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octothorp · 02-13-2009, 04:29 PM

I can't believe Toronto needed to give up a first-rounder and take Banks. I thought it would be one or the other. I like the acquisition of Marion for the short-term, as I think the Raptors balance on the court will be better than it's been since 2006-07. Most years I like the strategy of getting expiring contracts and then snapping up UFAs in the offseason, but I really don't see anyone out there who is better than Marion this year, at least in the SF or SG positions where Toronto needs help.

I'm trying to get excited about this deal as I've been watching for it for weeks, but it's just not happening.

02-13-2009, 04:29 PM	#16
octothorp Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: not lurking Exp:	I can't believe Toronto needed to give up a first-rounder and take Banks. I thought it would be one or the other. I like the acquisition of Marion for the short-term, as I think the Raptors balance on the court will be better than it's been since 2006-07. Most years I like the strategy of getting expiring contracts and then snapping up UFAs in the offseason, but I really don't see anyone out there who is better than Marion this year, at least in the SF or SG positions where Toronto needs help. I'm trying to get excited about this deal as I've been watching for it for weeks, but it's just not happening.