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Re: Former Raptor discussion thread 2.0 

Post#281 » by Boogie! » Mon Jul 15, 2019 1:53 am

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hsb wrote:Delon will be starting in Dallas.

our first call literally was Delon Wright, because we wanted somebody that could defend next to Luka and most of our guys, particularly our ones, twos were walk-it-up guys. Delon's a downhill guy who can defend multiple positions. We'll work with him some on his shot, but he's a great finisher, he can get to the rim, he'll make the play, he helps make his teammates better, and that's what we were looking for. Because trying to get Luka to guard point guards is not going to work. With Jalen Brunson, he did a great job as a rookie and he'll get better, but his strength still, he's still learning to stay in front of guys. Delon is there. Delon's a passer, a creator, but now 6-foot-5 will be our smallest guy in the starting lineup. That changes who we are.


https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-mavericks/mavericks/2019/07/10/mark-cuban-losing-kemba-walker-whydelon-wright-mavericks-first-call-free-agency


That's very cool! Glad to hear that. That sounds like the perfect role for him.


Apparenrtly drlon is a **** defender according to this board.
mdenny wrote:In anycase....Masai is probably gonna make Fred the first active player/head coach in franchise history now that Nurse is out of the way. That's been the plan all along.
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Post#282 » by Boogie! » Mon Jul 15, 2019 1:54 am

Bruno looks good BTW, idk why he could never be consistent with his shot. Even in the G-league he was only hovering around 30% from 3. Definitely has the tools maybe he finally puts it all together.
mdenny wrote:In anycase....Masai is probably gonna make Fred the first active player/head coach in franchise history now that Nurse is out of the way. That's been the plan all along.
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Re: Former Raptor discussion thread 2.0 

Post#283 » by Matty » Mon Jul 15, 2019 2:02 am

Delon Wright always had a higher upside than FVV but we don't win a title without the latter so it was a necessary move, plus it's not like we were giving him minutes ahead of Fred anyways
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Post#284 » by Boogie! » Mon Jul 15, 2019 2:12 am

Matty wrote:Delon Wright always had a higher upside than FVV but we don't win a title without the latter so it was a necessary move, plus it's not like we were giving him minutes ahead of Fred anyways


FVV is a better shooter and thats why we won the championship. As far as defense and pg skills they were about the same, though I liked delons defensive instincts and size more as well as being more of a natural facilitator. But again you can't win in today's NBA without shooting.
mdenny wrote:In anycase....Masai is probably gonna make Fred the first active player/head coach in franchise history now that Nurse is out of the way. That's been the plan all along.
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Re: Former Raptor discussion thread 2.0 

Post#285 » by Kingsway_fan » Tue Jul 16, 2019 1:55 am

Anyone else pissed that Bruno finally showing game and he's not wit:h us?... man, he would have looked great along side pascal....
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Re: Former Raptor discussion thread 2.0 

Post#286 » by JustWin » Tue Jul 16, 2019 2:24 am

I just bought a Kawhi Clippers jersey from China for $20 just to troll my friends and co-workers. I am not a good person.
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Re: Former Raptor discussion thread 2.0 

Post#287 » by MegiMK » Tue Jul 16, 2019 6:05 am

JustWin wrote:I just bought a Kawhi Clippers jersey from China for $20 just to troll my friends and co-workers. I am not a good person.


"Cheap and of good quality"?
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Post#288 » by navyblue » Tue Jul 16, 2019 3:01 pm

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Re: Former Raptor discussion thread 2.0 

Post#289 » by zoidberg22 » Tue Jul 16, 2019 3:07 pm

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Read on Twitter
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I don't see why a team would do so when he's going to opt out next summer as the likely best free agent.
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Re: Former Raptor discussion thread 2.0 

Post#290 » by sbsat » Tue Jul 16, 2019 3:21 pm

zoidberg22 wrote:
navyblue wrote:
Read on Twitter
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I don't see why a team would do so when he's going to opt out next summer as the likely best free agent.


spurs will take a late FRP for him + salary match. price isn't huge
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Post#291 » by OakleyDokely » Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:58 pm

Bruno has a gleague title and now a summer league title. Bruno coming for the greats.
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Post#292 » by Kabookalu » Tue Jul 16, 2019 11:51 pm

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Re: Former Raptor discussion thread 2.0 

Post#293 » by ruckus » Thu Jul 18, 2019 11:33 pm

MegiMK wrote:
JustWin wrote:I just bought a Kawhi Clippers jersey from China for $20 just to troll my friends and co-workers. I am not a good person.


"Cheap and of good quality"?


If it's from Jack, Terry or Aimee, most likely.
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Re: Former Raptor discussion thread 2.0 

Post#294 » by ruckus » Thu Jul 18, 2019 11:35 pm

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Re: Former Raptor discussion thread 2.0 

Post#295 » by rbp246 » Fri Jul 19, 2019 2:02 am

I read that today also lol that original sketch tho haha

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Re: Former Raptor discussion thread 2.0 

Post#296 » by rbp246 » Fri Jul 19, 2019 2:05 am

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Re: Former Raptor discussion thread 2.0 

Post#297 » by rbp246 » Fri Jul 19, 2019 2:06 am

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Re: Former Raptor discussion thread 2.0 

Post#298 » by RaptorHusky » Fri Jul 19, 2019 11:15 am

sbsat wrote:
zoidberg22 wrote:
navyblue wrote:
Read on Twitter
?s=21


I don't see why a team would do so when he's going to opt out next summer as the likely best free agent.


spurs will take a late FRP for him + salary match. price isn't huge


But... but... Pistons have Casey for reunion ;)
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Re: Former Raptor discussion thread 2.0 

Post#299 » by TheBatman » Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:05 am

Kawhi at the Pacquio v Thurman fight. Lennox Lewis says "We are the North" cringe.
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Re: Former Raptor discussion thread 2.0 

Post#300 » by polo007 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:09 am

TheBatman wrote:Kawhi at the Pacquio v Thurman fight. Lennox Lewis says "We are the North" cringe.

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