Raptors at .500

[bluejays]

Originally Posted by Cerebral

Yep, Babcock apparently wanted Iguodala but he was too new to the job so he trusted the judgement of the scouting staff already on board. Oh well, the ship has fortunately turned around now. I'm really curious to see what Colangelo does with Ford and Calderon though - Calderon is signed through next season at a very cheap rate but he's apparently being coveted by a number of teams.

Let's say Atlanta (who desperately needs a young point guard) comes calling and offers Josh Smith for Calderon - do you make the deal? I'd definitely have to consider it if an athletic small forward who can defend is headed to the Raptors.

Ford
Parker
Smith
Bosh
Bargnani

Truth be told, I'd rather trade Ford and keep Calderon though.

To be honest, I wouldn't trade either. I've been impressed and annoyed with Ford at different times this year, but at the end of the day, damn has Calderon impressed. The thing is, they work well with the limits of time they share, and they are perfect for what they bring at each time. The only way I'd trade either one is if you're getting a premier scorer like a 20ppg+/- player and it doesn't look like they will. If they can sign Calderon to a $20M 4 year deal that would be nice, though to me it looks like Colangelo is going to let the guy walk.

[Gord Wappel]

If they can sign Calderon to a $20M 4 year deal that would be nice, though to me it looks like Colangelo is going to let the guy walk.

That would be disappointing.
I like Calderon, fits the Euro theme too which they will undoubtedly be adding to (and Garbajosa is closer to retirement than Jose')...
Besides he does have trade value (as hypothesised earlier in the thread), its not like Toronto is going to win the championship this year ... so I expect Colangelo to manage assets.

[KTown]

Originally Posted by fanforever1986

I can actually say I've watched the past 4 raptors games...first 4 of my life. The last quarter is basically the only one that effects the final score, but its fun to watch.

I may even buy one of those (and its about time its not purple) red hats with their newish logo if they make the playoffs.

All quarters affect the score????


Why play the first 3 if they don't count???

The beauty if basketball is when your down 20 at half you can still win because b-ball is a game of runs.

if you are down 3 after 2 in hockey chances are its over.

[flames_1987]

The Raptors are defintley the feel good story of the NBA this year.

Not to mention, I think everyone watching the Raps/Nets game was hoping to see Bosh dunk over Vince. Carter is just an absolute joke, he'll never win a championship, absolutley no heart.

The Knicks are hanging around in the Atlantic, Isah has actually done a good job this year with them. However this division is now the Raptors to lose. They do have the cap room to maybe go out and get someone before the trade deadline. Defintley an exciting team to watch, I would love to see them in the playoffs again.

[moon]

Originally Posted by flames_1987

The Knicks are hanging around in the Atlantic, Isah has actually done a good job this year with them.

As coach this year I would agree. however, as a GM he continues to make bone headed moves and is killing them and any hope they have for the future.

As long as he is there as the GM the Knicks will not be a threat at all to the Raptors.

[flames_1987]

I just hope to god Toronto fans get there backsides to the Raptors games. Every game from here on out should be near a sellout with how exciting the team is to watch and how good there playing.

[StrayBullet]

Originally Posted by flames_1987

Carter is just an absolute joke, he'll never win a championship, absolutley no heart.

...and with rumours that Jason Kidd is going to be traded, Vince will have to go to a contender 6 years from now and walk into one.

[StrayBullet]

Originally Posted by Cerebral

Let's say Atlanta (who desperately needs a young point guard) comes calling and offers Josh Smith for Calderon - do you make the deal?

Atlanta doesn't need a "young point guard", they need an NBA point guard. Tyronn Lue and "Speedy" just ain't doing it. Atlanta has scoring talent, but Jose Calderon wouldn't be the answer.
And please explain how Josh Smith for Jose Calderon is even remotely a feasible trade??? I am not belitteling, Jose's efforts this year, but he's just not good enough right now to be a majort of a trade for Josh Smith. That trade scenario you gave was a joke, right?

[killer_carlson]

Down the stretch I'm interested to see if Slokar actually gets a look or not. I'm curiously interested in he and Pape.

I think this team can make some noise. The only team I don't like the matchup against is Detroit and I'm not thrilled about seeing Chicago either, but the rest of the playoff teams I think we can take out.

Hopefully a banged up Miami squeaks into #8 because I think they have some horses who could get it going for a series or two, but then fall out. Perhaps they could take out Detroit for us.

[KTown]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

Down the stretch I'm interested to see if Slokar actually gets a look or not. I'm curiously interested in he and Pape.

I think this team can make some noise. The only team I don't like the matchup against is Detroit and I'm not thrilled about seeing Chicago either, but the rest of the playoff teams I think we can take out.

Hopefully a banged up Miami squeaks into #8 because I think they have some horses who could get it going for a series or two, but then fall out. Perhaps they could take out Detroit for us.

Just the thought of playoffs gives me chills.

If we gan get a split in Houston and San Antonio this week I will be happier then a fat kid on a candy stick.

[octothorp]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

I think this team can make some noise. The only team I don't like the matchup against is Detroit and I'm not thrilled about seeing Chicago either, but the rest of the playoff teams I think we can take out.

Hopefully a banged up Miami squeaks into #8 because I think they have some horses who could get it going for a series or two, but then fall out. Perhaps they could take out Detroit for us.

If the Raptors somehow get the #3 seed, they could realistically have home court advantage against Indiana in the first round, Cleveland in the second, and Miami in the third. All three of those would be very winnable series for this team. On the other hand, finish with the fourth seed (fifth in points) and you get a road series against Chicago, and the possibility of a second round matchup against Detroit. There's certainly a lot for the Raptors to play for down the stretch, to ensure that they give themselves a chance of a good run.

[Gord Wappel]

Anyone else nervous about the way the Raps have been clobbered in 3 of their last 4 games. Bosh hasn't looked unstoppable for awhile.
I know they are still a pleasant surprise this year but the sky suddenly seems limited (pardon the mixed metaphor). I am posting this because then I'll probably be wrong.

[CaramonLS]

Originally Posted by Gord Wappel

Anyone else nervous about the way the Raps have been clobbered in 3 of their last 4 games. Bosh hasn't looked unstoppable for awhile.
I know they are still a pleasant surprise this year but the sky suddenly seems limited (pardon the mixed metaphor). I am posting this because then I'll probably be wrong.

Cold shooting.

The raptors take a lot of jump shots and the last few games minus Houston they've been ice cold. They missed a ton of shots they have sank all season.

Just a bit of a funk.

[I_H8_Crawford]

Did anyone see the CRAZY end to the Raps/Wizards game tonight??

Wizards up by 3, time running out, some Wizard player throws the ball up into the air like they do at the end of the game, but this time he did it too early/didnt throw it high enough - Mo Pete grabs the ball and DRAINS a LONG 3 for the tie!

Raps go on to win in OT!

LOL what a finish!

Edit: If you want to see it, it will most probably be TSNs HON - it is definitely on the HONor roll.

[flames_1987]

Watching the highlights, I kept thinking that the Raptors came close but lost at the end. Then as they show the inbounds on SportsCentre that little Honor Roll thing comes up, and you know something big happened, low and behold Mo Pete with one of the most bizzare plays I've ever seen.

Awsome to see Mitchell and Mo Pete embracing on the court after with a hug. Peterson's gone through a lot this year and it was great to see him come through. Man does this Raptors team ever look close knit too, if they can get Barnangi healthy for the playoffs, they could do some damage

[KTown]

Originally Posted by I_H8_Crawford

Did anyone see the CRAZY end to the Raps/Wizards game tonight??

Wizards up by 3, time running out, some Wizard player throws the ball up into the air like they do at the end of the game, but this time he did it too early/didnt throw it high enough - Mo Pete grabs the ball and DRAINS a LONG 3 for the tie!

Raps go on to win in OT!

LOL what a finish!

Edit: If you want to see it, it will most probably be TSNs HON - it is definitely on the HONor roll.

Yah man I watched the whole game on Raptors TV.

When Mo hit that shot I start yelling yah, I woke my wife up from her nap, she had no clue what was going on I was like you got to see this, and she's like men and the things that make them happy.

What a game, this is why I never turn off a game unless its way out of reach, there is always a chance.

[FlamesFanInEdm]

i watched it too, what an awesome awesome game!! Can't believe Ruffin did that and then can't believe Mo actually hit it! And then Bosh took over....what a game!
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[octothorp]

Yeah, that was an ending for the ages. Great that the Raps were able to capitalize and win the game in OT. Otherwise, the Mo-Pete shot just becomes a footnote.

[phaneuf_train]

This should be the Official Toronto Raptors thread. Great team game tonight. What a steal Dixon was? Wow I never thought we could get such a dependable shooter for Fred Jones. Colangeo is a genius.

[flames_1987]

I had no idea either that Mo Pete had yet to even touch the floor until the inbounds with 4 seconds left