Why is Jamario Moon so hyped up?
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Why is Jamario Moon so hyped up?
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Why is Jamario Moon so hyped up?
...he's currently #3 in the Rookie Rankings on NBA.com, but only averaging 8.1 PPG in 28.5 MPG. What's the big deal?
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pr0wler wrote:...he's currently #3 in the Rookie Rankings on NBA.com, but only averaging 8.1 PPG in 28.5 MPG. What's the big deal?
Scoring isn't the only measure of a player's effectiveness; he's been a very good rebounder and defender for us and is, of course, and athletic and exciting finisher.
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Heh, yes, another example of NBA.com's never-ending quest to hype Raptors players...
If you look at those rankings, it's fairly clear that Moon and Scola rate highly because they are starting on good teams; Yi and Jeff Green are well down on the totem pole, and I suspect that is partially because both Seattle and Milwaukee have struggled mightily.
If you look at those rankings, it's fairly clear that Moon and Scola rate highly because they are starting on good teams; Yi and Jeff Green are well down on the totem pole, and I suspect that is partially because both Seattle and Milwaukee have struggled mightily.

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miller31time wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
I heard ESPN loves em' too. That 1 nationally televised game was awful generous.
I know, we're really overexposed at this point. From what I hear, depending on the match-up, our playoff games might even by featured on the crawl at the bottom of the screen, while ESPN shows re-runs of slalom skiing.
Unless of course we play Cleveland in the first round, in which case our players might be seen in the periphery of camera shots.

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On a team with as many very capable shooters as the Raptors, the fact that he's on the floor for that many minutes is a testament to his contributions elsewhere.
He's not a scorer, so that might be why he seems overrated. His contributions come from everywhere else. For a rookie, he's a great defender.
Among Rookies:
-2nd in rebounds
-2nd in blocks
-1st in steals
Yeah, so he doesn't shoot the highest percentages but hey--Durant is at the top of the list
He's not a scorer, so that might be why he seems overrated. His contributions come from everywhere else. For a rookie, he's a great defender.
Among Rookies:
-2nd in rebounds
-2nd in blocks
-1st in steals
Yeah, so he doesn't shoot the highest percentages but hey--Durant is at the top of the list

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His name is Jamario Moon, that's why. Jamario. Moon. Imagine yourself with that name... jealous? Thought so. He's also the best thing to happen to Toronto since Pape Sow. Lol @ whoever said Vince Carter.
Note: I'm not comparing Jamario to Pape as that would be a disgrace to the omnipotent, shapeshifting divine being that is Pape Sow.
Note: I'm not comparing Jamario to Pape as that would be a disgrace to the omnipotent, shapeshifting divine being that is Pape Sow.