
What A Dillemma...
The last few games for the Toronto Raptors have been a little troublesome. Turning the ball over, not getting the boards etc.
What could have possibly changed their gameplay?
The new GM? Nah.
The new gym? Hmmmm...
Just hours ago, the Raptors lost a heartbreaking game against the Chicago Bulls. They headed back to Toronto, got some sleep and went to the gym for an early morning practice. They would have to step up their game if they wanted to beat the Utah Jazz on thursday.
Lay-up lines, free throws, whistles blowing, plays running. That's the stuff the usually happens during practice.. right?
"It's 9:15, where's everyone at?" Bryan Colangelo began with fury.
"Heck if I know, but they should know being late for practice means 200 pushups and 100 suicides." Sam Mitchell explained.
"Wait a minute, the door was unlocked when I came."
"So?"
"That means there's someone here." Bryan points out.
"Of course! That explains the empty court." Sam says with sarcasm.
"Unless..."
Bryan Colangelo heads to the relaxation room. Sam Mitchell follows.
Colangelo opens the door, and inside are the Raptors Squad.
"How the hell did you guys get in here?" Bryan said in shock.
"We all came here earlier than usual to chill out." TJ replied.
"You know, play some NBA Live." Juan added.
"Relax in the hot tub." Chris also added.
"Have some snacks." Maceo said with his faced stuffed with potato chips.
"Get massaged by beautiful brazilian honeys." Joey said calmly while being massaged by a goregous woman.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa. I did not hire any "honeys" for this gym." said Bryan.
"Aha, don't worry B. I'll be thanking her later tonight.." Joey said in a seductive voice.
"Joey, what did I tell you about the "women" rule? Now all of you get to the gym and don't forget, you guys are late so that's 200 pushups and 100 suicides apiece." Sam ordered in a strict manner.
"Come on coach we're 5-2. We're doing great! And we got three days until our game. That's loads of time to practice." Kris replied.
"That's why you need to practice! Look at the last three games. Wins by one or more, and a loss last night after having a 16 point lead." Sam began pointing out.
"Permission to speak coach?" Jamario asked.
"Go ahead Jamario. And you don't have to ask."
"Alright, we did win our game against Milwaukee by a large amount. And that was after we had the gym right?" Jamario pointing this out.
"Yeah. We aight coach." the team adds.
Sam sighs. "Alright fine. I'll give you guys a break today. But tommorow, no exceptions."
Sam Mitchell goes to his office.
Bryan Colangelo goes to his.
The phone rings in Bryan's office.
"Hello? Bryan answers.
"Hi Mr. Colangelo, sorry about the game yesterday. How are you?" It was Maurizio Gheradini.
"Oh that's alright. I'm fine, it's just I'm having some problems. When will you be back? I want you meet my new assistant." Bryan replied.
"Oh, see that's what I was about to bring up. I won't be back for another few months at the earliest." Maurizio replied.
"WHAT?! YOU SAID YOU WOULD BE BACK TOMMOROW!" Bryan screams in frustration.
"Well sorry sir, I guess you will have to put a wider load on your back, and your assistant too maybe. Anyway goodbye." Maurizio hung up.
"Great, the team won't practice, Maurizio will be gone longer, my wife is too busy to please my needs, what else can go wrong?" Bryan thought to himself.
"Mr. Colangelo! Mr. Colangelo!" Ray Collins shouts and enters the room.
"What is it?" Bryan asked with caution.
"I just made a trade!" said Ray.
"WHAT! I TOLD YOU TO TELL ME FIRST! THIS BETTER BE GOOD, OR THAT RIGHT WILL BE OFFICIALLY REMOVED."
"Yes I know sir, and I'm sorry. But I had to jump at this oppurtunity. I'm very sure you'll be pleased."
Ray hands Bryan the paperwork that was sent to the league.
"Wow, that was a great move there." Bryan said surprisingly calm.
"I know, that's why I did the trade right away. There were other teams offering on this guy as well."
"Good job Ray. You're doing great! Does he know yet?" Bryan asked.
"Nope. I told their GM you would call him." said Ray.
"Alright. I guess I'll call him now." Bryan said with excitement.
Bryan dials the organization's number.
"Hello, hi I'm Bryan Colangelo. President and GM for the Toronto Raptors. Do you have the number for......"
TO BE CONTINUED...