He also notes that “things you like and dislike change daily,” which Bosh says makes it “impossible almost to not only predict the future but predict your feelings” when free agency is still more than four months away.
Bosh, though, did have some encouraging words for the Raptors’ edgy fan base to balance out the open-to-interpretation nature of those quotes when he sat down Thursday to tape an interview for ESPN Radio’s “Meet The All-Stars” show that airs Saturday night at 6 p.m.
First Bosh scoffed at folks who think he’s already made his decision to leave the league’s only Canadian franchise.
“He’s gone, it’s over, it’s done,” Bosh said in a mocking tone.
Then Bosh revealed that he’s not necessarily interested in playing anywhere that he’s not the clear-cut franchise player.
“That’s a good question,” Bosh said when asked by ESPN The Magazine’s Ric Bucher if he’s bothered by the widespread perception that he’s determined to follow either LeBron James or Dwyane Wade by signing on with one of the teams they choose starting July 1.
“It’s funny you say that, because I was thinking about it. I was just looking at what people say and it’s like, ‘Chris is going to go here and play with him or this, this and that.’ I’m like, ‘Wait a minute.’ I feel like I should be built around. And maybe that’s just my ego talking, but I feel that I’m a very good player in this league and I’m only going to get better. So … maybe we should be getting somebody [in Toronto].”
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So you have to look at teams who dont have a star where he can be the man still. Who is that. New York? He isnt going there to be a rebuilding team and have maybe a FA sign there. Doesnt go with the notion of him being the franchise player. The Bulls? Well Derrick Rose is becoming a star and that could be a possible destination but you have to look at something.
Rose
Hinrich/Henry
Deng/Johnson
Bosh/Gibson
Noah
team has no one to spread the floor. They would have huge problems IMO. Might be solid defensively and rebounding wise but they would struggle IMO with the lack of outside shooting. If someone doubles Bosh who does he kick it out too? Derrick Rose is the best 3 point shooter there... Weve seen Bosh plays he relies on spacing on the floor so how can he do anything if teams just pack the paint like Utah did last night against him. Calderon wasnt able to burn them and they continued doing it it would be the same thing IMO.
Also he isnt leaving 30 million on the table. No sane person would leave 30 million on the table to play with another team when you likely wont see 30 million again with the new CBA looming around the corner. Now he needs the Raptors then to agree to a S&T to get him there and that would take Gibson + Picks + Maybe Johnson. Then you look at that team and its one injury away from being in the lottery, why would you go there?
The ONLY team i see as a possible destination that could sign Bosh outright. Is the New Jersey Nets. They would have Wall/Lee/Harris Trade/Bosh/Lopez. Thats a complete team and Bosh can be the man there.
Then you have what Toronto has to offer CB.
1) The most money,
2) close friends (Jack and could sign Powell),
3) franchise player, face of the country with Sundin + Halladay gone,
4) have 10 million in expiring contracts to use in a trade 5) the ability to use the MLE this summer to improve the team
5) BC has always tried to make the team better for Bosh what has Miami done for Wade? Look at the amount of moves BC made to try and accompany CB while Riley sat on his ass and did nothing.
6) Young players with potential, Derozan + Belinelli + Weems + Johnson all have good potential and Derozan can develop into a good wing player but not someone who will take the spotlight off Bosh, he would be a Robin to Bosh.
7) Bosh is 26, he isnt starving for a ring. He should look at Carter and T-Mac and how much winning they had after leaving Toronto. Did they ever win a ring, no.
8) CBs dad told Chris to resign in Toronto, its the best for him (att all-star weekend in Dallas)
9) CB loves the city said he couldnt wait to get back to Toronto (when he was in Dallas)
10) BC said the roster wont be the same when CB has to make his decision. meaning hes going to make moves to accompany him so why would you want that. You have a GM that always tries to build around you vs Riley who sits there and is hoping to sign a max FA which he probably will but he hasnt done anything to help Wade out so far.
Personally as much as this losing streak hurts. If we make the playoffs which is going to be hard because:
raptors next 3: Denver (home), Bobcats (away), Miami (away)
Bulls next 3: Miami (home), New Jersey (home), Pistons (away)
so its going to be a dog fight but lets see what we can do. The playoffs are a second season and maybe everyone will have a clean slate and their confidence back. Thats what this team needs again their confidence. If this team can beat a good team like Denver/Utah IMO it would do wonders for them. Thats what we need to get back to where we were in the season. Do we beat Cleveland, no likely not. However next year we have trade assets, our team if Bosh stayed could potentially be better than any team he would want to sign with as a FA.
What do you think?
