Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community - View Single Post - 2018-19 NBA and Raptors thread

Beninho · 02-07-2019, 02:18 PM

Gasol trade makes sense because I believe Nurse really wanted a better passing big man to run parts of his offence through. A big man that can pass in the post is a unique weapon along with having the high BBIQ that Gasol possesses. JV was excellent in spurts but he’s still a liability defensively and never developed a consistent jump shot. This also gives the raptors 2 former defensive players of the year on their roster. I like the move and credit to Masai for getting it done. He was able to upgrade Gasol for JV Wright and a second while also shedding Miles. I liked Wright at times but he’s 26 and can’t shoot. It also should give Powell more playing time which he deserves imo.

Masai has definitely made moves with the thinking that he will be able to land several buyout options. Raptors have never been able to attract the higher profile guys but this year could be different with Kawhi. Wayne Ellington would be my primary target if I was Masai

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-07-2019, 02:18 PM	#264
Beninho Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2016 Exp:	2018-19 NBA and Raptors thread Gasol trade makes sense because I believe Nurse really wanted a better passing big man to run parts of his offence through. A big man that can pass in the post is a unique weapon along with having the high BBIQ that Gasol possesses. JV was excellent in spurts but he’s still a liability defensively and never developed a consistent jump shot. This also gives the raptors 2 former defensive players of the year on their roster. I like the move and credit to Masai for getting it done. He was able to upgrade Gasol for JV Wright and a second while also shedding Miles. I liked Wright at times but he’s 26 and can’t shoot. It also should give Powell more playing time which he deserves imo. Masai has definitely made moves with the thinking that he will be able to land several buyout options. Raptors have never been able to attract the higher profile guys but this year could be different with Kawhi. Wayne Ellington would be my primary target if I was Masai Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Beninho; 02-07-2019 at 02:24 PM.