Masai/Leiweke Press Conference (Recap P31, Video P40)

StMikes31 · Post #621 » by **StMikes31** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 5:54 pm

I like how Masai got mad today and said "I'm on the hotseat" (in reference to his BC relationship)

This guy is doing his own thing and has a big bad boss in Leiweke to set him straight if he comes off the path.

22haytham22 · Post #622 » by **22haytham22** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 5:55 pm

TL keeps bringing up Wiggins name as the future of Canada Basketball and says we want to rebrand Canada basketball with possible name change and rebrand image and that he and MU have a clear path as to what they want to do...this just sounds a tank to me

StMikes31 · Post #623 » by **StMikes31** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 5:55 pm

And1Skip wrote:
vini_vidi_vici wrote:TL on TSN radio right now..

LOL doesn't say "tank" here but instead, "reboot" b/c he probably realized he shouldn't had said that publicly

I don't think he gives a shi**

dTox · Post #624 » by **dTox** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 5:56 pm

Reignman wrote:So after hearing things thus far I get the impression that we'll be upgrading the bench with young talent and the one major trade will be Bargs.

I didn't get the tank impression from MU, seems he does like some of the pieces (I'm guessing the starters).

We'll see how this all shakes down as the moves comes through but if the above happens, I'd be good with that for now as a start and see how things progress.

I don't see that at all, as MikeM pointed out

MikeM wrote:He's on with Sid right now.

He said we have 3 directions:

Rebuild and then he specifically said "tank it".

A major trade.

A combination of both. "rebuilding on the fly".

Ujiri is deciding which way to go.

I see this starting lineup getting blown up regardless of which path they take (based on the 3 options provided), and another hint was dropped few weeks ago when TL publicly admitted this team is more than 1 or 2 moves away from being good, hinting at a major shake up.

StMikes31 · Post #625 » by **StMikes31** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 5:56 pm

22haytham22 wrote:TL keeps bringing up Wiggins name as the future of Canada Basketball and says we want to rebrand Canada basketball with possible name change and rebrand image and that he and MU have a clear path as to what they want to do...this just sounds a tank to me

I guess his meeting with Stern earlier insisted that "If you tank, we will give you Wiggins" :lol:

22haytham22 · Post #626 » by **22haytham22** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 5:57 pm

Has a great relationship with Magic Johnson and he says Toronto is on the right path to build that image and brand and players know there is a new era in Toronto...TL is blown away with the ppl they have got and are getting in management and will get noticed by a lot of players

dTox · Post #627 » by **dTox** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 5:58 pm

Sorry guys but can anyone do a quick summary of TL's interview on Tim/Sid, it would be much much appreciated by those sitting at work

22haytham22 · Post #628 » by **22haytham22** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 5:59 pm

TL said Kobe told him Toronto is his favorite place to come to

And1Skip · Post #629 » by **And1Skip** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 5:59 pm

"Kobe Bryant says Toronto is his favorite city to visit no matter how cold it is"

Reignman · Post #630 » by **Reignman** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 6:00 pm

StMikes31 wrote:
Reignman wrote:So after hearing things thus far I get the impression that we'll be upgrading the bench with young talent and the one major trade will be Bargs.

I didn't get the tank impression from MU, seems he does like some of the pieces (I'm guessing the starters).

We'll see how this all shakes down as the moves comes through but if the above happens, I'd be good with that for now as a start and see how things progress.

Man just stop.

Stop what? That's my opinion on what's going to happen.

But you've convinced yourself we'll be tanking for Wiggins and I get that, good for you. Just don't cry on here when it doesn't happen. Well, you can cry all you want, just don't be surprised if it doesn't happen.

RaptorNews · Post #631 » by **RaptorNews** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 6:00 pm

Im getting goosebumps thinking of a complete destruction of this roster

kingkao · Post #632 » by **kingkao** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 6:00 pm

Things are looking up! Raptors will tank for Wiggins. Stern will give us the lottery. Raptors change name to the Huskies. Huskies draft Wiggins. All-star game in Toronto for 2016 where Wiggins wins the dunk competition. SWEET!

Dr Positivity · Post #633 » by **Dr Positivity** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 6:01 pm

TL sounds like a guy on a **** mission. Remove the garbage 8th seed > all past of the Raptors, turn them into a championship contender

MEDIC · Post #634 » by **MEDIC** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 6:01 pm

TL: I don't believe in trying to win the lottery.

Uses Denver as a model of success that wasn't lottery bound.

22haytham22 · Post #635 » by **22haytham22** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 6:02 pm

TL said he can't create a gameplan with ping pong balls...says next year is a great draft and has 6 players that you can build around and you need to collect assets...we dont need to win the lottery, we need pieces simple as that...

Reignman · Post #636 » by **Reignman** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 6:04 pm

dTox wrote:
Reignman wrote:So after hearing things thus far I get the impression that we'll be upgrading the bench with young talent and the one major trade will be Bargs.

I didn't get the tank impression from MU, seems he does like some of the pieces (I'm guessing the starters).

We'll see how this all shakes down as the moves comes through but if the above happens, I'd be good with that for now as a start and see how things progress.

I don't see that at all, as MikeM pointed out

Sure, I'll believe it when I see it. The kids on this board are on a wishful-thinking binge. I'm certain the content owners (Bell/Rogers) want some playoff ball and since we're so close, money talks and bull walks.

The odds of a full tank are slim to none, mark my words. We'll likely get an upgraded bench and a Bargs trade. Outside of that I'd be surprised if we even upgraded one starting position.

Mr.Raptorsingh · Post #637 » by **Mr.Raptorsingh** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 6:04 pm

Here's what I think: I think they are planning to go young, and whether that leads to losses or not, they are going to sink and swim with a critical mass of young talent.

Reignman · Post #638 » by **Reignman** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 6:05 pm

MEDIC wrote:TL: I don't believe in trying to win the lottery.

Uses Denver as a model of success that wasn't lottery bound.

LOL, and there goes the tank-brigades hopes/dreams in one flush.

Wo1verine · Post #639 » by **Wo1verine** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 6:05 pm

Reignman wrote:
dTox wrote:
Reignman wrote:So after hearing things thus far I get the impression that we'll be upgrading the bench with young talent and the one major trade will be Bargs.

I didn't get the tank impression from MU, seems he does like some of the pieces (I'm guessing the starters).

We'll see how this all shakes down as the moves comes through but if the above happens, I'd be good with that for now as a start and see how things progress.

I don't see that at all, as MikeM pointed out

Sure, I'll believe it when I see it. The kids on this board are on a wishful-thinking binge. I'm certain the content owners (Bell/Rogers) want some playoff ball and since we're so close, money talks and bull walks.

The odds of a full tank are slim to none, mark my words. We'll likely get an upgraded bench and a Bargs trade. Outside of that I'd be surprised if we even upgraded one starting position.

Like Dagger, you're always wrong.

BIG match · Post #640 » by **BIG match** » Tue Jun 4, 2013 6:05 pm

kingkao wrote:Things are looking up! Raptors will tank for Wiggins. Stern will give us the lottery. Raptors change name to the Huskies. Huskies draft Wiggins. All-star game in Toronto for 2016 where Wiggins wins the dunk competition. SWEET!

What a way to set yourself up for dissappointment