Comments on: RR Ratings – Nov. 7 @ DAL

By: Raptor Cowboy

Raptor Cowboy — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:37:32 +0000

That doesn’t make any sense. The decision made by the Raptors was made for 5 years. Not one game. Do you even know what you’re talking about?

By: MackNorth

MackNorth — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:43:35 +0000

Do You Even Watch The Games Or Just Read The Boxscore Later On? Jennings Has The Ball On EVERY Possession And Controls What He Wants To Do With It, DeRozan Plays With All-Stars And His Time Will Come.

You Like It In The Butt, No Wonder You’re Thinking Is So Anal!

By: Brad in Waterloo

Brad in Waterloo — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:09:00 +0000

Caption: Hold still Chris, I promise I’m more gentle this time.

By: Bill

Bill — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:12:52 +0000

Obvious sarcasm isn’t obvious, it seems.

The hyperbole made by Raps Fan was a comparison between how the two players in question played in THIS game. Whereas Marion had a good night, Turkoglu did not. That is where the statement “[Marion] proved why the Raptors made the wrong choice during the summer” comes into play, as a simple comparison between their games and nothing else.

By: OzRapFan

OzRapFan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:53:05 +0000

Hey if we all wait for jupiter to be in the southern sky when there is a full moon then stand on our heads, click our fingers and shout out Go Raps, Go Raps, Go Raps. I think we can beat all teams and win it all.

By: Johnn19

Johnn19 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:43:07 +0000

You may also consider that Dirk is a 25ppg scorer, 1st team NBA, All-Star and the leading PF scorer for the last few years for a reason.

You may also consider that the Raptors have not won @ Dallas in the last 10 years for a reason.

By: wsg

wsg — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:33:42 +0000

Well, thank you there, LC, but to J’s question, yes, I guess it is completely subjective. And no, it’s not his face or anything else like that … I was actually, quite happy to see him arrive here, even if a part of it had something to do with getting a stable-pony for Andrea. What it probably is, is seeing him look a bit puffy now and again – hard for me to fathom a pro-athlete, especially one who has a little something extra to prove, being in anything other than tip-top shape – plus, I read here or somewhere else that he enjoys a smoke now and again, or was at least seen somewhere with a cigarette in his hand … and while those things alone or even together might not add up to squat in the real world (and I certainly have no objection – personal or otherwise – to whatever it is he or anyone else chooses to do), when I’m looking for a hint here or a tidbit there, I’ll gather whatever it is I think I see – right or wrong – put it together with what I see on the floor when the lights are on and it’s game-time, and … surmise away. Just like most all of us do here from time to time, in one way or another.

By: smushmush

smushmush — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:30:35 +0000

Actually Brother Steve, I expected a loss but not a blow out(28 point loss). If the Raps had lost by 8-15 points, I would appreciate their effort at keeping it close. The Raps are going to lose some games but seeing blow outs is really discouraging. Why can’t we be like the Celtics who lose in single digits(at least there was an effort to make it close) to other teams if they are not playing well or their shots are not falling(like the Raps did against Dallas or like the Celtics did against the Phoenix Suns – difference was that one was close(the latter) while the other was a blow out)?

By: smushmush

smushmush — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:22:02 +0000

Lol. I love the sarcasm there. By the way, the “potential” players like Amir would never turn out to be a Kobe or Andrew Bynum(even Andrew got better because the Lakers got a big man coach for him in the name of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar). I am actually happy, the Amir guy only has a one year contract and I’m sure Bryan won’t hesitate not to resign him or even extend his contract . Seriously, the Amir guy needs a big man coach to improve his game. 3 teams in 4 years is a bad omen for a guy drafted purely on “potential”.

By: smushmush

smushmush — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:13:19 +0000

Sacramento Kings actually beat Utah at home with the crowd. If the Kings(one of the weakest teams in the NBA) could come out of Utah with a W, the Raps can also win there too. I figure Triano might just mail it in for the Nuggets game as we might blown out as early as the second quarter or might be lucky to be blown out in the 3rd Q instead. Either way, I see most of our starters not even playing the 4th Q after the terrible blow out at the hands of the Nuggets. If Triano goes with his starters into the 4th Q, we will still beat the Jazz because of the following reasons:-
1.This is a Deron Williams team just like the CP3 team and LeBron team(and we know how that plays out once we defend those guys).
2.Boozer is a cancer on this team, Millsap has reduced minutes because of him.
3.Kirilenko and Mehmet are old and slow now, so they will have their hands full against Bargs.
4.Bosh should be able hopefully to keep Millsap off the offensive boards.
This all translates to a win. Add the Parker-less Spurs(as long as we play good perimeter defense against Michael Finley and George Hill and keep Tim Duncan working for his shots) and the Bulls(Home game at the ACC and Bulls on a back-to-back). 3 wins that we should have and no excuses will suffice for losses to these teams.

By: Tim W.

Tim W. — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:32:16 +0000

Reading a little too much into a moment in time? And that `star’ is averaging 28.5 ppg on .526 shooting, 11.8 rpg, and 14.5 ftapg, while playing MVP-level ball.

But, then again, that picture says more than anything else, doesn’t it?

By: Tim W.

Tim W. — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:24:25 +0000

In their rookie seasons:

- Kobe averaged 7.6 ppg, whereas Shareef Abdul-Rahim averaged 18.7 ppg
- Tracy McGrady averaged 7 ppg, and Ron Mercer averaged 15.3 ppg.
- Joe Johnson averaged 7.5 ppg, Jason Richardson scored 15.4 ppg
- Tony Parker averaged 4.3 apg, Jamaal Tinsley dished out 8.1 apg.\
The list is endless.

How long have you been following the NBA that you’re making judgements on who’s a better player after 5 games?

By: Raptor Cowboy

Raptor Cowboy — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:23:56 +0000

I think Millsap is bummed because he figured Boozer would be gone by now… poor guy.

As for the Bulls, thank goodness for the second of a back-to-back for opponents… how else are we gonna get wins :P

By: Raptor Cowboy

Raptor Cowboy — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:21:35 +0000

doesn’t change the fact that he said it and that it was stupid…

one bad matchup in the WEST. So we’re gonna meet up with them when, when it counts? NBA Finals?

Versus Hedo being a fantastic matchup against both Pierce and Lebron… both of whom we are going to see multiple times in the regular season, and early into the playoffs (crossing fingers on making it). the fact that there was no analysis behind it makes the statement even worse, not acceptable.

So no, you are not right.

By: jhigh

jhigh — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:01:03 +0000

You know …a better comparison might be Tracy McGrady who sucked when he was an 18 year old rookie for the Raptors, totally unprepared for the NBA and looking totally lost most nights – he turned out to be a pretty good player.

By: jhigh

jhigh — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:55:40 +0000

Obviously Bosh and Bargnani are complete failures if they can’t shut down a perenniel all-star like Dirk.

By: jhigh

jhigh — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:53:28 +0000

He toot his play more inside than against NO. I wish the Raps would run more traditional post plays for him.

By: LilRomeo

LilRomeo — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:45:24 +0000

I have nothing to argue more. Just think of this: Brandon Jennings scoring 18.8 ppg while DeMar DeRozan scoring 5.2 ppg.

Have a great day!

By: Truth

Truth — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:13:48 +0000

Or we can just wait till Reggie gets back and he can do the “dirty work”.
Dirk is going to be unstoppable unless a defender plays physical on him.
Remember how Kenyon Martin played Dirk last year?

By: Truth

Truth — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:10:27 +0000

Yea. Comparing Demar to Fred and Joey now is retarded. Jennings wouldn’t even be a good fit here because he needs a lot of shots. I still think Demar is going to be good this season, just give him more than 6 games.