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i dont think tucker will play in the d-league.. maybe.. but in my opinion, probably not. i read that he outscored and out-rebounded aldridge this past season so idk... they might use him... i kno u said they might put him in dl for a bit but i think he will get some minutes.. just some..
it would definitely be great to sign that person, but idk if we should spend 2mil.. like hipn said we should try saving a bit.. we can maybe sign someone cheap to a 1/2 year contract thats 500k-1mil.. just to have someone there at the big man position...

Hmmm...a 1/2 year contract, why didn't I think of that?

As of now, Tucker is behind Bargnani, Peterson, Parker, Graham, Jones, and sometimes Garbajosa. He'd be the 12th man right now, and the only minutes he'd get would be at the end of blowout games, a la Roger Mason Jr.

I'd want both Tucker and Slokar to spend the entire season in the developmental league, unless there were injuries on the NBA roster.

bargnani and garbajosa will be playin pf.. tucker will probably play sg maybe sometimes sf.. like i said i think he will get some minutes...

If Bargnani is going to get any minutes, it won't be the mop up minutes behind Bosh. Bosh will again be playing 35-40 minutes a night, so I doubt the plan will be to give your #1 pick 8-10 minutes a night.

Garbajosa can also play as a shooting forward, as he is a really good three point shooter and can stretch the defense, so he'll be playing some of the 3 as well.

Tucker may have the height of a guard, but his wingspan is that of a guy that's 6'9-6'10, and he plays a power forwards game. Yet he won't be getting minutes as an interior player, more at the 3, and occasionally at the 2, but then again, he's still behind 4 maybe 5 guys. The most he's going to get is 3-5 minutes a night, and most of that average will be brought up by more minutes in blowout games.

Some days you'll be thrilled to have Fred Jones on your team, and some days you'll be screaming at him to get a left hand, and learn to dribble the ball. Sometimes you'll be amazed at how good of a shot he has and how beautiful it is, and sometimes you'll be praying he doesn't shoot when he has it. That's Fred, he's inconsistent, but when he's playing well, watch out. I like him as a 6th man, but he'll almost definitley start for you guys, at least to start the season, mostly because I think that was his main thing he was looking for.

He cannot play post defense at all, whatsover. Bigger shooting guards can post him up with ease. He is Rip Hamilton's bitch. Every time you guys play the Pistons, if he is the starting shooting guard, Rip will go nuts on him. I think a defensive backcourt of T.J and Fred should scare you a little. However, he is fast and explosive, and him and TJ will be very exciting on the offensive side.

It does sort of make me sad to see him gone though. Its going to be weird seeing Indiana Jones somewhere else.

I'll never forget his heart and drive during the brawl season, he was one of the 6 players suited up for the game after the brawl which was an incredible showing of passion and heart, even though we lost the game.

He'll be a fan favorite.

I like him as a 6th man, but he'll almost definitley start for you guys, at least to start the season, mostly because I think that was his main thing he was looking for.

That's all going to depend on what they do with Bargnani. If Bargnani is starting alongside Bosh and Rasho, then Jones won't be starting. Personally I wouldn't want to start him no matter what they do with Bargnani. I think Peterson is a far better player, and should start at the 2 guard, or at the 3 if Bargnani comes off the bench.

Parker is another guy who could easily beat him out in training camp.

Graham's showing in the summer league was impressive, and I think Mitchell likes him enough to give him a more consistent role this year, maybe even starting.

Personally, I would have rather had Salmons (despite the contract), because at times he could play the point, and can definitely be a good defender. To hear Colangelo talk, it seems like he sees Jones as a bench player, either the 6th or 7th guy. But depending on what happens during training camp, he might be behind Peterson, Parker, Graham and Bargnani. But I do like the competition, I think it'll make them all better.

He is Rip Hamilton's bitch. Every time you guys play the Pistons, if he is the starting shooting guard, Rip will go nuts on him.

That's what Mo Pete is for

I think a defensive backcourt of T.J and Fred should scare you a little.

I doubt we'll see that combo often. I think Calderon and Jones will play together more, because Jose is a much better perimeter defender and and excellent passer.

However, he is fast and explosive, and him and TJ will be very exciting on the offensive side.

I think he has a future in this league based on his scoring, and this will be a good opportunity for both he and Ford to play in a system that really fits their strengths.

I'll never forget his heart and drive during the brawl season, he was one of the 6 players suited up for the game after the brawl which was an incredible showing of passion and heart, even though we lost the game.

I have the same feelings about guys like Rafer Alston, Damone Brown, Greg Foster, Art Long, Maceo Baston, Zendon Hamilton and Mamadou N'Diaye, from the year we set the record for man games lost, and we were forced to sign new 10 day contract guys almsot every week.

He'll be a fan favorite.

Yeah, we need one now that Bonner is gone.

I was just looking at the Raptors roster. Brian Colangelo is a GOD. Hes turned this team from shit, to my new NBA Live team

Well the team wasn't shit, it just lacked depth and experience. If the team could have hung on to 4th quarter leads or win any overtime games, they would have challenged for a playoff spot.

I was just looking at the Raptors roster. Brian Colangelo is a GOD. Hes turned this team from shit, to my new NBA Live team

damn right, i think we should use that extra $2milion of cap space and give it to Colangelo.

I feel we still need another centre thats strong in the post and can at lease be able guard shaq a lil bit , like what is rasho and solkar gunna do when time to play a big strong centre like shaq

Graham's showing in the summer league was impressive, and I think Mitchell likes him enough to give him a more consistent role this year, maybe even starting.

I hope so, but according to Doug Smith of The Star, he says that Graham is going to be a 10th man and fighting with PJ Tucker at the bench for playing time.

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/Conten ... 3820827747

I don't know if he just doesn't like Graham, or he knows something we don't.

well i dont think he will be starting.. you have fred jones and anthony parker at sg, along with pj tucker.
then u got mo pete at sf. you kno graham wont start over mo pete.

actually what if graham gets sent to d-league so pj tucker can be spared some minutes and see how he does?

This could be one line up:

C: Rasho
PF: Bosh
PF: Bargs
SG: Mo
G: TJ

You don't always need one of eahc position.

I think it will be the opposite way around. I don't see Graham's role diminising, that is unless Tucker completely blows him out of the water. Tucker is more like a power foward that an actual SG, so even though Graham lacks ballhandling skills you'd have to wonder how much of a ballhandler Tucker is.

This could be one line up:

C: Rasho
PF: Bosh
PF: Bargs
SG: Mo
G: TJ

You don't always need one of eahc position.

will bargnani really play sf? the raptors got both anthony parker and fred jones who both came here expecting to get lots of minutes, and as well as starting. so idk if bargnani should start as sf..

The name of the position doesn't matter. Just because Bosh, Bargnani and Rasho share time doesn't mean one is a 3. Bargnani doesn't have to mould his game based on what people think a SF should do. He'll still play the same game no matter where he plays. Just if Bosh and Rasho are out there, it allows him more freedom to step outside for looks, because he won't be looked to as much for rebounding.

And I like Tucker from what I've seen, but he's not going to take minutes away from Graham. Tucker has pretty nice handles, but his talent level is still dwarfed by Joey's. Joey is not going to the d-league, even if Tucker plays over his head. I think people forget that Graham's only a second year guy, who performed better than a lot of rookies, and better than several guys drafted ahead of him. It's ridiculous if people expected him to step in and start playing like a veteran defender who can put up 10 a game. It's going to take him a few years to develop his game where he can be an impact player in this league. It seems like everyone either wants to rush him, or already label him as a bust.

as for bargnani, well i agree that the name of the position doesnt matter, but i don't see him playing defense against other centers anywhere in the league. as for offense well its obvious he's gonna be a perimeter player and may later augment it with some interior work...and no center will be able to cover him...

as for the sg job, well i'm not sure if its parkers primary position, but im saying that he beats jones, so i wouldnt be surprised if parkers more of a sf that mo pete will get the sg job and parker will play sf. and bargs might come off the bench for 20ish mins along with jones...

the young guys still have to learn how to play a position different than college so they will probably get limited minutes, but graham will definitely not be sent down since sam and bc have both said they look for him to step up this year.

I hate he fact that I will miss 22 games on TV this season, thanks to not having RaptorsTV.

DAMN!!!!!

^^ You should get that shit!! You can watch all raptors games cause they show them in an hour if you missed it!! Plus they play a lot of West Coast games!! Plus you get Sportsnet East, Pacific and Ontario, so you get more Westcoast games!! It's worth your money.

What if I only have have Rogers full cable right now, and 2 TVs?

This could be one line up:

C: Rasho
PF: Bosh
PF: Bargs
SG: Mo
G: TJ

You don't always need one of eahc position.

Thats funny. I don't think Sam Mitchell could be that stupid, could he?

That team would allow 200 points a game.

Well, obviously they are not going to play the whole game.

Thats funny. I don't think Sam Mitchell could be that stupid, could he?

Sam Mitchell once played Jalen Rose at power foward. Enough said.

EA leaked the new jersey's in one of their preview videos for 07, kind of what was expected but still nice to see, not very clear though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls30cnCan_E


about 36 seconds in

EA leaked the new jersey's in one of their preview videos for 07, kind of what was expected but still nice to see, not very clear though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls30cnCan_E


about 36 seconds in

you see the new jersey on raptors.com from the signings and stuff