Comments for Raptors Republic - ESPN TrueHoop's Raptors Blog http://raptorsrepublic.com The Penultimate Toronto Raptors Blog Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:24:25 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on Raptors lose to Blazers 109-98 by Arsenalist http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/15/raptors-lose-to-blazers-109-98/#comment-67042 Arsenalist Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:24:25 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16102#comment-67042 Don't view CB4 in the same light as Lebron or Kobe or Wade. He's second-tier player who is very good at his job and can give you consistent production for years. Just don't ask him to be the leader of this team because that's not what he's good at and you'll only be disappointed if you expect that from him. Not sure what you mean by "no substance", but if you put him on the Trailblazers and put Aldridge in Toronto, I'm very sure you'll be making a statement like Aldridge is "all stats, no substance". The debate always comes down to money, do I think Bosh should have the same salary as Lebron? Hell no, but league rules max out salaries in a way that it's bound to happen like that. You can't blame Bosh for taking it or BC for offering it, that's just what the going rate is for these kinds of players. Don’t view CB4 in the same light as Lebron or Kobe or Wade. He’s second-tier player who is very good at his job and can give you consistent production for years. Just don’t ask him to be the leader of this team because that’s not what he’s good at and you’ll only be disappointed if you expect that from him.

Not sure what you mean by “no substance”, but if you put him on the Trailblazers and put Aldridge in Toronto, I’m very sure you’ll be making a statement like Aldridge is “all stats, no substance”.

The debate always comes down to money, do I think Bosh should have the same salary as Lebron? Hell no, but league rules max out salaries in a way that it’s bound to happen like that. You can’t blame Bosh for taking it or BC for offering it, that’s just what the going rate is for these kinds of players.

]]> Comment on Raptors lose to Blazers 109-98 by Arsenalist http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/15/raptors-lose-to-blazers-109-98/#comment-67041 Arsenalist Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:20:07 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16102#comment-67041 No, and Sam wrote this post, not me. No, and Sam wrote this post, not me.

]]> Comment on Raptors lose to Blazers 109-98 by sleepz http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/15/raptors-lose-to-blazers-109-98/#comment-67040 sleepz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:18:09 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16102#comment-67040 Forget Wall, Cousins is the type of player I would like. Forget Wall, Cousins is the type of player I would like.

]]> Comment on Raptors lose to Blazers 109-98 by yertu damkule http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/15/raptors-lose-to-blazers-109-98/#comment-67039 yertu damkule Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:16:13 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16102#comment-67039 agree wholeheartedly. that's why the tone of my post was that - all things considered - i don't think DD has been 'horrible' defensively. he's being asked to do too much, too soon. agree wholeheartedly. that’s why the tone of my post was that – all things considered – i don’t think DD has been ‘horrible’ defensively. he’s being asked to do too much, too soon.

]]> Comment on Raptors lose to Blazers 109-98 by yertu damkule http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/15/raptors-lose-to-blazers-109-98/#comment-67038 yertu damkule Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:14:27 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16102#comment-67038 scott = altraps scott = altraps

]]> Comment on Toronto Raptors Morning Coffee – Mar 15 by Mark http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/15/toronto-raptors-morning-coffee-mar-15/#comment-67037 Mark Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:12:32 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16110#comment-67037 Buschfire, I am a huge fan! I am a season ticket holder for almost a decade. I was there for the first game ever. I love this team and that's why it hurts so much when they don't seem to care as much as I do. I don't expect a championship. I don't think its a realistic goal. If you spend as much time as I do on this sight you better be a fan. IS ANYTHING I HAVE SAID NOT TRUE? Are any of my comments not completely accurate? Is this team (right now) in about as bad a shape long term as you can be? Then call it venting, call it complaining what ever! I know enough to know that the front office which was supposed to be the thing that would get us to the next level has done an awful job. Not saying they don't try, I'm not even saying they aren't talented at what they do. But the results are all that matter and I think even BC would tell you that. The point is our team is no better than they have been for the last 4 years and BC has spent a lot of money which cripples us for a long, long time. Its not as bad as Philadelphia with Dalembert and Brand but its a close second. I think sometimes when you write things they seem more hateful and please don't think I don't want them to succeed. But the bottom line is its tough to cheer for a team when you think you care more than they do. Whether its the coach, the players or bad luck. We are nowhere near as good as we look on paper and that is inexcusable. P.S. If your name has anything to do with Busch Beer than we are friends! MMMMMM Busch in a can! Buschfire, I am a huge fan! I am a season ticket holder for almost a decade. I was there for the first game ever. I love this team and that’s why it hurts so much when they don’t seem to care as much as I do. I don’t expect a championship. I don’t think its a realistic goal. If you spend as much time as I do on this sight you better be a fan. IS ANYTHING I HAVE SAID NOT TRUE? Are any of my comments not completely accurate? Is this team (right now) in about as bad a shape long term as you can be? Then call it venting, call it complaining what ever! I know enough to know that the front office which was supposed to be the thing that would get us to the next level has done an awful job. Not saying they don’t try, I’m not even saying they aren’t talented at what they do. But the results are all that matter and I think even BC would tell you that. The point is our team is no better than they have been for the last 4 years and BC has spent a lot of money which cripples us for a long, long time. Its not as bad as Philadelphia with Dalembert and Brand but its a close second. I think sometimes when you write things they seem more hateful and please don’t think I don’t want them to succeed. But the bottom line is its tough to cheer for a team when you think you care more than they do. Whether its the coach, the players or bad luck. We are nowhere near as good as we look on paper and that is inexcusable.

P.S. If your name has anything to do with Busch Beer than we are friends! MMMMMM Busch in a can!

]]> Comment on Raptors Roll Call March 14 vs Trailblazers by Buschfire http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/14/raptors-roll-call-march-14-vs-trailblazers/#comment-67036 Buschfire Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:10:49 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16090#comment-67036 so get rid of JOSE! I think i'll need to start a petition! so get rid of JOSE! I think i’ll need to start a petition!

]]> Comment on Toronto Raptors Morning Coffee – Mar 15 by sleepz http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/15/toronto-raptors-morning-coffee-mar-15/#comment-67035 sleepz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:09:52 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16110#comment-67035 +1 Preach. +1

Preach.

]]> Comment on Raptors lose to Blazers 109-98 by Clue http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/15/raptors-lose-to-blazers-109-98/#comment-67034 Clue Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:08:42 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16102#comment-67034 When I read, "No ball son, you suck." my first thought was that you were randomly telling a young eunuch that he sucked. When I realized that it was a reference to Hedo's ball comment...I was a little disappointed. When I read, “No ball son, you suck.” my first thought was that you were randomly telling a young eunuch that he sucked. When I realized that it was a reference to Hedo’s ball comment…I was a little disappointed.

]]> Comment on Raptors lose to Blazers 109-98 by Buddahfan http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/15/raptors-lose-to-blazers-109-98/#comment-67033 Buddahfan Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:08:36 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16102#comment-67033 DeRozan could not be starting at this point on a serious playoff contender. His defense at this point is just not NBA serious playoff team caliber defense. I am a big fan of his as you should know, if you have been paying attention. However, one has to be realistic. If you are looking at a lottery team then right now is all-around game is okay and getting better. However for a serious playoff contender his game especially on defense does not yet cut it. DeRozan could not be starting at this point on a serious playoff contender.

His defense at this point is just not NBA serious playoff team caliber defense.

I am a big fan of his as you should know, if you have been paying attention.

However, one has to be realistic.

If you are looking at a lottery team then right now is all-around game is okay and getting better.

However for a serious playoff contender his game especially on defense does not yet cut it.

]]> Comment on Raptors lose to Blazers 109-98 by Buschfire http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/15/raptors-lose-to-blazers-109-98/#comment-67032 Buschfire Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:05:09 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16102#comment-67032 oh i hope we can get rid of Jose. oh i hope we can get rid of Jose.

]]> Comment on Raptors Roll Call March 14 vs Trailblazers by sleepz http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/14/raptors-roll-call-march-14-vs-trailblazers/#comment-67031 sleepz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:02:45 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16090#comment-67031 'Andre Miller notched a few assists at his expense but overall didn’t get burned as much as one feared.' I recall in the 3rd Miller deciding to go down to the blocks and start working over poor Jose. As much as Calderon might be a better facilitator or shooter than Jack, everything he gets at the offensive end of the floor, is given up ont he defensive end. Jack's no lock down defender but he is more of a physical presence defensively to me. There was a time when only Raps fans and players knew the extent of Calderons defensive limitations but the word is out in the league now and everyone tries to attack him and run him off picks cause it's easy offence and points. ‘Andre Miller notched a few assists at his expense but overall didn’t get burned as much as one feared.’

I recall in the 3rd Miller deciding to go down to the blocks and start working over poor Jose. As much as Calderon might be a better facilitator or shooter than Jack, everything he gets at the offensive end of the floor, is given up ont he defensive end. Jack’s no lock down defender but he is more of a physical presence defensively to me.

There was a time when only Raps fans and players knew the extent of Calderons defensive limitations but the word is out in the league now and everyone tries to attack him and run him off picks cause it’s easy offence and points.

]]> Comment on Raptors Roll Call March 14 vs Trailblazers by Dragan http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/14/raptors-roll-call-march-14-vs-trailblazers/#comment-67030 Dragan Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:01:48 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16090#comment-67030 Somebody should put fire crackers under his lazy ass. 2 rebounds a game for 7 footer? You gotta be kidding me. Somebody should put fire crackers under his lazy ass. 2 rebounds a game for 7 footer? You gotta be kidding me.

]]> Comment on Toronto Raptors Morning Coffee – Mar 15 by Buschfire http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/15/toronto-raptors-morning-coffee-mar-15/#comment-67029 Buschfire Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:01:30 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16110#comment-67029 well fine then Sam! I considered him a good player last year but didn't know he was a top 10er to be honest this is my first year really going deep as an NBA fan so let me catch up!! hehe anyone know what his contract looks like? well fine then Sam! I considered him a good player last year but didn’t know he was a top 10er to be honest this is my first year really going deep as an NBA fan so let me catch up!! hehe anyone know what his contract looks like?

]]> Comment on Raptors Roll Call March 14 vs Trailblazers by Dragan http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/14/raptors-roll-call-march-14-vs-trailblazers/#comment-67028 Dragan Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:59:18 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16090#comment-67028 Lee is pretty solid player, but we can and should get more for CB4 (if decides to leave). Lee is pretty solid player, but we can and should get more for CB4 (if decides to leave).

]]> Comment on Raptors lose to Blazers 109-98 by tonious35 http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/15/raptors-lose-to-blazers-109-98/#comment-67027 tonious35 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:52:44 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16102#comment-67027 Arse do you mean Scott Carefoot of Raptorblog.com (via theScore Federation)? Arse do you mean Scott Carefoot of Raptorblog.com (via theScore Federation)?

]]> Comment on Raptors Roll Call March 14 vs Trailblazers by sleepz http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/14/raptors-roll-call-march-14-vs-trailblazers/#comment-67026 sleepz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:52:23 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16090#comment-67026 Lee to the rescue!!!! lol Lee to the rescue!!!! lol

]]> Comment on Raptors Roll Call March 14 vs Trailblazers by Pops http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/14/raptors-roll-call-march-14-vs-trailblazers/#comment-67025 Pops Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:51:45 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16090#comment-67025 Dude has had a bad 1.5 months. His man on man D is passable, but his help D is awful. Rebounds come from passion and fire more than anything else... of which he has neither. He has all of the tools to be a great rebounder but lacks the motivation to make it happen. Maybe losing more minutes to Reggie and Amir would help. But for whatever reason, he just doesn't get it. Dude has had a bad 1.5 months. His man on man D is passable, but his help D is awful. Rebounds come from passion and fire more than anything else… of which he has neither. He has all of the tools to be a great rebounder but lacks the motivation to make it happen. Maybe losing more minutes to Reggie and Amir would help. But for whatever reason, he just doesn’t get it.

]]> Comment on Raptors Roll Call March 14 vs Trailblazers by john http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/14/raptors-roll-call-march-14-vs-trailblazers/#comment-67024 john Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:51:10 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16090#comment-67024 +1000 - BOSH IS THE WORST PASSING BIG IN THE NBA +1000 – BOSH IS THE WORST PASSING BIG IN THE NBA

]]> Comment on Raptors lose to Blazers 109-98 by tonious35 http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/03/15/raptors-lose-to-blazers-109-98/#comment-67023 tonious35 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:51:09 +0000 http://raptorsrepublic.com/?p=16102#comment-67023 What can we tank for if not for John Wall? What can we tank for if not for John Wall?

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