Watch out for the Raptors

Parasight · Post #21 » by **Parasight** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 5:04 am

I hate when Raptors fans make these kinds of threads in General. But I guess with our massive fanbase there was bound to be those who leak into the General forums, and spew the rabid nonsense that we so often haf to witness in our own team forum. Somedays you love being a Raptor fan, other days you hate it. I'd rather we just shut up, and act like the humble team we have on the floor playing for us. Oh well.

T-dot Raps · Post #22 » by **T-dot Raps** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 5:10 am

I find it funny how there are constantly threads on other teams, but when it involves the Raptors it's a no-no.

http://www.last.fm/user/DPF55 · Post #23 » by **Buck You** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 5:13 am

Does every Canadian number from greatest to least?

Bruvyman · Post #24 » by **Bruvyman** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 5:16 am

Seriously how you become a RealGM Royce? In all your 2000 posts didn't you learn not to go attention seeking on the General board? Do you need everyone else to give you and your team their approval? This topic is not thread worthy - Especially coming from a biased fan of the team that is the subject at hand. This whole thread reeks of insecurity.

NetsForce · Post #25 » by **NetsForce** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 5:18 am

peralta wrote:you are entitled to your own opinion...anyways can you elaborate more on which of the 2 out of the 3 reasons why you're not scared of them, also yes I do agree with the Rockets is a team to watch out for in the West....but in the East there is no other team to really look forward to...Im looking forward for the teams fighting out positions from Orlando down to the 8th spot...i dont think Boston or Detroit will budge out of their 1 and 2 spot

1. Jason Kapono -
He's a one-dimensional role player. He's a good zone buster and option on set plays, but you can't afford to play this guy big minutes because on defense he's exploitation city (and as we can all agree in the playoffs defense does matter).

2. Andrea Bargnani -
Bargnani is another weak defender but more than anything his weak rebounding has to be a major concern, if Moon is playing at the 3 that should help to offset Andrea's lack of production on the boards, but I think the other thing to take into account with Bargnani is that he's easily rattled and lives and dies with his outside shot. Shake up Bargnani's confidence and you're left with a Mark Blount with longer range...

*Not that I think that Bargnani will be the next Mark Blount, but at this point in his career when his confidence is down he tends to play like M-Blo...

Basically in Kapono and Bargnani the Raptors have a couple of one-trick role players, and at least in my opinion one-trick role players aren't enough of a reason to "fear" the Raptors or give them a significant edge over other teams they will face in the playoffs...

High 5 · Post #26 » by **High 5** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 5:21 am

You just predicted them to end the year where they're at right now. Not exactly "WATCH OUT!" worthy.

Bruvyman · Post #27 » by **Bruvyman** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 5:34 am

ReddBogutCharlieV wrote:Does every Canadian number from greatest to least?

umm.................... HUH?

TheRaptor! · Post #28 » by **TheRaptor!** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 6:43 am

I have no doubt we will get 3rd seed considering the teams left to play us.

50 + win team is very likely.

Huskies1947 · Post #29 » by **Huskies1947** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 6:52 am

ReddBogutCharlieV wrote:Does every Canadian number from greatest to least?

LOL... Does every cow go moo?

WesWesley · Post #30 » by **WesWesley** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 7:13 am

NetsForce wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Basically in Kapono and Bargnani the Raptors have a couple of one-trick role players, and at least in my opinion one-trick role players.

Kinda like Vince Carter... Except Vince Carter doesn't dunk anymore, so he's a no trick role player.

And Kapono at the MLE is a bad deal.

NetsForce · Post #31 » by **NetsForce** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 7:17 am

Wes_Wesley wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Kinda like Vince Carter... Except Vince Carter doesn't dunk anymore, so he's a no trick role player.

And Kapono at the MLE is a bad deal.

Exactly.

Patterns · Post #32 » by **Patterns** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 7:17 am

Raptors suck. We(Lakers) rolled them over on the second of a back to back game. Most of the Raptors play absolutely no defense and their best player is also a jump shooter.

They are the 4th best team in the East and that's not saying much at all because they won't make the playoffs in the West.

BlueLancerEvo · Post #33 » by **BlueLancerEvo** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 7:23 am

im not a raptor fan.
but this squad is built for today's nba.
gotta tip the hat off to coangelo.
even if they dont make a lot of noise this year , you can rest assured they will reload and make some nice under the radar moves.
bosh and bargnani , once fully developed, is gonna be similar to having KG and Dirk..

Ballings7 · Post #35 » by **Ballings7** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 7:28 am

Raptors aren't a title contender, lacking a couple things for that. But could definitely make noise in the playoffs. Their team play, depth, chemistry is solid.

This also better be a coincidence that this thread is made on the night of the Heat game.

Patterns · Post #37 » by **Patterns** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 7:30 am

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Ballings7 · Post #38 » by **Ballings7** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 7:33 am

Rated wrote:Namely a true center who can rebound, and a shooting guard that can be a go to guy when bosh is doubled/tripled.

Correct. Though also need a center that's a well-rounded interior defender. Altering shots at the rim a requirement.