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Re: Uh, oh…This Guy Again

HitItHardFromTheBack — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:19:26 -0000

Lol this dude went in...

Re: Uh, oh…This Guy Again

Statements — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:04:05 -0000

Ahem....P.J. Tucker?

Seriously though, Roko Ukic had his moments (remember the San Antonio games)

Though Mo-Pete was a pretty late pick as well.

I agree with you 100% however. Through all the coaching changes, GM changes and what not, one constant has been Jim Kelly.

I asked this question before, but why is this guy still on the team??

We've got Mckecknie (or whatever) from the Lakers,

Dwane Casey is top-notch,

We should have top-notch scouting as well. Also, the last I read, the Raps employed two random university students to do their statistical analysis for them, how about stepping up in that area as well.

Re: Uh, oh…This Guy Again

Truthkiller — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:56:25 -0000

Says the guy that still clings on to Bargnani's 37 points 2 years ago. SMH

Re: Uh, oh…This Guy Again

tmk — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:15:18 -0000

I know its not that simple, but honestly can't we hire a better scouting staff? I don't really know how the whole scouting and drafting process goes, and I know its never clear cut and can be a hit or miss but can't we do better? I can't remember the last time we picked up a steal or just a useful player late in the first round or second round.

Re: The Viscous Cycle

CJT — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:54:23 -0000

Aren't they both in that category where they aren't really good enough to contend for anything but not usually bad enough to get better through the draft? I think they have had good FA signings and trades etc. but it seems like they are both in that middle ground that we ofter hear about.

Re: Uh, oh…This Guy Again

2damkule — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:50:35 -0000

true dat. i'm in the same camp...i certainly didn't hate the acquisition of JO, i just didn't like what it took to get him (and i'm pretty sure i stated as much at the time). BC essentially burned all his assets (when there were multiple holes to fill) on acquiring a guy who would, at best, fill (partially) one of 'em.

Re: Uh, oh…This Guy Again

GameBreaker — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:29:52 -0000

People need to let go of wayback playbacks and talk about NOW. What can we all possibly gain/do about JO?? Like, really guys...WHO CARES???

Re: Uh, oh…This Guy Again

Flyfresh416 — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:27:23 -0000

LMAOOOOOO

Re: Room for a Turk?

Luca — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:52:36 -0000

You should have put a disclaimer in your post - I'm a homer and overvalue our players - especially Amir. When you can see this a mile away, it's not a good trait.

He should not be a starter but the 1st or 2nd big off the bench.

Re: Uh, oh…This Guy Again

Sam Holako — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:21:02 -0000

If it's any consolation, enough of us at RR hated the trade when it was made. Their was definitely a risk/reward aspect to it, but the price was just too high for me. If the pick wasn't included, I would never have complained about it.

Re: Uh, oh…This Guy Again

sleepz — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:19:33 -0000

Look at your 'blogging name' before you call anyone else a clown.

Re: Uh, oh…This Guy Again

BKing — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:12:16 -0000

I don't know if Bargnani can be that guy for this Raptors squad. - Mike Breen

Hop off his jock.

Re: Uh, oh…This Guy Again

Theswirsky — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:17:11 -0000

I'd point out some of the clear caveats in these statements:

"giving up the #17 pick hurts " + "leery on including the 17th pick " + "if healthy" + "a big gamble ".

Turns out those warnings held true. O'neil wasn't healthy and has never returned to form, and giving up the 17th pick did hurt.

But as life goes on this should have been a lesson. Teaching the importance of keeping picks, not taking big risks, not taking on huge contracts for players of questionable health and ability, and not expecting a 7 fter who missed almost 2 seasons with serious knee injuries to return to their former status.

I do wonder though, what the total salary was of all the individuals in the Raps organization combined who came to the conclusion this trade was a good idea vs. the salary paid by the organization to Arse and Birdman for their input....... I think that will tell us who the real clowns are

Re: Uh, oh…This Guy Again

Arsenalist — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:14:00 -0000

You need to hold the Raptors front-office staff to higher standards than a blogger, but yeah, nice find.

Re: Uh, oh…This Guy Again

Nilanka — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:50:21 -0000

Apparently when new evidence becomes available, one is forbidden to change his opinion :|

Re: The Viscous Cycle

Nilanka — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:47:36 -0000

Where is Memphis supposed to find the cap space for Gordon?

Elite players can be obtained through the draft. Hence the importance of tanking for a team like Toronto (that isn't considered an attractive free agent destination).

Re: Uh, oh…This Guy Again

AB7.38pt.on.CB4 — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:45:25 -0000

"....the year the Raptors and their renowned international scouting staff decided to flip the #17 pick for something that resembled Jermaine O’Neal’s carcass......."
HOW TO CHANGE OPINION WITH OTHERS BOTTOMS. PUT YOUR FACE UP YOU CLOWN
TJ Ford + #17 + Rasho for Jermaine O’Neal
Posted by Arsenalist on June 23, 2008Obviously we’re taking a big gamble if this goes down but I’m all for the proactive nature of this deal, once again giving up the #17 pick hurts but I wouldn’t be terribly upset at this move
23 june 2008Birdman say: Bottom line – I agree with you Arsenalist – I’m leery on including the 17th pick for JO28 june 2008Alright this is how i see itJermaine O’Niel, if healthy, is a six time all star+Chris Bosh=the best NBA Front court

Re: Uh, oh…This Guy Again

Milesboyer — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:19:24 -0000

Is he still pissed that we made public a "heart problem" that didn't exist. I'm expecting to read in Hoopshype anyday - "N.B: I have no interest in Toronto and their blasphemy no matter how much they offer."

Re: Uh, oh…This Guy Again

NyAlesund — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:57:00 -0000

We have to offer him a damn contract.

Re: The Viscous Cycle

Ihatehaters — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:14:09 -0000

Think of the marketing possibilities? Do you work for Rogers/Bell?

Re: The Viscous Cycle

NyAlesund — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:52:02 -0000

What elite players? The point is: are there any elite players willing to come to Toronto? Nope.

The Grizzlies are only a good SG to make at least the conference final. Unfortunately for them both OJ and Allen are not fit to score points when needed. Give them Eric Gordon and now we are talking to them as one of the candidate for the title.

Re: The Viscous Cycle

Nothx — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:41:10 -0000

Fair enough. But my point is the above trade scenario involving him and bargs and the #8 pick is too much, my opinion. Plus josh has stated he wants out of ATL, which could mean he can be attained without giving up more than needed.

Re: The Viscous Cycle

BCStefanskiCaseyGots2Go!!! — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:36:47 -0000

Any Raptors team with Bargnani & Calderon on it going forward gets the Gas Face:

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

Re: The Viscous Cycle

BCStefanskiCaseyGots2Go!!! — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:34:40 -0000

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

Tony Wroten Jr

Re: The Viscous Cycle

sleepz — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:03:38 -0000

Johnson made the all-star team but most NBA observers acknowledge that Smith should have been the Hawks representative at that game. He affects winning on that team more than Johnson does currently.