Comments on: Toronto Raptors Linkage – Aug 18

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:04:07 +0000

I thought Triano also passed him over by not supporting his nationality change when he was coach? Could be wrong, but thought that was the case. Then Leo allowed it, but look where that ended up.

By: Jeff W

Jeff W — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:19:56 +0000

Scott – Daly only wants to get back at one of our colour commentators (Rautins), not Triano. But he will be facing Canada’s team … so yes, he will be riled.

Anyone know how Bosh performs against Brand historically? Can you find stuff like that on 82games.com?

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:48:04 +0000

Completely agree. That is also why I shudder when I hear him called a “centre”. He is no more a centre than Bosh is.

Personally, I am counting down the days until we play Philly. That will be a true test of our front court. Iggy, Brand and a pissed off centre looking to pay back our assistant coach? Brilliant.

By: granvillewaitersghost

granvillewaitersghost — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:15:53 +0000

I think O’Neal will be okay — but have to stress that those who think he’s an inside force need to have their game tapes updated. He’s no longer that player and, healthy or not, I don’t see that returning. Zach Randolph, post knee injury, has become more of a jumpshooter as well and is (a) three years younger, so you’d think he’d bounce back to form, and (b) has spent two seasons now on the floor post-injury. And O’Neal last year spent even more time away from the rim than Randolph.

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:44:26 +0000

and if he doesn’t??

Could be a huge big money 2-year failure.

Personally I think he will be adequate. He will peak and valley through both seasons. I do worry about workload with our shallow bench and wonder how far that goes to tire him out.

By: James Dino Nation Blogger

James Dino Nation Blogger — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:22:19 +0000

I love the irony of the O'Neal thing as well Scott. It is fun to think Raptor Fans are hoping O'Neal was tanking like Vince was. It would not shock me to See O'Neal have a Carter like rise from the ashes. I think it is clear he is WELL RESTED. James Dino Nation Bloggers last blog post..The Sam Mitchell Debate Ends This Season

By: ebrian

ebrian — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:46:04 +0000

I’m really starting to enjoy Jose Calderon’s blog. I particularly appreciate how he approaches each game like a thinking man, by describing games as “complicated”. Complication is so different from other words that could have been used — like “difficult” or “tough”. The latter being more like they’d need to fight and play hard, versus complicated which describes a game which they need to be technically sound, play smart ball, read match-ups, etc.

Or maybe it’s just a translation thing.

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:24:13 +0000

hmmm…so, in the average fanatics eyes, O’Neal is no better than Carter in “not putting his best foot forward”. Yet, O’Neal is being crowed about? Screams typical Toronto fans to me. Turncoats Inc.