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The Official 2008-2009 NBA/Toronto Raptors Discussion Thread (pg. 19)
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| infinity HiGH |
We could've had Brandon Roy instead  |
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| MarkT |
Hubie Brown was one of the guys I was thinking about. There's one in Boston or L.A...fuk, I can't remember.
I think Bosh is frustrated with sometimes being the only guy on the court busting his ass on every play. I don't know if the change to Triano is *that* big of a deal...but I do think he's challenging the rest of the team to step up with a "if you guys don't try, why the should I" demeanour and maybe challenging the GM to make something happen too.
if that's true, it sure worked last night, lol. Kapono was stellar, Jermaine played with a chip on his shoulder, Moon showed flashes of what he brought to the team last year, and Jose's double double + setting the franchise record for consecutive FT = forgetting about TJ (and his 4 points) for a while.
Let's see if they carry that energy forward against Jersey and smack down Carter this time :\ |
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| Invasionmix |
| quote: | Originally posted by MarkT
Hubie Brown was one of the guys I was thinking about. There's one in Boston or L.A...fuk, I can't remember.
I think Bosh is frustrated with sometimes being the only guy on the court busting his ass on every play. I don't know if the change to Triano is *that* big of a deal...but I do think he's challenging the rest of the team to step up with a "if you guys don't try, why the should I" demeanour and maybe challenging the GM to make something happen too.
if that's true, it sure worked last night, lol. Kapono was stellar, Jermaine played with a chip on his shoulder, Moon showed flashes of what he brought to the team last year, and Jose's double double + setting the franchise record for consecutive FT = forgetting about TJ (and his 4 points) for a while.
Let's see if they carry that energy forward against Jersey and smack down Carter this time :\ |
+1
I actually enjoyed watching last night's game. Finally Kapono is doing what he's getting paid to do. And the rise of Joey Graham! :D We better beat the nets after that embarassing lost few weeks ago. |
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| MarkT |
| quote: | Originally posted by infinity HiGH
We could've had Brandon Roy instead |
it hurts so much to look back at draft boards. At least Bargnani has a chance to develop (former #1 picks like Bogut and Kwame Brown are just now starting to adjust and payoff).
but yeah...Roy or Rudy Gay would have been nice :\ |
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| MarkT |
Vince Carter...0 for 13 and -32 on the night as the Raps smoke the Nets.
omg, that was fun to watch, haha. |
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| Sly_Guy |
they won, but with big gaps in important areas of the game.
The plugged the paint, but they're still giving up the outside. Still getting out rebounded. And the switches are aweful, JO cannot be left on any point guard. Any team with good shooters and ball movement is gonna kill us. |
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| MarkT |
perimeter D is still a major issue. a LOT of open looks were given up with the Nets just having a terrible shooting night.
It was nice to see the Raps driving to the basket instead of settling for shots...and Kapono is playing with an energy that is awesome. His pull up three is something to watch...smooooth. Calderon's D was MUCH improved this game too.
hopefully this win at least motivates the team after some tough loses. Raps still need to make a move if this lineup doesn't gel. Bosh and JO are still not on the same page. They should be owning the boards! |
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| Porky |
| quote: | Originally posted by MarkT
but yeah...Roy or Rudy Gay would have been nice :\ |
weak weak draft when gay/roy are the best picks
i wonder how the draft with lebron/carmelo/wade/bosh will rank after their careers are said and done. might be even comparable to the 84 draft which had Hakeem/MJ/Barkley/Stockton |
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| slingshot |
Saw this today...
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_a...able_via_trade/
I wonder if the Raps can somehow swing a trade to get Thomas for next to nothing...maybe a pick from next years draft and one of their swingmen? For some reason I think he'd fit in well here coming off the bench. He has that athleticism that the team so desperately needs. |
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| SuperJimbo |
| This TSN2 dispute is ridiculous and annoying. This Raptors season continues to frustrate on every level. |
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| slingshot |
| The Raps are probably the worst team in the NBA right now. They just can't seem to do anything right on the floor. |
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| MarkT |
| quote: | Originally posted by SuperJimbo
This TSN2 dispute is ridiculous and annoying. This Raptors season continues to frustrate on every level. |
apparently if you call in to Rogers to complain, they are issuing small credits.
it is indeed ridiculous. isn't it available with Bell, StarChoice, etc...just not Rogers? |
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