Comments on: Raptors Roll Call Nov 25 vs Bobcats

By: Dragan

Dragan — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:04:20 +0000

Iavaroni is Colangelo’s boy. Brilliant defense strategist, with proven record from Memphis and Phoenix.

Here is the good quote from Grange where he suggests new ball term:

“In fact I’m thinking of introducing a new term to the local basketball lexicon: When an opposing player pulls a rebound off the defensive glass and dribbles the length of the floor for an uncontested fast-break layup; having to neither think of passing or even changing direction, it should be called A Raptor. As of now Gerald Wallace leads the NBA in Raptors though I think it’s a safe bet that Rajon Rondo will challenge for the lead by the time the Celtics are finished with Toronto on Friday.”

By: Brakeman1

Brakeman1 — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:33:47 +0000

News flash Chris Bosh needs someone else to step up and help. All teams will do on nights like that is focus more on him because if nobody else is doing anything why not double him and take the ball out of his hands because the rest of the raptos are not going to beat you. Three can beat five but not one and I can’t remember the last time somone created some offense for hime where he has a easy dunk or lay-up.

By: Brakeman1

Brakeman1 — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:23:18 +0000

What’s with the hate on Pops, and what has Marc Ivoroni done to be the raptos defensive coach? All can think of is Pheonix and Memphis and we all know how well those teams played defense.

By: KD

KD — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:42:03 +0000

Undressed.

By: wes mantooth

wes mantooth — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:40:16 +0000

no man not offended. i think its funny.
i think triano can be blamed for allowing this to go so wrong. dont forget alot of these guys were able to win and play d elsewhere actually im sorry besides hedo and amir none of them won or played d anywhere! haha the reality check of our over hyped shittyness is giving me headache..
either way our d is on its way to become historically bad and that has to fall on the coach and his system. even though the efforts bad it could be because there just not buying into triano or the guru. triano in my opinion is bush league.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:52:11 +0000

Altraps, I feel the exact opposite — I want Jacks to be my team’s emotional leader but I’m terrified by him being my leader talent wise/stats wise/playmaking wise.

By: Truth

Truth — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:22:43 +0000

They won’t make the playoffs…. I can guarantee that.

By: FAQ

FAQ — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:19:39 +0000

Unhinged …??????

By: KD

KD — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:49:27 +0000

I think calling Bosh as ass is a little hard considering his overall effort this season, but yeah, the 3 point shot has to go. If he wants to add a new dimension to his game he should consider this crazy new skill called “passing”. So many times I’ve seen Barg’s defender cheat off him to double Bosh. Bosh will look at a wide open Bargs and then crash into the two defenders to draw the fowl.

On one hand you have to love the willingness to take the contact – as opposed to last year. But on the other hand pass the fuckin ball once in a while. I think that could make Bosh pretty much unstoppable if he keeps the opposing defenses guessing.

It seems the only guy he’ll pass to is Jose since he’ll probably get the ball back.

By: Rapsarekool

Rapsarekool — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:45:49 +0000

At least the Leafs won…

By: OCEAN

OCEAN — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:21:33 +0000

can we finally get a stud for the backcourt. how can back to back games be an excuse. there professionals, and that’s what there paid to do. play games. let’s trade for Monta Ellis!!!!

By: @DocNaismith

@DocNaismith — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:53:56 +0000

They’re confused because there are so many options. ;)

By: AltRaps

AltRaps — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:32:04 +0000

“Disgruntled Golden State star Stephen Jackson asked to relinquish his captain title during a meeting Tuesday with Warriors coach Don Nelson and general manager Larry Riley.

“Don’t try to dig into it, that’s just how I feel,” Jackson said. “I don’t want to be a role model.”

http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/10/13/disgruntled-warriors-star-stephen-jackson-gives-up-captain-title-following-suspension-37296/

Yup, that sure is leadership.

By: AltRaps

AltRaps — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:25:55 +0000

He can be a leader in production and his basketball playmaking abilities, but I’d hate to be hanging my hat on him being an emotional leader, which is the basis for my argument.

By: AltRaps

AltRaps — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:17:37 +0000

Charlotte is one of the most beautiful cities in the States. What are you basing your ill conceived opinion on?

By: sleepz

sleepz — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:15:55 +0000

I like Andrea but why when anyone tries to compare him to Bosh, and really whats the point of that anyway cause they are teammates and Bosh is clearly a better all around player, you guys bring up scoring???

Scoring is not a problem for this team. Talk about rebounding, shot blocking, help defense, and rotations. Yes Andrea was 6-12 and shot a better percentage than Bosh (5-14) but how many rebounds did both accumulate and how many trips to the line did both players take?

Don’t get so blinded by your Barg’s love. It’s a team effort out there.

By: FLUXLAND

FLUXLAND — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:56:21 +0000

Glad you didn’t get offended.. I’m just being a clown.

I’m not a huge “Evans will save us” fan, but it would be nice if he were available, if only to see how different things may be. I would hate to see BC get another excuse as to why the “on paper” talk never translates to something tangible. The whole 9 new players stuff is only valid to a point, because jelling has nothing to do with individual fundamental flaws.

And, I don’t think you can really blame Triano – he finds himself in the same spot as Sam – you can only work with what you are given. As much as people talk about effort, this is about ability or lack there of. It’s really Chris Bosh and the cast from Semi-Pro out there, what do people expect?

By: Jhigh

Jhigh — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:56:00 +0000

Everyone was ineffective other than Johnson, Bosh, and Bargnani in the first half.

How many break away layups were a results of Calderon, jack, or Hedo turnovers? This is what lost the game.

By: RaptorTalk

RaptorTalk — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:53:17 +0000

Bryan Colangelo is not waiting 33 games, that’s for damn sure. He’s publicly stated that he will have a pretty good idea what he has by the end of November which is after 18 games.

By: Rd

Rd — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:45:01 +0000

I think “Toones the driving cat” was driving the bus…. right off the cliff.