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Originally Posted by killer_carlson
I don't agree.
The way this collection of players is coached, this team needs dd and KL.
However if you brought in a coach who could see beyond the guard position, you'd also have success.
Perhaps the silver lining in Lowry going down is that the Raptors get an extended stretch to see what it would be like should they not re-sign him in the summer. Perhaps the money is better spent on Ibaka and Tucker combined?
I also think that Ibaka is vocal enough, veteran enough, and smart enough to know how much a good playoff run is worth for his next contract. I suspect he'll be hollering very loudly for the ball and if he doesn't get it, he'll get in the face of his guards.
The Raptors lose 2 volume shooters. Does the rest of the team have enough ball sense to share it?
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You win in the NBA with stars. Not great coaching unless you are Pop.
To beat Cleveland (Not to mention to West) you need Lowry and DD dropping 30 a night and getting hot. Like super hot.