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I actually like it. Not too shabby.Originally Posted by radeonboy
OT: How do you like the new raptors.com?
I think it looks cheesy
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Oct 17th, 2005 10:14 AM #31
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Oct 17th, 2005 10:40 AM #32none has been posted... Originally Posted by babysham
if the raptors audio link doesn't work for the new jersey game, im gonna be so pissed....
every game's audio works EXCEPT the raptors........what they can't friggin stream AUDIO from canada to the US anymore?????
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Oct 17th, 2005 10:56 AM #33
we lost to the two-time Euroleague Champions..
they are no pushover team
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Oct 17th, 2005 12:37 PM #34Also announced today, David Stern is swapping the Toronto Raptors for Tel Aviv of the Euroleague. In a move much like European soccer the Raptors have been demoted to a lower division of basketball while Tel Aviv has won the right to move up the the NBA... Originally Posted by rdtx2002
we lost to the two-time Euroleague Champions..
they are no pushover team
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Oct 17th, 2005 01:15 PM #35
wow... this team is gonna be the post chicago bulls after the championships... sad... wait... PATHETIC!
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Oct 18th, 2005 10:29 AM #36Help wantedRaptors GM admits he may need a centre
By STEVE BUFFERY, TORONTO SUN
Rob Babcock insists he has not given up on sophomore centre Rafael Araujo, but the Raptors general manager admitted yesterday his team may need to go out and get some help at that position.
"We're scouting the exhibition season very thoroughly. All our (scouts) are out there," Babcock said. "One of those reasons we have that last spot (on the 15-man roster) filed with non-guaranteed contracts is to have flexibility, to be able to make adjustments. Some team may let go somebody who is better than what we have."
Clearly, the Raptors, 0-3 in pre-season play, need the most help at centre. Araujo has struggled throughout the pre-season, as has veteran Loren Woods. But even with room to manoeuvre on the roster, it's a tough position to fill.
"If you have quality centres on your team, you're not going to give them up," Babcock said. "There are not a lot of big guys sitting out there, free agents that we can just go sign. And making a trade for a big guy is not an easy thing to do. Teams aren't willing to give up starting centres."
When he drafted Araujo eighth overall in 2004, Babcock was hoping the 6-foot-10 Brazilian would answer the club's need for a quality centre.
Unfortunately for Toronto, Araujo has not fit the bill and, has, in fact, looked lost on the court at times. By the end of the 2004-05 season, Raptors fans were booing Araujo every time he touched the ball, and that, Babcock said, likely has played with his confidence.
"I think it would be in the back of anybody's mind. It's human nature," the GM said. "He has to figure out how to get over that and we're working on that. Would we like him to be farther along? Absolutely. He hasn't developed to the point where we thought he would at this point. But we haven't given up on him."
For his part, Araujo lost 20 pounds from his 290-pound frame over the summer in an effort to become quicker, rebound better and stay stronger late in games. Still, with the season just over two weeks away, neither Araujo nor Woods appears to be ready to lead the charge at centre, although the Brazilian believes he is getting there.
"It's hard to play centre in this league. It's not like I'm Shaq," Araujo said following practice yesterday. "Any big guy has high expectations. It's a hard position to play."
There is speculation that Araujo, who picked up two rebounds and one point in just over three minutes against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Sunday, may be the first Raptor shipped down to Arkansas of the NBA Development League.
"That never crossed my mind," Araujo said. "I think I can do a lot of things for the team (here)."
Man this guy (aroooojo) has been a bust since day 1. He is not NBA ready, and quite frankly, I don't think he ever will be. Off with his head! J/K. He should go down to the NBDL though, I think it will do him some good. Reply With Quote
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Oct 18th, 2005 10:52 AM #37I am a Hoffa backer.. but.. maybe time the 'minors' will help him gain confidence Originally Posted by babysham
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Oct 18th, 2005 10:57 AM #38babcock was impressed by the way he bodied college players most and figured it would translate into success up here. Hoffa's college numbers were very good. Originally Posted by babysham
Once he came up to the L, expectations were very high for this lottery pick and he is simply too slow to compete with these guys who are just as strong but much quicker than him.
NBDL should help him boost his confidence and game. Don't think he will ever live up to 8th overall expectations, at most he'll be an poor poor man's Erick Dampier._______________
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Oct 18th, 2005 11:27 AM #39
Im not trying to be racist here, but everytime the raptors drafted a white guy, they seem to always bust, and they STILL suck currently with other teams. While all the black draftees find success either with he Raps or some other team. Look at the draft history!!
95 - Stoudamire
96 - Camby
97 - TMac
98 - VC
99 - Bender, Radojevic (white guy)
00 - MoPete
01 - Bradley (white guy)
02 - Kareen Rush
03 - Bosh
04 - Araujo (white guy)
05 - Villuneave, Graham
Radojevic, Bradley are currently both garbage time players, while Araujo has been a foul machine.
Raps should keep picking black guys with their first picks. Or maybe pick a *****!!! Reply With Quote
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Oct 18th, 2005 11:35 AM #40Sun Ming Ming from Harbin, China? Originally Posted by mingming
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Oct 18th, 2005 12:23 PM #41
how do you suppose the raptors will fare in the 06 draft? i'm thinking top 10 once again... maybe top 5-7 perhaps
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Oct 18th, 2005 12:27 PM #42
my prediction 3 or higher
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Oct 18th, 2005 12:48 PM #43Hopefully. If we're going to suck, might as well suck bad! Originally Posted by futureshop.ca_is_the_best
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Oct 18th, 2005 12:55 PM #44Ya!! Sign him!!! And bring back Mengke!!! Originally Posted by rdtx2002
Sun Ming Ming from Harbin, China?
I was at the Yao game 2 yrs ago, so sad when KO wouldnt play Mengke... one of the signs a fan made said "Hey KO, Can Bateer Play???" Reply With Quote
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Oct 18th, 2005 01:51 PM #45Newbie
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I just everyone who hates Vince to know that he will post 25+ ppg this year and probably win Comeback player of the year. Is it possible to be a 'comeback player of the year' when you have never averaged under 22 ppg ? hahaha..
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