Raptors Discussion: v89| Those are some big rings | Raptors out to defend their championship
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This will sound weird, but I kind of saw a twinkle in Kyle Lowry’s eyes last night. “ I taught you grasshoppers well”.
...as far as the compete level goes.
...as far as the compete level goes.
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Who knows? Who thought that they would be 3-1 on this road trip missing all these guys? Clinched a winning road trip also, by the way, with the win last night. Anything is possible with this team right now. I can't count them out.
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Siakam, MIP to MIP.
Won't happen obviously, but seriously though; the guy went from a good bench player to arguably the best #2 in the league, to a top-10 player. Sure, he's not winning MVP this season with Giannis being even better than last year, but I don't see how anyone is even close to this type of improvement.... again.
Won't happen obviously, but seriously though; the guy went from a good bench player to arguably the best #2 in the league, to a top-10 player. Sure, he's not winning MVP this season with Giannis being even better than last year, but I don't see how anyone is even close to this type of improvement.... again.
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I always used to be so jealous and envious of teams that would get star players later in the draft. It's unreal now to think we got a legitimate superstar at 27. Not to mention, an undrafted gem like FVV and hopefully, TD. It's crazy how far this team has come. The Raptors are a model franchise and now they are the ones that other organizations are envious of and try to emulate.
Feels good, man.
Feels good, man.
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Whose's the most Gary Roberts type of player in the league they can go out and get?
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I was hoping we'd trade for Domi, but that ship has sailed. The closest right now imo would be Matthew Tkachuk - I'd ship Marner's ass for him in a split second, but Calgary would never do it.
Giuseppe Sallo
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the problem is look at the Leafs top 6, all skilled, no defensive attributes. They're soft. Mix that with Babs shoddy system and poor D -- well, they struggle.
look at Bruins... Toughness everywhere ex: (Marchand). Guys can play dirty, shoot and score all areas.
imo: Hyman is also crucial... He is an engine/ can forecheck.
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AJ
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Spot the difference? Raps have better two way players who can score and play d. Leafs don't... And their D core is average.
You know it's a wake up call when Ovechkin sees your glaring holes.
Max he’s eligible for, and I hope he gets it in Toronto.
Cut from the same cloth as Kyle Lowry with more talent. He’s a keeper.
Never excited to watch the opponents but really looking forward to Doncic-Porzingod. Mavs are a team I don’t see much of.
The Nemesis
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I like VanVleet, but let's not go nuts. He's not more talented than Lowry. He's not even necessarily better than Lowry was at the same age/career span. And peak Kyle was league-wide elite, top 3-5 PGs in the NBA good. VanVleet is a good starter and a strong team leader, but he's not at that level. And he lacks Lowry's playmaking and rebounding ability.
Sometimes I feel like people forget just how good peak Lowry was because those Raptors teams underperformed in the playoffs.
Yeah, I dont think FVV is more talented than prime Lowry. Prime Lowry was a 18-22 ppg 7 apg that shot 40 percent from 3 and was a hound defensively which he still is a pitbull on the defensive end.
I wasn’t saying FVV was better. I think he’s more skilled/talented and might have a higher ceiling.
The ‘cut from the same cloth’ was more towards the mental/physical toughness/motor from the undersized guard.
...and he’s an NBA champion.
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Eyedea
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Fred’s rise is outstanding but he’s not more skilled/talented than Lowry. Lowry’s pedigree is a 5 star recruit from HS that butted heads with coaches and management throughout his career until Masai gave him an intervention and put him on the HOF path.
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I think effective would be a better word. Talent doesn’t equal success. I wasn’t suggesting FVV was better but I think he’s got more in his bag, especially as a scorer.
Lowry knows how to play the game as good as anyone. I’m not trying to sell him short.
Side note - 17.1 ppg/7.6 ast/4.6 reb - 40 3pt%
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