Who should be a Raptor?

ATLTimekeeper · Post #1 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:53 pm

I've been thinking about Dumars' Pistons and the seasonal depression thread.

Toronto and Detroit are cold weather cities. Detroit is by most counts not a fun city to live in for young, wealthy athletes. Dumars builds his teams around character; tough physically and tough mentally. His greatest achievement is the no-star championship. Even as he flips the most recent version of the Pistons, he's got two high-priced free agents coming off the bench. The team plays hard, and, as has been discussed, doesn't use excuses.

In Toronto, there's the sense that it's difficult to attract and retain players, either because of the cold or because it's another country. Whether you agree with this or not, I think it's safe to say we've heard our fair share of players bitch about the cold. Twice we've turned the franchise over to a young star, catered to that star, signed their friends, etc. This isn't unheard of in the NBA, but it creates an interesting dynamic where the star basically has the franchise by the balls. This isn't to slag Bosh or Vince, but rather to point out that there's a successful form of basketball being played nearby that perhaps we'd be better off emulating.

Should we be taking a page from Dumars and embrace this city as an outpost, only the toughest cold weather players need apply?

Post #2 » by **Shaazzam** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:56 pm

Our new starting centre.

ATLTimekeeper · Post #3 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:59 pm

Shaazzam wrote:Our new starting centre.

Is that Marc Gasol?

Post #4 » by **Shaazzam** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:01 pm

LOL

Touche!

rarefind · Post #5 » by **rarefind** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:09 pm

getting marc gasol would be nice.

LiSTWithLani · Post #6 » by **LiSTWithLani** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:12 pm

To perhaps answer this post more appropriately, I agree. I think that's what the whole 'Euro' theme was by the way. I still think we'll eventually go after Danilo Galinari in the future, Hedo coming here this year, Barney, Calderon, Belinelli. Even a guy like Marc Gasol or Zaza would likely enjoy their time here. All that we need to attract players to join our team is to be a contender...

TheDunc · Post #7 » by **TheDunc** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:12 pm

A guy who was perfectly attainable that i wouldnt mind having is Gerald wallace. He plays defense and rebounds.He would compliment bosh and bargs perfectly.

balleramil · Post #8 » by **balleramil** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:14 pm

I should be a Raptor

vexen · Post #9 » by **vexen** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:25 pm

I'm not a huge fan of Euro players but two I would love to have are Luis Scola and Manu Ginobili .

beno · Post #10 » by **beno** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:27 pm

vexen wrote:I'm not a huge fan of Euro players but two I would love to have are Luis Scola and Manu Ginobili .

those guys aren't from europe ._.

gerrit4 · Post #11 » by **gerrit4** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:29 pm

beno wrote:
vexen wrote:I'm not a huge fan of Euro players but two I would love to have are Luis Scola and Manu Ginobili .

those guys aren't from europe ._.

Lol. They get that a lot.

gregdj · Post #12 » by **gregdj** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:31 pm

i believe they are up for the task

derrek · Post #13 » by **derrek** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:37 pm

Nene. Birdman. Marcus Camby.

Donlogic · Post #14 » by **Donlogic** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:42 pm

derrek wrote:Nene. Birdman. Marcus Camby.

Big fan of the Birdman. I would like to have Josh Smith, he scores, he rebounds and he blocks; Just an all round good player!

Indeed · Post #15 » by **Indeed** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:45 pm

Steve Nash

Double Y · Post #16 » by **Double Y** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:46 pm

Is there a third Gasol brother we can draft and sign?

Hit Em Up · Post #17 » by **Hit Em Up** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:48 pm

Lebron, Kobe, CP3, Jesus, Josh Smith, Howard.. they should all be raptors..

Post #18 » by **FluLikeSymptoms** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:51 pm

Von Wafer's name popped up today as a possible target for the Grizz. I'd cut a couple guys for him.

Donlogic · Post #19 » by **Donlogic** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:52 pm

Hit Em Up wrote:Lebron, Kobe, CP3, Jesus, Josh Smith, Howard.. they should all be raptors..

As in Shuttlesworth? or Earl Monroe.

vancityballer · Post #20 » by **vancityballer** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:59 pm

Ideal-Raptors (no-superstar championship)
C-Marc Gasol
PF- Nene
SF-Caron Butler
SG-Rudy Fernandez
PG-Chauncey Billups

The Bench
C- Martin Gortat
PF- Antawn Jamison
SF- Tayshaun Prince
SG- Stephen Jackson
PG- Ty Lawson