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The Official 2006/2007 Toronto Raptors & NBA Thread
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| slingshot |
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.....
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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 |
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| EvilTree |
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! |
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| Frenchie |
Roster looks prety fresh.
Could go far, but hey...I say that every year. |
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| MarkT |
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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| slingshot |
| quote: | 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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| EvilTree |
| quote: | 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.
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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. |
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| EvilTree |
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. |
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| EvilTree |
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 |
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| slingshot |
that game was stressful.
woke my entire family up yelling at the tv. |
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| EvilTree |
| quote: | 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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| slingshot |
| quote: | Originally posted by EvilTree
LOL
You still think Mitchell should be fired? ;) |
hahahaha
did i say that?
:p |
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| Bassi77 |
| did anyone watch the Kings v.s. Wizards on thursday? it was really good game :D |
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