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LO in Miami was superstar status. That trade to LA (while it did produce rings), wasn't good for his career
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Never in his nba career was LO a superstar
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lamar never had it in him to make the most of his skillset, luckily for us phil was able to bring out the best of him which helped us get two chips
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Of course, but that's not gonna happen at this point. No way they drop that low in the standings regardless of any move they make. Ujiri is kind of trapped, I'm sure he secretly wanted the team to tank, but they're playing really well and the fanbase is energized. If he decided to trade away Lowry and/or Derozan at the deadline it would look really bad, and it would soil his own reputation somewhat.
It's tough because the Raptors still need that perennial All-Star/franchise player to add to their core, but that won't happen without a high draft pick. The treadmill struggle is real
That being said, for branding/marketing purposes this has been a great year for the Raptors, I don't think capping it off with some playoff success would be a bad thing in the eyes of most fans.
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not literally, but he was playing at a very high level for them. 17, 10, 4, 1.1 steals, .9 blocks
his best career statline was that year in Miami....and he played the point forward to perfection
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DUDE......OH..... MY.....GAWD!!! WHAT A MELT DOWN!!!
You have to be trolling... I CAN NOT BELIVE WHAT I JUST READ....WOW...JUST WOW!!!!
LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Im done with you man. I cant believe you had anything to say about being a basketball fan...look at this post!!
He's mad because Lebron changed his little ol sport.....
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I honestly think he might be worse than OhMyGosher....I never thought I would say this!
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Anthony Davis is the future
can't believe he didn't make the asg reserves
can't believe he didn't make the asg reserves
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He started some games at the 1 as a rookie
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THIS. w's attendance have always been solid, even during the cohan era. the atmosphere has changed with the type of fans (more corportate and casual fans buying up the tickets)
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Ujiri is kind of trapped, I'm sure he secretly wanted the team to tank, but they're playing really well and the fanbase is energized. If he decided to trade away Lowry and/or Derozan at the deadline it would look really bad, and it would soil his own reputation somewhat.
It's tough because the Raptors still need that perennial All-Star/franchise player to add to their core, but that won't happen without a high draft pick. The treadmill struggle is real
That being said, for branding/marketing purposes this has been a great year for the Raptors, I don't think capping it off with some playoff success would be a bad thing in the eyes of most fans.
but see thats my point, masai waited too long, he should have seen this coming, he should have seen this teams destiny when he was hired, he should have cleaned house and started a real rebuild.
but in stead we are 3rd in a horrible eastern conference, playoif success means nothing in the eastern conference
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I guess i'm in the minority. I hate the fact that teams would rather dwell in the cellar than compete for a playoff spot. I understand the logic, but I would just rather have the best product I could possibly have on the floor.
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Was thinking about how the Cavs can turn **** around.....
Trade Dion + 2015 pick for Klay Thompson
Trade Tristan + fillers for Taj Gibson
Trade Dion + 2015 pick for Klay Thompson
Trade Tristan + fillers for Taj Gibson
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the best product possible for the raptors is having someone like wiggins on the team next year
if you have no chance at winning a championship you should not care about the playoffs
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Anthony Davis is the future
can't believe he didn't make the asg reserves
Wish he didn't get hurt.
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But who knows what you're going to get out of wiggins. He could be a bust. He could be a flat out stud. Like I said, I understand the notion and sentiment behind it, giving fans a renewed sense of belief of the team, but how many players come out of the Draft giving you a chance to go past the 2nd round? Like that hardly ever happens .
In my opinion, the best thing that teams like the Raptors can do is be the best they can be. Fans will be happy seeing their team in the playoffs rather than watching them tank for a prospect(s) that may or may not even pan out.
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GSW can get a better return for Klay than that
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how is winning 2 rings not good for his career?
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every raptors fan i know wants to tank for wiggins, no one cares about losing in the 1st/2nd round its meaningless. going to the playoffs is pointless this year and they get nothing for it, if they can get wiggins they have a chance of him growing into a franchise player and being in a better position than having to build around derosen.
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Wiggins plays the same position as Derozan and Ross though.
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75% of the reason Raptors fans want Wiggins is because he's from Canada. Even if he does turn out to be mediocre (wont be a bust), he'll still get a pass because once again he's from Canada.
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Raptors should trade for Anthony Bennet.
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even if he is mediocre, they will still have more talent/assets going forward if they get wiggins this year than if they lose in the 2nd round
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