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by **Jing** on Sat Oct 29, 2005 2:07 pm

oh yeah thats what it was? i was reading about it like 2 hours ago. nice. i will get it.

put it into sgsm i suppose?

by **BOSS** on Sat Oct 29, 2005 2:13 pm

jxuusa wrote:oh yeah thats what it was? i was reading about it like 2 hours ago. nice. i will get it.

put it into sgsm i suppose?

nope ... c:/program files/ea sports/nba live 06/ai/act

by **afgshady** on Sat Oct 29, 2005 2:14 pm

wut does it do?

by **Jing** on Sat Oct 29, 2005 2:15 pm

oh yeah word.
thx.

by **BOSS** on Sat Oct 29, 2005 2:48 pm

Friday, October 28, 2005

Bosh Ready to Lead Raptors Youth Movement

Bosh loves the role of team leader.

TORONTO (CP) - In a recent Raptors pre-season game, foul-prone forward Rafael Araujo sent yet another opponent to the free throw line, and Chris Bosh made his displeasure known.

Bosh leaned in and hollered in Araujo's ear, then glowered at his teammate from across the key.

Normally one to let his playing do the talking, he's made it pretty clear, there's a new Bosh in town.

The Raptors tip off another season of uncertainty Wednesday, when they host the Washington Wizards (Rogers Sportsnet, 7 p.m. ET). The Raptors, who finished 33-49 last season, are looking to erase three years of disappointment, but once again, GM Rob Babcock is preaching patience and long-term goals.

Much of the team's hopes are pinned on Bosh, who's only 21 and just two years into his NBA career. But about to embark on his first full season without star Vince Carter to hog the spotlight and take the heat, Bosh has stepped in as undisputed leader on the young rebuilding Raptors.

He's got the stern demeanour to prove it. When he barked at his teammates for not getting him the ball early in training camp, coach Sam Mitchell was thrilled.

``You're going to see that a lot more,'' Bosh said. ``The coach asked me to do that. If that's what they want, that's what I'll do.''

The team is going to need his leadership. The Raptors are fielding one of the least experienced teams in the league, and are nagged by some of the same old problems - poor defence, lousy rebounding, no proven centre _ prompting critics to pick them to finish well down in the standings.

ESPN pegged Toronto to finish dead last in the league, Sports Illustrated has them second last in the Eastern Conference.

``We're more focused on developing these players, doing things the right way, playing the game the way we want to play, establishing our philosophy and our culture here which is: play hard, play team ball, help each other on and off the court, do things the right way,'' Babcock said weeks later, when camp opened.

There are glimmers of promise. While the team floundered last season, Bosh continued to improve, averaging 16.8 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks a night and recording 32 double-doubles, including a stretch of nine in a row. After an off-season spent in the gym, Bosh is expected to be even better.

He'll lead a youth movement that includes rookies Charlie Villanueva, Joey Graham, and Spaniard Jose Calderon. All three have been a pleasant surprise.

Villanueva was the top rookie scorer in the pre-season with 16.9 points a game, and is playing with plenty to prove.

Critics questioned Villanueva's work ethic. His selection at No. 7 in the NBA draft prompted widespread criticism of Babcock, and left Villanueva stinging.

``I'm going to play with a chip on my shoulder,'' said Villanueva. ``I know what type of player I am, I wasn't surprised I was taken that high, I'm just going to go out there and play and let my game do the talking.''

Graham missed much of the pre-season with tendinitis in his knee, but the Raptors' No. 16 pick - acquired in the Carter trade - has earned a reputation as a tough defender and will contribute immediately at that end of the court.

Calderon, who played six seasons in Spain and was considered one of the top point guards in Europe, has already endeared himself to his teammates with his hustle and pass-first approach.

``I'm very excited about our young guys,'' said swingman Morris Peterson. ``Joey and Charlie, those guys come in and work hard every day. Jose too. Those three guys are going to be a very important piece for our success this year.''

Calderon will share point guard duties with Mike James and Alvin Williams, who's battling back from a knee injury that kept him out 19 months. James was acquired in a pre-season trade with the Houston Rockets for volatile Rafer Alston, a deal that's been heralded as the best move in Babcock's tenure in Toronto. The Raptors were able to dump Alston's huge contract - he had five years, and $22.6 million US remaining - and instantly boost the locker-room chemistry.

The trade came after a relatively quiet off-season, the only real blow coming when Donyell Marshall bolted for Cleveland when he became a free agent.

Ditching Alston also meant cool relief for Raptors coach Sam Mitchell, who constantly butted heads with the temperamental guard last season.

Mitchell, 42, heads into his second season as head coach, and says he's older and wiser than he was in his roller-coaster rookie year. Mitchell, who played 13 years in the NBA, says he's learned to communicate better with his players, and be more patient - and he'll need plenty of patience with such a young roster.

Mitchell is still tinkering with his playing rotation, but expect Bosh, James and Jalen Rose to start. Araujo or the equally inconsistent Loren Woods will open at centre, while Peterson or Graham will start at small forward.

The Raptors will need huge contributions from Rose and Peterson. Rose, an 11-year veteran who led the team last season with 18.5 points a game, will have to be patient on a team full of youngsters. Peterson will have to learn to play as well on the road as he plays at home. The five-year Raptors veteran scored 15.1 points at home last season, and just 10 a night on the road. The Raptors went 11-30 on the road.

Note = I didn't write this, I got it off torontoraptors.com. Like I stated earlier, I aint a good writer so don't go buckwild on me.

by **Its_asdf** on Sat Oct 29, 2005 11:05 pm

Most of you guys know I'm not the biggest fan of people just copying and pasting articles from websites, but at least you notified us that you copied it directly.

Try not to next time... I don't really find a point in just copying and pasting something. Like I said before, if I wanted to read an article that was exactly the same as the one you just copied, I would have rather gone to raptors.com to read it.

by **Jing** on Sat Oct 29, 2005 11:19 pm

lol. oh shit good writing. lol.
its alright if you copied from it. as long as u dont publish em. haha

by **Null17** on Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:19 am

Its_asdf wrote:Most of you guys know I'm not the biggest fan of people just copying and pasting articles from websites, but at least you notified us that you copied it directly.

Try not to next time... I don't really find a point in just copying and pasting something. Like I said before, if I wanted to read an article that was exactly the same as the one you just copied, I would have rather gone to raptors.com to read it.

I'm with asdf on this one. We're not here to read a mirror of some article. We're here to read material that you provide. Material that we can only find here. Without that, there's no point in doing a dynasty story

by **nbalive744** on Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:44 am

Great article, it's huge!! Good Job! (Y)

by **Its_asdf** on Sun Oct 30, 2005 2:21 am

nbalive744 wrote:Great article, it's huge!! Good Job!

You are a mindless fool.

by **BOSS** on Sun Oct 30, 2005 2:44 am

Its_asdf wrote:Most of you guys know I'm not the biggest fan of people just copying and pasting articles from websites, but at least you notified us that you copied it directly.

Try not to next time... I don't really find a point in just copying and pasting something. Like I said before, if I wanted to read an article that was exactly the same as the one you just copied, I would have rather gone to raptors.com to read it.

Ye I know you aint that's why I stated it. This is my only one I wanted to copy and paste so dont worry.

by **cocobee** on Sun Oct 30, 2005 3:46 am

Initial D wrote:
Its_asdf wrote:Most of you guys know I'm not the biggest fan of people just copying and pasting articles from websites, but at least you notified us that you copied it directly.

Try not to next time... I don't really find a point in just copying and pasting something. Like I said before, if I wanted to read an article that was exactly the same as the one you just copied, I would have rather gone to raptors.com to read it.

Ye I know you aint that's why I stated it. This is my only one I wanted to copy and paste so dont worry.

lesson learned...solid effort though.

by **kibaxx7** on Sun Oct 30, 2005 5:08 am

Initial D wrote:Note = I didn't write this, I got it off torontoraptors.com. Like I stated earlier, I aint a good writer so don't go buckwild on me.

I'm not the only one, great

Nice article :wink:

by **thaKEAF** on Sun Oct 30, 2005 10:16 am

Your pics are really good. (Y)

by **BOSS** on Sun Oct 30, 2005 10:20 am

I knew someone would complain about this so thats why I had to state it. This will be the only team I will be doing that like I said.

But sticking to topic, the season will be begin soon when NLSC Rosters are released by Andrew.

by **[C][B]#4** on Sun Oct 30, 2005 2:55 pm

hey dont worry about it..copying isn't the best thing in the world to do, but if u stated it, itz alright to do it once. Can't wait for ur dynasty to continue (Y)

by **hellboi** on Mon Oct 31, 2005 2:10 pm

how bout this....Initial D is the biggest queer Ive ever known and i dont even know him hahahaha......oh yea im not white fag....aint got nuthin better to do then talk shit on a website tho....oh yea your a bitch too, and I humped your mom last night....it stunk :twisted:

by **G-unot** on Mon Oct 31, 2005 2:18 pm

queeris dondis

by **Mikki** on Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:20 pm

G-unot wrote:queeris dondis

shutsis upsis

by **Jing** on Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:11 pm

why doesnt someone just ban him if he's causing so much trouble.

and anurak, looking foward to your next update!

by **Mark.** on Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:25 am

Nice updates Anurak, im agree with the others, im not that big a fan of copying and pasting, but you make up for ti with your wicked recaps, Im looking foward to the roster update so you can start.

PS, was wondering if you could sort me out with one fo the sigs that you have rather than my current one...

by **nbalive744** on Tue Nov 01, 2005 1:11 am

Good luck Sam, the roster update is almost here!

Off-Topic:

G-unot and hellboi have been banned, I think.

by **NBAGuerilla** on Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:22 am

Dammit i wish i had put my Dynasty up here from PS2.

I might next time, first time ive really used this place.

My Team at the minutes in my 3rd Year with the Raptors is ...

C - C. Bosh
PF - M. Williams (From ATL)
SF - J.Howard (From DAL)
SG - D.Wade (Signed From Free Agency)
PG - M.Bibby (Traded From Houston :shock:

for J.Terry.)

At the very start i traded M.Peterson and R.Araujo for J.Terry then aquired M.Bibby For J.Terry

Duno how Bibby ended up in Houston though lol.

Just won the Championship last year beating The Spurs 4 - 3

Next Time i do a Dynasty i'll put it up here.

Wish i had done this Time coz my Team Owns.

by **BOSS** on Wed Nov 02, 2005 7:44 am

Thanks for the comments once again everyone. Yes I am looking forward to the roster so I can begin this dynasty.

Good riddance to those fuckers.

NBAGuerilla, nice team but I wanna keep mine realestic.

by **The X** on Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:20 pm

good to see you're back to iLLuzionz (Y)

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