MLSE probably told Colangelo from the beginning. Look, we think your perfect for getting us into the playoffs. That’s all we need from you. A 1st round is ideal, anything further isn’t necessary with us. We’ll pay you 3 million as well. Ok Deal.

THE persons who SHOULD be critiqued for the current state of the Raptors’ team, in relationship to where it could be otherwise, after almost 3 full years at the helm together … i.e. Feb/2006 to Nov/2008 … are Misters Tanenbaum [Principal Owner], Peddie [Principal Owner] and Colangelo [President/GM of Basketball Operations], which is where the Buck Stops, in Raptorville.

If others like where this team is at right now, and heading forward, in comparison with the other Top Tier teams in the NBA … others should have no problem with these 3 individuals AND the employees who work for them.

If others are not that pleased where this team is right now, and heading forward, in comparison with the other Top Tier teams in the NBA … others should focus their attention on addressing the roles played by these 3 individuals, specifically, NOT the employees who work for THEM.

The coaching staff assessed the talent of the Raptor players, and compared it to all the other players in the league, and then concluded as they did.

Regardless of what happened in Boston, the Raptor players are not what you would call ‘athletic’ in the NBA … they are marginal athletes with unique skills that enables them to earn a good living as NBA basketball players.

Of all the players on the Raptor roster, only three are legitimate starters, and even then. There are no overwhelming physical specimens and the players skills may not even blend with each other.

The Raptors may jell into a playoff team or they may not. In any event, they do provide a measure of entertainment for their Toronto fans, who must be happy that the NBA is in Toronto. Those who believe they deserve a near-championship team from this edition of the Raptors may be unrealistic in their expectations.

Of course you can’t reason with demanding tribal honking fans who think they know the workings of an NBA basketball team, or for that matter any basketball team. Sometimes I wonder if some on this forum have even played bball at a higher level given what they post … you know … on a team. Be critical … but be reasonable too.

If Smith replaced Jackson and was running the Lakers do they win a series against Denver, San Antonio, Utah?

I dont have a clue.

I think they beat Denver and then chock against Utah 2nd round.

Look at the Knicks now. Running, gunning and seem happy now.

Now THAT, my friend, is comedy.

Great stuff.

Sweet. I can hardly wait to see what the rest of the year will bring.

And, to be clear, he has nothing to do with a winning team, but is the main reason we lose or play average (as our record was last year)? Right?

Just want to be sure.

sam=idiot.

Discuss.

That team overachieved. It was the players that made the coach look like gold, Sam just reaped the reward. Boston New York Atlanta were gutted pretty much. When you bring in 9 new players Obv there will be a buzz in the locker room and there going to prove they belong in the NBA. Plus, scouting reports- No one could stop the Raps at that time.

Sam just said to them, play hard, make shots and have fun. A fucking person with Down Syndrome can tell them to do all that.

Are Jose and Bosh All Stars? Is Bosh an MVP candidate? Why is HO here? Why didn’t we trade Jose and got 5 players in return, as opposed to trading away the farm for a six time washed up one legged fugazzi swagger having finger waving All-Star? Why do we keep importing former NBA dudes no one in their right mind would pick up? Is CB4 a franchise player (no)?

And WTF is Sherm talking about “this was a learning game”? WTF does this team need to learn that it doesn’t already know, Sherm? OOOH, we are the team on the short little yellow bus? Ok, my bad. Same lessons the last 5 years Sherm, ya tool.

GOOOOO CRAPTORS!!! Got your black unis yet?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGIiO8SW7HA

Ah, those were the days.

Discuss.

re: game – “If you don’t like that, you don’t like NBA basketball!!” (Kings dude)

re: team – “They are who we (some of us) thought they are”

re: mental make up: “90% of this game is half mental” – Yogi – I hate KG the poser, but you gotta love how he gets into peoples heads. I thought we had “swagger”?! We got a bunch of players that front like they got “IT”, but they are fugazzi, straight up. They melt faster then a snowman in the middle of the desert. I’m looking at you,…aaah f it.. the ENTIRE effing team!!! (except Sam, he wouldn’t have taken that crap)

Maybe just me, but what’s the last time you heard CB4 getting booed in an arena?

2nd in the East, baby!!! NBA Finals – here we come! Twin Towers! Contenders all the way!!

p.s. love the “here’s what you do to fix it crowd”, bet they can’t balance a check book.