- Jose joined by Colangelo and Mitchell
Colangelo:
- trade resolved a controversy, but this was brought on by two players with amazing talents
- nice to reward a deserving player and person
- important that Jose wanted to stay here
- we wanted to show him how much we wanted him here
- welcome back the “starting point guard”
- jose re-structured his deal since his deal would have put the team over the tax threshold by $60,000
Mitchell:
- proud of Jose
- he wasn’t given anything since arriving here.
- he made himself a very good player
- deserves to be a starter
- special day for Sam since they started with the Raptors at the same time
- sam and jose work well together
- jose controls the team on the floor
- a lot of respect as a person
- he has earned everything
- bryan’s environment has made it that players want to come to Toronto and stay
- changes our depth
- was important to get Jose signed
- roko has tremendous upside
- roko will be given the opportunity
- doesn’t have to yell at Jose anymore, can just talk to him
- point guard has to put himself last
- jose is as good as any PG in the league
Calderon:
- happy day for him
- franchise was going through rough times when he arrived
- easy negotiations
- wants the season to start, should be a great team
- the Raptors made the decision to trade TJ
- had to improve his understanding of the NBA, how the game is played, the rules, etc
- wants to improve every aspect of his game
- plans to keep working hard, doesn’t matter about the contract
- never entertained other offers
- family is happy in Toronto
- jermaine is a monster, excited to play with him
- disappointed Jorge is gone, but it’s the best thing for Garbo
- never saw the team as TJs or his.
- now he has the confidence of the team
- nothing was ever personal, it was always about the team
- hasn’t spoken to TJ, but still have a good relationship
- wants to help Roko work every day and help bring him up in his mold
- has the confidence of the coach
- Spain has 3 point guards, so his time on the court should be shortened
- he thinks he was ready for the next step to become a starter, but it wasn’t a huge deal. If TJ had stayed, he would have still considered the Raptors
Gherardini:
- what Jose has accomplished is a great thing to show to young Europeans
- mentally he can handle more minutes, but he needs to pace himself physically
- more physical burden on his body
- winning the Euro was a turning point in his career
- his confidence shot up
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should be noted that while Jose did take a pay cut, it is for this year only. The final amount paid to him will still remain as it was when he initially signed his offer.
I think the goal is to make Jose Calderon a saint!!! I mean I like the guy and hope he does well But Enough with the Jose Calderon is a great guy stuff. You picked him you got rid of T.J that is fine. Do we need to spike the ball a hundred times about what a great guy he is. Will he be that same great guy if Ford kills him in a match-up with the Pacers? yes. But ultimately it comes down to basketball on the floor. Wins and Loses. I admit Jose and his team first attiude is fantastic Just please stop shoving it down my throat all the time.
Sorry venting. RIP Roy Hibbert’s Raptor Career…LOL
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James, at least you will always have the “raptors select roy hibbert” thing. You nailed it.
This is true I also made lots of Hoya Fan Friends. Thanks to Larry Bird for making me look GOOD!!!
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