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Tank World Order (7.0)

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What do you think is ideal for this Raptors team?

Add another lottery prospect with star potential to the team.
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Team is great already, make a push for the playoffs even if it’s the play-in.
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I don’t know currently, going to wait and see.
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Re: Tank World Order (7.0) 

Post#1501 » by TRik » Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:19 pm

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Power Surge told us that dreams are free :lol: :lol: :lol:

No matter how it's sliced, I will be absolutely elated to the moon if/when the Raps land a top 10 pick.


Totally. Sadly, I’d bet we pick around 14th at this point though.


A lot will change from now until the draft.

Confident Masai and Bobby will ensure the best for this team.

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Re: Tank World Order (7.0) 

Post#1502 » by Los_29 » Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:24 pm

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Los_29 wrote:Does anyone in this draft have superstar potential? I don't see anyone with that kind of upside in this draft.


There’s always a few surprises every year. In a few months we’ll also have a better idea of the elite prospects.


Yeah definitely but very rarely are there superstars. I'm sure there will be some all-stars but it's quite clear they got a ways to go. Every top prospect has some glaring weaknesses or concerns.
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Post#1503 » by TRik » Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:42 pm

Los_29 wrote:
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Los_29 wrote:Does anyone in this draft have superstar potential? I don't see anyone with that kind of upside in this draft.


There’s always a few surprises every year. In a few months we’ll also have a better idea of the elite prospects.


Yeah definitely but very rarely are there superstars. I'm sure there will be some all-stars but it's quite clear they got a ways to go. Every top prospect has some glaring weaknesses or concerns.


Adding that we’re likely not going to be choosing from the top 10 (hello pick 14) so it’s probably a swing for the fences kind of draft.
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Post#1504 » by Los_29 » Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:50 pm

TRik wrote:
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There’s always a few surprises every year. In a few months we’ll also have a better idea of the elite prospects.


Yeah definitely but very rarely are there superstars. I'm sure there will be some all-stars but it's quite clear they got a ways to go. Every top prospect has some glaring weaknesses or concerns.


Adding that we’re likely not going to be choosing from the top 10 (hello pick 14) so it’s probably a swing for the fences kind of draft.


Doesn't look like the top 10 is going to be that great either. :lol:

These are the drafts we will end up finding a solid player though. They always do a good job in drafts like these.
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Post#1505 » by TRik » Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:56 pm

Los_29 wrote:
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Yeah definitely but very rarely are there superstars. I'm sure there will be some all-stars but it's quite clear they got a ways to go. Every top prospect has some glaring weaknesses or concerns.


Adding that we’re likely not going to be choosing from the top 10 (hello pick 14) so it’s probably a swing for the fences kind of draft.


Doesn't look like the top 10 is going to be that great either. :lol:

These are the drafts we will end up finding a solid player though. They always do a good job in drafts like these.


Jalen Harris was solid and would look good right about now.

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Re: Tank World Order (7.0) 

Post#1506 » by Kreamy » Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:42 pm

Scottie and Freddy out tonight. Is this legitimate or is Masai activating stealth tank mode? :wink:
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Post#1507 » by HumbleRen » Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:43 pm

This small stretch is going to make or break our push into being a 8th seed or a 10th seed.
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Post#1508 » by Psubs » Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:47 pm

Los_29 wrote:
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Yeah definitely but very rarely are there superstars. I'm sure there will be some all-stars but it's quite clear they got a ways to go. Every top prospect has some glaring weaknesses or concerns.


Adding that we’re likely not going to be choosing from the top 10 (hello pick 14) so it’s probably a swing for the fences kind of draft.


Doesn't look like the top 10 is going to be that great either. :lol:

These are the drafts we will end up finding a solid player though. They always do a good job in drafts like these.


It's going to be alright as long as they miss the playoffs. They can find a Haliburton, Franz Wagner, Chris Duarte, Scottie Barnes level player around 8-12.
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Post#1509 » by HumbleRen » Wed Jan 26, 2022 12:19 am



I like this kid alot, he's in our draft range too.
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Re: Tank World Order (7.0) 

Post#1510 » by Los_29 » Wed Jan 26, 2022 12:30 am

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Adding that we’re likely not going to be choosing from the top 10 (hello pick 14) so it’s probably a swing for the fences kind of draft.


Doesn't look like the top 10 is going to be that great either. :lol:

These are the drafts we will end up finding a solid player though. They always do a good job in drafts like these.


It's going to be alright as long as they miss the playoffs. They can find a Haliburton, Franz Wagner, Chris Duarte, Scottie Barnes level player around 8-12.


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Post#1511 » by KL78192020 » Wed Jan 26, 2022 12:32 am

This ball movement is so much better without FVV lol. Guy just runs around dribbling for 20 seconds.
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Post#1512 » by TRik » Wed Jan 26, 2022 12:42 am

KL78192020 wrote:This ball movement is so much better without FVV lol. Guy just runs around dribbling for 20 seconds.

Then 30 foot heave.
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Re: Tank World Order (7.0) 

Post#1513 » by Ell Curry » Wed Jan 26, 2022 12:53 am

Yeah, I hope next year we install way, way more off the ball stuff for Fred. Steal all the Golden State stuff. He ain't Curry, but his volume and makes the last 3 years aren't that far from Lillard and the other best shooters around.
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Re: Tank World Order (7.0) 

Post#1514 » by 720 » Wed Jan 26, 2022 12:59 am

One thing worth noting, Hornet's are apparently on a 8 game losing streak when Hayward doesn't play. That along with the early game ejection they're not looking as good as they could be.
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Re: Tank World Order (7.0) 

Post#1515 » by Basketball_Jones » Wed Jan 26, 2022 1:10 am

I hate this team. Stop losing to garbage teams and looking like contenders next night. Tired of this play in crap. Pick a side.
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Post#1516 » by HumbleRen » Wed Jan 26, 2022 1:13 am

KL78192020 wrote:This ball movement is so much better without FVV lol. Guy just runs around dribbling for 20 seconds.


Offence actually looked like it had fluidity. Offball FVV needs to be a thing ASAP.
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Post#1517 » by TRik » Wed Jan 26, 2022 1:14 am

720 wrote:One thing worth noting, Hornet's are apparently on a 8 game losing streak when Hayward doesn't play. That along with the early game ejection they're not looking as good as they could be.


Still fun to watch the difference with our offence and the increased assists to fg percentages.
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Post#1518 » by KL78192020 » Wed Jan 26, 2022 1:14 am

Basketball_Jones wrote:I hate this team. Stop losing to garbage teams and looking like contenders next night. Tired of this play in crap. Pick a side.


Theres two differences tonight. The bench is getting some playing time and we don't have a chucker of a PG shooting 5-20. Works wonders!
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Re: Tank World Order (7.0) 

Post#1519 » by Bruin » Wed Jan 26, 2022 1:20 am

Crazy how much better the ball movement is when Fred doesn’t play
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Post#1520 » by 720 » Wed Jan 26, 2022 1:34 am

PrinceAli wrote:Crazy how much better the ball movement is when Fred doesn’t play

I like Fred, his three point shooting is immensely valuable and his finals run shows how lethal he can be as an off ball threat.

But I feel like the way we currently use him highlights his weaknesses more (vs good/elite teams), I don't like the iso's and he needs to be a better pick and roll player. His lack of athleticism and speed is almost highlighted nightly whenever we play elite teams.

He shouldn't be a guy taking 18-20+ shots. That shouldn't be his role. He should ideally be taking 10-12/13 shots a game.
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