnani who sinks the game winning bucket.

This is nice, and all without Bosh too

that game was stressful.

woke my entire family up yelling at the tv.

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Originally posted by slingshot that game was stressful. woke my entire family up yelling at the tv.

LOL

You still think Mitchell should be fired?

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Originally posted by EvilTree LOL You still think Mitchell should be fired?

hahahaha

did i say that?

did anyone watch the Kings v.s. Wizards on thursday? it was really good game

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Originally posted by slingshot hahahaha did i say that?

It was only last month that you said that comment

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Originally posted by Bassi77 did anyone watch the Kings v.s. Wizards on thursday? it was really good game

I'm seeing the Wizards and Raptors on Jan. 7, 07. Section 114 row C. Just left of the basket......should be interesting seats.

smitch for prezzzz!!

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Originally posted by ChemEnhanced I'm seeing the Wizards and Raptors on Jan. 7, 07. Section 114 row C. Just left of the basket......should be interesting seats.

awesome, have fun cheering on the Raptors

....like f*ck.

so stressed right now.

i cant believe the raps fucked that up....
worst shit ive ever seen
- carney

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Originally posted by slingshot ....like f*ck. so stressed right now.

Raps lost because they couldn't rebound.

Everything else was good esp 1st half and mistakes here and there, but that rebounding problem... Gah.

Oh, and some dude name Nowitzki who carried the Mavs. My God. He was draining turning around jumpers with a hand in his face all night long.

Plus that sick two handed jam on Bargnani that took the game out of the rookie.

And quite a few dodgey calls by the refs. I guess being an underdog sucks in NBA.

Good game.

Got a few white hairs but eh.

that was an annoying game.. i hate Dallas and Mark Cuban

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Originally posted by dnmr i cant believe the raps fucked that up.... worst shit ive ever seen - carney

seriously, fuck they played so well tho

6 wins out of 8! Only 3 wins below 500.

And another winnable game against the Jazz tomorrow.

Honestly, how many teams in NBA have a point guard combo like Ford and Calderon?

Bosh being out for 12 games may have been a blessing in disguise b/c Raps learned how to play without Bosh going 6-6. It means overall confidence is higher for the team to not rely on star player all the time.

What is up with Fred Jones? He's like the only Raptor to play very poorly.

Raps at #9 in Hollinger's ESPN Power Rankings...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/powerranking

^^^ I love the Raps lineup right now...but that's just ridiculous, lol.

It's nice to see Graham and Bargnani doing better and better...

Holy fuck watching the Raps is so damn unpredictable.

Honestly. They play so shitty against really shitty teams.

Thank goodness the Hornets ran out of gas in 4th quarter and Bosh again saves Raptors with some clutch plays by Calderon. Down 15pts mid 4th quarter and made a comeback.

I don't know why the Raps don't go inside. And pass the ball to Bosh every possession when jumpers don't work.

Next game fri against Celtics. Pierce may be back but another winnable game.

Last 11 games 8-3. One game away from .500

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