If you were the GM how would you rebuild this team?
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Re: If you were the GM how would you rebuild this team?
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I would try to find as many athletic, 6'9" guys who can shoot and defend. If I have to trade all my assets to do it then I will do that. This is so obviously where the NBA is heading so might as well get started.
Switch everything on defence. Shoot 3s or dunk on every offensive possession.
Lock Siakam and Poeltl in a gym all summer. Not leaving until they can hit 3s. Then I would keep both.
Switch everything on defence. Shoot 3s or dunk on every offensive possession.
Lock Siakam and Poeltl in a gym all summer. Not leaving until they can hit 3s. Then I would keep both.
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Why would BULLs want JV for Butler and 2 role players. Basically 3 role players. 
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raf1995 wrote:I just don’t think he has that kind of potential. I think we will regret not trading him for a haul in a few years when he’s a mid-tier starter with nice playmaking and defense and a shaky jumper.
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LBJKB24MJ23 wrote:Why would BULLs want JV for Butler and 2 role players. Basically 3 role players.
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Because your trying to rebuild and in order to rebuild you gotta loose. You still have a decent team but def not one that would make the playoffs. You aim for the lottery that way and secure 2 first round picks with a good player in JV who may produce more with a bigger role and Delon who's a role player right now but could def be a starting PG in this league one day.
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MikeM wrote:I would try to find as many athletic, 6'9" guys who can shoot and defend. If I have to trade all my assets to do it then I will do that. This is so obviously where the NBA is heading so might as well get started.
Switch everything on defence. Shoot 3s or dunk on every offensive possession.
Lock Siakam and Poeltl in a gym all summer. Not leaving until they can hit 3s. Then I would keep both.
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McGregFan wrote:alienchild wrote:mieshpal wrote:Get best coach from spurs. Probably Udoka or Messina
Keep dd, powell, delon, pascal, poeltl,
Sign Kyle and Tucker if the price is right
Look for some shooters and a more bench depth
Let Ibaka walk cause I don't think he is a good long term signing
Trade JV if he isnt going to be a ran plays in the system
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I've been an Udoka supporter for 2 years. Has all the tools.
Udoka seems like he has a shy personality for a head coach. I remember reading from a spurs fan somewhere that all their assistansts are pretty weak head coaching candidates outside of messina. Sean marks came from the spurs organization and interviewed both for brooklyn but hired neither. Idk i think theres something up with messina too that dude has been a candidate for everyone (even us back in 2011) but no one has hired him
Listened to the woj podcast with Messina and i think he is more ready than ever. The jump to the NBA from the Euroleague would have been difficult, but now he has a few years under his belt
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Current State Of The Raptors
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Current State Of The Raptors
Long time reader here going back to the Vince days, haven't really posted much, not much of a poster here. Wanted to give my two cents here since regarding our current state. I think of all the years being a fan and essentially going through these forums for the first time in a long time there are a lot of question marks regarding the current state of the team and exactly where we're going.
What I mean by that is , are we tanking and blowing it up? ......Are we adding pieces to compete? ....Are we going to be a treadmill team etc..
I was having a conversation with some friends and debating our current state. I don't think all is lost, guys. Now I'm not a Casey fan what so ever I think his coaching style is outdated and at times very confusing. I believe that like Houston ...we keep our core and see if a coaching change will make a difference. I believe our problem stems from that.
Now our PG situation...here is where I think we start...should we lose Lowry , looking at alternatives
Jeff Teague ? ..... a proven guy with Atlanta, things didn't turn out well in Indiana but I think us implementing and going back to that run-n-gun style of play he would compliment well and I don't think will command as much money as Lowry.
A sleeper that I haven't heard some of you mention is Milos Teodosic. Milos Teodosic is one of the best and most exciting basketball players in the world, who doesn't play in the NBA. He's a legend in the European ranks. He's been an MVP, a champion (just won the Euroleague this past year), and now a silver medalist in the Olympics. Could start over Joseph, very smart player with a high IQ. and a wicked 3point shot. Could give us the flexibility to resign Ibaka and potentially other pieces to stay competitive.
All in all guys , I truly believe that staying competitive and actually playing in the playoffs is good for our young guys in terms of development....I see people complaining about blowing it up. How long did it take our team to actually not only MAKE THE PLAYOFFS AND SURPASS 47 WINS BUT ....also make it out of the 1st round...which was something we couldn't do for a long time and we've done it two years in a row.
Have some faith..although this years playoffs was ugly I think a coaching change and more time to gel would be beneficial (like Houston) and should THAT not work out...maybe we should think about blowing it up.
Our main objective is to get Lowry and Ibaka back here. Develop our kids (NORM, Jakob , Wright) . DON'T LOSE HOPE! Rather be in the playoffs rather then stinking up the joint . Lets not go back to the Bargnani , Arujo era...for those that were here it was a dreadful time.
What I mean by that is , are we tanking and blowing it up? ......Are we adding pieces to compete? ....Are we going to be a treadmill team etc..
I was having a conversation with some friends and debating our current state. I don't think all is lost, guys. Now I'm not a Casey fan what so ever I think his coaching style is outdated and at times very confusing. I believe that like Houston ...we keep our core and see if a coaching change will make a difference. I believe our problem stems from that.
Now our PG situation...here is where I think we start...should we lose Lowry , looking at alternatives
Jeff Teague ? ..... a proven guy with Atlanta, things didn't turn out well in Indiana but I think us implementing and going back to that run-n-gun style of play he would compliment well and I don't think will command as much money as Lowry.
A sleeper that I haven't heard some of you mention is Milos Teodosic. Milos Teodosic is one of the best and most exciting basketball players in the world, who doesn't play in the NBA. He's a legend in the European ranks. He's been an MVP, a champion (just won the Euroleague this past year), and now a silver medalist in the Olympics. Could start over Joseph, very smart player with a high IQ. and a wicked 3point shot. Could give us the flexibility to resign Ibaka and potentially other pieces to stay competitive.
All in all guys , I truly believe that staying competitive and actually playing in the playoffs is good for our young guys in terms of development....I see people complaining about blowing it up. How long did it take our team to actually not only MAKE THE PLAYOFFS AND SURPASS 47 WINS BUT ....also make it out of the 1st round...which was something we couldn't do for a long time and we've done it two years in a row.
Have some faith..although this years playoffs was ugly I think a coaching change and more time to gel would be beneficial (like Houston) and should THAT not work out...maybe we should think about blowing it up.
Our main objective is to get Lowry and Ibaka back here. Develop our kids (NORM, Jakob , Wright) . DON'T LOSE HOPE! Rather be in the playoffs rather then stinking up the joint . Lets not go back to the Bargnani , Arujo era...for those that were here it was a dreadful time.
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I believe that most of your points have been brought up in other (recent) threads, including Milos, which may be contributing to the cricket noise, but I will address the one new bit of information posted here....
There are two redundant words in this statement. Welcome!
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There are two redundant words in this statement. Welcome!
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Outlaw 316 wrote:Long time reader here going back to the Vince days, haven't really posted much, not much of a poster here. Wanted to give my two cents here since regarding our current state. I think of all the years being a fan and essentially going through these forums for the first time in a long time there are a lot of question marks regarding the current state of the team and exactly where we're going.
What I mean by that is , are we tanking and blowing it up? ......Are we adding pieces to compete? ....Are we going to be a treadmill team etc..
I was having a conversation with some friends and debating our current state. I don't think all is lost, guys. Now I'm not a Casey fan what so ever I think his coaching style is outdated and at times very confusing. I believe that like Houston ...we keep our core and see if a coaching change will make a difference. I believe our problem stems from that.
Now our PG situation...here is where I think we start...should we lose Lowry , looking at alternatives
Jeff Teague ? ..... a proven guy with Atlanta, things didn't turn out well in Indiana but I think us implementing and going back to that run-n-gun style of play he would compliment well and I don't think will command as much money as Lowry.
A sleeper that I haven't heard some of you mention is Milos Teodosic. Milos Teodosic is one of the best and most exciting basketball players in the world, who doesn't play in the NBA. He's a legend in the European ranks. He's been an MVP, a champion (just won the Euroleague this past year), and now a silver medalist in the Olympics. Could start over Joseph, very smart player with a high IQ. and a wicked 3point shot. Could give us the flexibility to resign Ibaka and potentially other pieces to stay competitive.
All in all guys , I truly believe that staying competitive and actually playing in the playoffs is good for our young guys in terms of development....I see people complaining about blowing it up. How long did it take our team to actually not only MAKE THE PLAYOFFS AND SURPASS 47 WINS BUT ....also make it out of the 1st round...which was something we couldn't do for a long time and we've done it two years in a row.
Have some faith..although this years playoffs was ugly I think a coaching change and more time to gel would be beneficial (like Houston) and should THAT not work out...maybe we should think about blowing it up.
Our main objective is to get Lowry and Ibaka back here. Develop our kids (NORM, Jakob , Wright) . DON'T LOSE HOPE! Rather be in the playoffs rather then stinking up the joint . Lets not go back to the Bargnani , Arujo era...for those that were here it was a dreadful time.
God damn you waited 10 years to make your first post
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Registered for 10 years and finally made your first post. Incredible.
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Dude was on a 10-year hiatus lol. Welcome back bruh.
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Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:Dude was on a 10-year hiatus lol. Welcome back bruh.
Could you call that a hiatus? This is his first post. I feel bad for opie, we're all more intrigued about his story rather than the thread.
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Throwback24 wrote:Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:Dude was on a 10-year hiatus lol. Welcome back bruh.
Could you call that a hiatus? This is his first post. I feel bad for opie, we're all more intrigued about his story rather than the thread.
He unknowingly derailed his own thread, just by creating it. Incredible.
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First of all, thanks for the first post. I hope it was worth the 10 year wait.
Secondly, I agree with you in that I don't necessarily think we need to blow it up. I do believe that we need to re-evaluate every position on our team currently (from coaches to players) and see who does and doesn't fit with this new vision.
Remember guys, some teams just have disappointing years sometimes. It happens to even the best franchises in the league.
Secondly, I agree with you in that I don't necessarily think we need to blow it up. I do believe that we need to re-evaluate every position on our team currently (from coaches to players) and see who does and doesn't fit with this new vision.
Remember guys, some teams just have disappointing years sometimes. It happens to even the best franchises in the league.
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If we blow this team up right now, we will be forever remembered as the team that got literally dismantled by LeBron James. Is that the legacy that this front office, coaches and players want to leave behind?

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Throwback24 wrote:Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:Dude was on a 10-year hiatus lol. Welcome back bruh.
Could you call that a hiatus? This is his first post. I feel bad for opie, we're all more intrigued about his story rather than the thread.
ahaha , honestly not much of a story...long time reader...literally just never really posted (clearly) . Figured of all the years reading and all the debates im having lately I would see what our great fan base here at realgm thought.
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agentzero2010 wrote:If we blow this team up right now, we will be forever remembered as the team that got literally dismantled by LeBron James. Is that the legacy that this front office, coaches and players want to leave behind?
preach brother...preach!
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NinjaBro wrote:Registered for 10 years and finally made your first post. Incredible.
Still faster than Casey's adjustments
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I think we need to stand behind our team , believe me...we DON'T want those dark days back....not fun man not fun. Makes me sick how people already want to throw these guys under the bus....up until last year WE HAVENT EVEN MADE IT PAST THE SECOND ROUND. So lets all be freaking thankful we even saw a minute in round two and enjoy this it aint over yet...and yea..although im not a casey fan by any means..I really DO feel like we're close..gotten this far already.
Enough with this TWO bs. So negative.
Enough with this TWO bs. So negative.
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Outlaw 316 wrote:Throwback24 wrote:Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:Dude was on a 10-year hiatus lol. Welcome back bruh.
Could you call that a hiatus? This is his first post. I feel bad for opie, we're all more intrigued about his story rather than the thread.
ahaha , honestly not much of a story...long time reader...literally just never really posted (clearly) . Figured of all the years reading and all the debates im having lately I would see what our great fan base here at realgm thought.
Uh no, you're not getting away that easy. We need more details.
Like do you flare your nostrils and blow out air when you read negative comments? Do you chortle at ridiculous reactionary threads? Which hand do you use to hold your cell phone when you wipe?
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agentzero2010 wrote:If we blow this team up right now, we will be forever remembered as the team that got literally dismantled by LeBron James. Is that the legacy that this front office, coaches and players want to leave behind?
As opposed to the George/West/Hibbert Pacers? Or the Horford/Millsap/Teague Hawks? Or the Pierce/Garnett/Allen Celtics? Or the Rose/Deng/Noah Bulls?
We're just the next up in a long line of EC teams whom King James has banished to shamblesland.
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