Official Thread -- Wizards at Raptors (2/27/14)

[PD28]

Best of luck tomorrow! There are trolls in every community, just don't read too much into it lol I'm psyched to see Ross on Wall.

[pineappleheadindc]

Fair enough. I should have been more accurate with my number and 50 million.

And, as far as what Canadians have access to ...

TSN and TSN 2
Sportsnet - has 5 channels
as well as the CBC
and several local networks that carry games.

PLUS, we have access to all of the US Networks and cable options (i.e. NBC, TNT etc) NBA TV, RaptorsTV (which is a Raptor centric version of NBATV with a lot of the same programming options), and depending on the cable provider ESPN, ESPN Classic, and more.

Just to provide a little clarity.

If you think the issue of your original stereotyping post was about the number of NASCAR fans versus you calling them all rednecks, you are surely not as self-aware and evolved as you think you are.

Just to provide a little clarity.

[CoachD]

Fair enough. I should have been more accurate with my number and 50 million.

And, as far as what Canadians have access to ...

TSN and TSN 2
Sportsnet - has 5 channels
as well as the CBC
and several local networks that carry games.

PLUS, we have access to all of the US Networks and cable options (i.e. NBC, TNT etc) NBA TV, RaptorsTV (which is a Raptor centric version of NBATV with a lot of the same programming options), and depending on the cable provider ESPN, ESPN Classic, and more.

Just to provide a little clarity.

If you think the issue of your original stereotyping post was about the number of NASCAR fans versus you calling them all rednecks, you are surely not as self-aware and evolved as you think you are.

Just to provide a little clarity.

I lived in the South for 4 years. NASCAR fans PROUDLY refer to themselves as rednecks. Let's not try making an issue where there is one.

Also, the reason Raps fans are all over RealGM is because there are a disproportionate number of Raps fans on this site as compared to every other fanbase. So, they tend to spread out and look around. A lot of them carry themselves like total dumbasses, but the majority just like to engage in convo.

[montestewart]

I saw on Reddit that they cut off Raptors games to show curling and random hockey games.. I feel for basketball fans up there, that's just sad

its not even that bad if its a hockey game they replace raptors games with curling who the **** even watches curling

I LOVE CURLING!!!

I'll try to think of something nice to say about Canada. Hmmm, let me see. Think! OK. I spent nearly a week in Toronto and I don't think I heard a siren once. In Canada, drivers apparently are actually paying attention to what's going on around them. They see flashing lights, and get the eff out of the way. What a novel idea!

Six page game thread the day before the game. I smell stinky Raptor steaks.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOR38552MJA[/youtube]









PS: Drake dances like that Rick Roll guy

[pineappleheadindc]

Fair enough. I should have been more accurate with my number and 50 million.

And, as far as what Canadians have access to ...

TSN and TSN 2
Sportsnet - has 5 channels
as well as the CBC
and several local networks that carry games.

PLUS, we have access to all of the US Networks and cable options (i.e. NBC, TNT etc) NBA TV, RaptorsTV (which is a Raptor centric version of NBATV with a lot of the same programming options), and depending on the cable provider ESPN, ESPN Classic, and more.

Just to provide a little clarity.

If you think the issue of your original stereotyping post was about the number of NASCAR fans versus you calling them all rednecks, you are surely not as self-aware and evolved as you think you are.

Just to provide a little clarity.

I lived in the South for 4 years. NASCAR fans PROUDLY refer to themselves as rednecks. Let's not try making an issue where there is one.

Also, the reason Raps fans are all over RealGM is because there are a disproportionate number of Raps fans on this site as compared to every other fanbase. So, they tend to spread out and look around. A lot of them carry themselves like total dumbasses, but the majority just like to engage in convo.

Uh, you trying to make your small life experience (in terms of the scope of your interactions) applicable to all NASCAR fans is an interesting leap of faith. And inaccurate. And you should, again, probably not have posted about rednecks and NASCAR then decry stereotyping.

I lived for five years in Japan, near a little town called Machida. You won't hear me making sweeping pronouncement about Japanese people.

Because, you know, I'm not a troll.

[montestewart]

All hail our Canadian overlords!

No

Canada never had slavery

Ha! Every place has had slavery.

[T_RAPS_FOR_LIFE]

Canada spawned Beiber AND Drake, therefore Canada should be carpet nuked to oblivion.

my my, did you receive some stale poutine there buddy? hows aboot you have a cup of joe and let your mind find some peace, havent you seen the new axe commercials?

[JSW]

Frank Underwood will not stand for this

[CoachD]

All hail our Canadian overlords!

No

Canada never had slavery

Ha! Every place has had slavery.

You REALLY need to read a history book not published in the US if you believe that

[CoachD]

If you think the issue of your original stereotyping post was about the number of NASCAR fans versus you calling them all rednecks, you are surely not as self-aware and evolved as you think you are.

Just to provide a little clarity.

I lived in the South for 4 years. NASCAR fans PROUDLY refer to themselves as rednecks. Let's not try making an issue where there is one.

Also, the reason Raps fans are all over RealGM is because there are a disproportionate number of Raps fans on this site as compared to every other fanbase. So, they tend to spread out and look around. A lot of them carry themselves like total dumbasses, but the majority just like to engage in convo.

Uh, you trying to make your small life experience (in terms of the scope of your interactions) applicable to all NASCAR fans is an interesting leap of faith. And inaccurate. And you should, again, probably not have posted about rednecks and NASCAR then decry stereotyping.

I lived for five years in Japan, near a little town called Machida. You won't hear me making sweeping pronouncement about Japanese people.

Because, you know, I'm not a troll.

LOL

Ok mate. Feel free to hang onto one comment I made tongue and cheek. All the best to you.

[dangermouse]

Wiz are above .500 so we know what that means.

Chalk up the loss, back to .500 we go.

[TGW]

So let me say this...

I'm a Raptor fan but not a troll. The only reason I'm here is because someone posted about this thread on the Raptor board.

I have lived (not just travelled) all over the world, including not far from you guys when I was in Mclean, VA.

After having worked and lived in 6 different countries, I can say without bias, that while they all have their pros and cons - there is no place like Canada. Easily the most progressive, forward thinking nation in the world. There is nothing inferior about Canada - other than the fact that the country is filled with easy going people who would normally never challenge those kinds of statements. If someone wrote "F USA" it would be met with all levels of hate, but looking down your collective noses at a country with a fraction of the debt, free health care for all, the lowest unemployment rate and affordable education is just silly.

This nonsense about "they gave us Drake and Beiber" ... yes, and also a HUGE portion of big and small screen stars and top writers / directors. The entertainment industry in the US is filled with Canadians.

Re: athletes. Canada has been hockey crazy for the last 100 years. All of the best hockey players are still being produced by Canada. Just take a look at the 2014 Olympics.

Canada also has a ton of guys in the NFL and MLB. In basketball, Canada has produced more talent over the last 15 years than ever before - in large part to the Raptor's existence, and increased popularity of the sport.

Wiggins is a top 3 pick this year. Ennis will be an outstanding PG in the league. Bennett was #1. Tristan Thompson #4, Olynik is great prospect. Andrew Nicholson will develop into a solid pro. There are over 130 Canadians currently playing NCAA division 1 basketball.

The fact that the Raptors have only ever had one Canadian on their roster - former All Star, Jaamal Magloire speaks to the way that Canadians see their teams. They couldn't care less where you were born as long as you can play.

If you want to come across as an uneducated clown and spew nonsense about Canada - feel free, but I ask that you at least do some research and don't throw stones if your house is made of glass.

Yes, we have a moron like Rob Ford in office (without any power mind you - he was stripped of it months ago), and you guys had Marion Barry.

[pineappleheadindc]

I lived in the South for 4 years. NASCAR fans PROUDLY refer to themselves as rednecks. Let's not try making an issue where there is one.

Also, the reason Raps fans are all over RealGM is because there are a disproportionate number of Raps fans on this site as compared to every other fanbase. So, they tend to spread out and look around. A lot of them carry themselves like total dumbasses, but the majority just like to engage in convo.

Uh, you trying to make your small life experience (in terms of the scope of your interactions) applicable to all NASCAR fans is an interesting leap of faith. And inaccurate. And you should, again, probably not have posted about rednecks and NASCAR then decry stereotyping.

I lived for five years in Japan, near a little town called Machida. You won't hear me making sweeping pronouncement about Japanese people.

Because, you know, I'm not a troll.

LOL

Ok mate. Feel free to hang onto one comment I made tongue and cheek. All the best to you.

Huh? Which is it? You're a world traveler and know southerners love to be called rednecks or that you were only making a tongue in cheek comment? I need to keep up, since, you know....we non-trollers need clear explanations sometime.

The e-door is that way. See you. And best wishes.

[Left Side Drive]

Wiz are above .500 so we know what that means.

Chalk up the loss, back to .500 we go.

Have faith Wiz have been ballin' recently...should be a really competitive game.

[TGW]

coach "D"--not to hard to figure out what the "d" stands for

[Matty]

lets face it. The Raps are playing damn near perfect bball right now. I think I hear them talk about Indy alot but they kinda remind me more of a poor man's Spurs.

With that being said, they are not unbeatable. This game reminds me of the one I watched last week when Chicago went in there and beat them. We can do that too (if Witt doesnt screw it up)

Chicago beat us because they were playing a very physical game from the start, and even then it came down to the wire where Derozan had a shot to win in the last 10 seconds, except he got blocked by Butler.

You guys are no Chicago. And the only way you're gonna win this game is if your offense is on point, especially in the first half.

the only way we win this game? If we win then we wiill only be 2 games behind you. Stop talking like you guys are the Heat or Pacers. Youre not

We're definitely not the Heat or the Pacers. But we're certainly proving to be a level above the rest.

It's really up to you guys to show otherwise tomorrow. You guys are good on the road, right? come beat us at the ACC.

[dlts20]

Chicago beat us because they were playing a very physical game from the start, and even then it came down to the wire where Derozan had a shot to win in the last 10 seconds, except he got blocked by Butler.

You guys are no Chicago. And the only way you're gonna win this game is if your offense is on point, especially in the first half.

the only way we win this game? If we win then we wiill only be 2 games behind you. Stop talking like you guys are the Heat or Pacers. Youre not

We're definitely not the Heat or the Pacers. But we're certainly proving to be a level above the rest.

It's really up to you guys to show otherwise tomorrow. You guys are good on the road, right? come beat us at the ACC.

actually I think the exact opposite. As of right now you are definitely in the group with us and the Bulls. 3 games ahead of us with our game later today and only one game over the Bulls so you havent separated yourselves at all. Its actually up for you to change that and pull away. If you lose to us then you are basically tied with the Bulls and only 2 games up on us while having lost to both of us at home in a week's span.

We will be their and make it our house. Wall will separate himself from Lowry while owning Ross in the process and Beal will make Derozan his itch...........lol

That last part was a joke (kinda....wink wink) but in seriousness this does have the makings of being a pretty good rivalry for years to come if we were to meet in the 1st round

[720]

the only way we win this game? If we win then we wiill only be 2 games behind you. Stop talking like you guys are the Heat or Pacers. Youre not

We're definitely not the Heat or the Pacers. But we're certainly proving to be a level above the rest.

It's really up to you guys to show otherwise tomorrow. You guys are good on the road, right? come beat us at the ACC.

actually I think the exact opposite. As of right now you are definitely in the group with us and the Bulls. 3 games ahead of us with our game later today and only one game over the Bulls so you havent separated yourselves at all. Its actually up for you to change that and pull away. If you lose to us then you are basically tied with the Bulls and only 2 games up on us while having lost to both of us at home in a week's span.

We will be their and make it our house. Wall will separate himself from Lowry while owning Ross in the process and Beal will make Derozan his itch...........lol

That last part was a joke (kinda....wink wink) but in seriousness this does have the makings of being a pretty good rivalry for years to come if we were to meet in the 1st round

We're 26-13 since the rudy gay trade. if you think being 3 games back from us in the standing indicates that you guys are in the same talent level as us then you don't follow the league properly. I'm not saying your team won't beat us, just a little odd how a 4 game win streak all of a sudden makes you guys our equals.

[will]

Raps taking this one.

[TdotRap4Lyfe]

Great Game thread, love the info you put into (the opening) post. Good luck to you guys, but I got my chips in on the Raps for this one. Hopefully this game will be entertaining, god knows the last few, especially with Cleveland for us have been a bore.