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2020/2021 Raptors-NBA Thread
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jdmsteR
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Looks like it's happening, and got Bobby Boucher comin back ?
got your wish!
Serge Ibaka on Instagram: "How to explain what Toronto, Canada, and the Raptors mean to me? I was welcomed to a new country and a new team more than three years ago and I felt at home from day one. I feel really blessed to have played for this city,
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J_F
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nonsense, everyone knows Wikipedia is a sound factual source.someone messin with his wiki page
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Guess we found out where DJT has been spending his time. Must be a stunt double on the golf range.
So for front court we have Aron Baynes, Chris Boucher and Alex Len. Considering that both Pascal and OG can fill in the 5 spot in a small ball line-up, this is not too bad for the coming season. They have a lot of financial flexibility for next year's free agency market.
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I predict the Raptors will be a 40-45 win team this season (72 game season). That will put them probably around 5-7 in the east. edit: I expect them to get eliminated in the first round. Anything beyond that would be seen as successful IMO.
They are weaker in the middle, but that can be hedged if Boucher develops effectively with the more minutes he is likely to get.
Both Saikam and Anunoby should(?) have more upside - hopefully that will materializes.
They are weaker in the middle, but that can be hedged if Boucher develops effectively with the more minutes he is likely to get.
Both Saikam and Anunoby should(?) have more upside - hopefully that will materializes.
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J_F
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looks like a mediocre season
a lot of prep in the hopes of signing Giannis next summer
hope something works out, if not him, someone else
here's a theoretical question:
last summer during the Kawhi FA circus
apparently Leonard decided he was in the status class to be a Team Builder, ala James
and that after he decided he wanted PG with him, the Raptors were offered that opportunity
"I sign with you if you get PG from the Thunder"
early talks with the Thunder indicated they would entertain a package from the Raptors
but it would have to include Siakam...plus picks and maybe bodies, Ujiri rejected that
this is of course review for anyone that has followed the team
but a year later, after a second round exit
would you go back and do that deal?
a lot of prep in the hopes of signing Giannis next summer
hope something works out, if not him, someone else
here's a theoretical question:
last summer during the Kawhi FA circus
apparently Leonard decided he was in the status class to be a Team Builder, ala James
and that after he decided he wanted PG with him, the Raptors were offered that opportunity
"I sign with you if you get PG from the Thunder"
early talks with the Thunder indicated they would entertain a package from the Raptors
but it would have to include Siakam...plus picks and maybe bodies, Ujiri rejected that
this is of course review for anyone that has followed the team
but a year later, after a second round exit
would you go back and do that deal?
Disappointing playoff performance to be sure. But...No, for several reasons:
1. The Covid disruption appeared to have messed up Siakam. No idea why. I'm willing to let that slide for last season.
2. Paul George appears to be a personality disrupter and has 2 years remaining IIRC
3. Leonard would walk at the end of a 2 year contract
Toronto has a history of not attracting good free agents (no chance they could find someone to match Leonard and George's talent level), and with the picks all traded away, Toronto would not be able to rebuild in the draft (Clippers gave up 5 1st round picks), and will get worse, which makes the picks better which would have only benefitted OKC.
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Clippers need a PG and a big man to compete with the Lakers and AD. Not sure Ibaka is enough.
It's funny how everyone was going small, but then AD becomes a huge presence with the Lakers, wins a championship, and now everyone is competing for big men, which is why Ibaka, Gasol and even Tristan Thompson scored deals quickly.
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jdmsteR
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The Raptors will most likely exceed everyone's expectations, it's just what they do now ?
With the new bigs we added mobility, however we did lose some playmaking and 3pt shooting It will be fun to watch the P'n'R action develop, I think we could see some nice plays run through Lowry and Baynes.
Boucher at the 4 spot and added minutes will be something to keep an eye on, always love his energy and attitude coming off the bench, the kid isn't afraid. The same could have been said about TD3, but it seems fairly likely he will be gone...
Good opportunity for Pascal to take on more of a leadership role this season and forget about the bubble, hope we see more of a midrange game from him and better handles, would like to see him develop better jumping and landing mechanics though
OG showed glimpses of a tighter handle in the bubble, let's see how much confidence he'll have this season with more ball handling and ISO situations, with his size and strength he's an absolute bully down low already so he can help space the floor if so and he's proven to be a fairly reliable 3pt shooter now
I hope I am wrong too and they exceed my expectations.
While I understand the temptation to trade Lowry as he will be a UFA and the end of the year, I don't see how this package helps Toronto. Hardaway JR is also a UFA at the end of the year, and Kleber and Brunson appear to be bench guys. This looks like a $1 for 4 Quarters trade.
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