Former Raptor discussion thread 2.0

Psubs · Post #721 » by **Psubs** » Sat Aug 8, 2020 2:56 pm

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/january-jones-kawhi-leonard-clippers/1162mjoap0iaw1hp47rkq7is54

January Jones is thirsty for Kawhi!

Johnny Bball · Post #722 » by **Johnny Bball** » Tue Aug 11, 2020 6:24 pm

https://sports.yahoo.com/jeremy-lin-chinese-basketball-association-more-protection-hospital-injuries-144926397.html

Jeremy Lin having a tough go.

“My condition isn't very good because, as we all know, the competition is fierce for both teams,” he said.

“We basically play the game and hit people at the same time.

“I can understand if you hit and hurt your opponent by mistake, but [it is unacceptable] if you do it on purpose or the referee doesn't protect the players.

“We want to be safe on the court, that's all I can say. I'll leave the rest for you guys to discuss.”

Lin is one of the most fouled players in the CBA over the past few years, per league statistics cited by Chinese media and used by AFP. His coach, Xie Libin, told Chinese media:

“He went down so many times in each game," Xie told the state-run Beijing Youth Daily. “But you must appreciate that he is in his 30s and played in the NBA for many years.

“He has injuries, his nose, eyes and even his ears — he couldn't hear anything after the game.”

ItsDanger · Post #723 » by **ItsDanger** » Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:22 pm

Cameron Payne in 7 bubble games with red hot PHX. 10.3 PPG 46.7% FG%, 22 MPG, 50% 3ptFG%.

Regrets?

Basketball_Jones · Post #724 » by **Basketball_Jones** » Thu Aug 13, 2020 8:57 pm

ItsDanger wrote:Cameron Payne in 7 bubble games with red hot PHX. 10.3 PPG 46.7% FG%, 22 MPG, 50% 3ptFG%.

Regrets?

Nah we got McCaw

Kurtz · Post #725 » by **Kurtz** » Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:20 pm

I think Payne is one of those guys some pundits were talking about. Guys who look great in empty gyms. Can't miss from the 3 right now.

lobosloboslobos · Post #726 » by **lobosloboslobos** » Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:39 pm

I know Milwaukee is resting Giannis but still, Jonas has 18/12 and NINE assists in 24 minutes.

Mak · Post #727 » by **Mak** » Thu Aug 13, 2020 10:01 pm

lobosloboslobos wrote:I know Milwaukee is resting Giannis but still, Jonas has 18/12 and NINE assists in 24 minutes.

triple double now.... Bucks are not trying today.

Mr.Raptorsingh · Post #728 » by **Mr.Raptorsingh** » Thu Aug 13, 2020 10:02 pm

Cam Payne going HAM

TrustFundBaby · Post #729 » by **TrustFundBaby** » Thu Aug 13, 2020 10:25 pm

26/19/12 with the season on the line

bring him home :cry:

lobosloboslobos · Post #730 » by **lobosloboslobos** » Fri Aug 14, 2020 1:26 am

Watch on YouTube

Raps Next GM · Post #731 » by **Raps Next GM** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 3:42 am

I cannot believe Kawhi left us to play with Paul George! 2-14 and 1-7 from 3 thus far in the game.

Why Kawhi, why?!!

Tracymcgoaty · Post #732 » by **Tracymcgoaty** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 12:34 am

I just came in here to say Kawhi is a **** idiot for leaving you guys. K bye now.

radeonboy · Post #733 » by **radeonboy** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 4:13 am

Tracymcgoaty wrote:I just came in here to say Kawhi is a **** idiot for leaving you guys. K bye now.

Yes his decision was a bad one, but can't blame him for wanting to go home. Home is home.

Dennis 37 · Post #734 » by **Dennis 37** » Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:36 pm

Kurtz wrote:I think Payne is one of those guys some pundits were talking about. Guys who look great in empty gyms. Can't miss from the 3 right now.

I heard a guy on the radio talking about young guys in the bubble. Those without wives, without families, playing basketball every other day and then back to their rooms to play video games, they're loving this. Guys with wives and kids, they are missing their family routine.

Could help explain why so many young guys are playing above their normal level.

Dennis 37 · Post #735 » by **Dennis 37** » Sun Sep 13, 2020 2:39 am

Dennis 37 wrote:
Kurtz wrote:I think Payne is one of those guys some pundits were talking about. Guys who look great in empty gyms. Can't miss from the 3 right now.

I heard a guy on the radio talking about young guys in the bubble. Those without wives, without families, playing basketball every other day and then back to their rooms to play video games, they're loving this. Guys with wives and kids, they are missing their family routine.

Could help explain why so many young guys are playing above their normal level.

I read this and said to myself, "I agree with everything this guys says."

Parataxis · Post #736 » by **Parataxis** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 3:32 am

Landry Fields is now the Assistant GM for the Hawks?!

Apparently he was a G-league GM previously. What exactly does a G-league GM do? It's not like you get to draft or make trades (or even sign players? Is that controled by the NBA affliate as well?)

GreatWhiteStiff · Post #737 » by **GreatWhiteStiff** » Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:44 pm

Johnny Bball wrote:https://sports.yahoo.com/jeremy-lin-chinese-basketball-association-more-protection-hospital-injuries-144926397.html

Jeremy Lin having a tough go.

“My condition isn't very good because, as we all know, the competition is fierce for both teams,” he said.

“We basically play the game and hit people at the same time.

“I can understand if you hit and hurt your opponent by mistake, but [it is unacceptable] if you do it on purpose or the referee doesn't protect the players.

“We want to be safe on the court, that's all I can say. I'll leave the rest for you guys to discuss.”

Lin is one of the most fouled players in the CBA over the past few years, per league statistics cited by Chinese media and used by AFP. His coach, Xie Libin, told Chinese media:

“He went down so many times in each game," Xie told the state-run Beijing Youth Daily. “But you must appreciate that he is in his 30s and played in the NBA for many years.

“He has injuries, his nose, eyes and even his ears — he couldn't hear anything after the game.”

Lin was very good at getting beaten up in the nba as well IIRC. I don't really see how being in your 30s would lead you to take harder fouls per say, you might get better at avoiding them.

Chuck Diesel · Post #738 » by **Chuck Diesel** » Wed Oct 14, 2020 6:46 pm

What was the general consensus on Jordan Loyd from his year with the Raptors/905? Just watched him have the game of his life in the Euroleague.

Watch on YouTube

Chandan · Post #739 » by **Chandan** » Tue Oct 27, 2020 1:19 pm

Chuck Diesel wrote:What was the general consensus on Jordan Loyd from his year with the Raptors/905? Just watched him have the game of his life in the Euroleague.

Watch on YouTube

scoring in the G-league just doesn't translate into the NBA. We've watch Malcom Miller trying to break into the raptors rotation for YEARS, and every time he shoots someone would mention how his stroke is buttery smooth. Then he doesn't end up making much of an impact at all unless the game is already a stomp.

nitrous · Post #740 » by **nitrous** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:45 pm

Demar:

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